Starfield gamer's late-night session saves family from apartment fire

In a remarkable turn of events, a Reddit user, u/tidyckilla, is crediting Bethesda's eagerly awaited game, Starfield, with saving his and his family's lives during a terrifying apartment fire in the early hours of August 31st.

The Reddit post, titled "Starfield saved me and my family's life," includes a shocking image of an apartment complex consumed by flames. Initially seeming hyperbolic, the story soon reveals its truth.

Tidyckilla, a long-time Starfield enthusiast, was engrossed in the game when disaster struck. At 2:26 AM, an explosion rocked his downstairs neighbor's apartment. Quickly responding, he evacuated his wife and cat, narrowly escaping with minor burns. Tidyckilla attributes his wakefulness to his gaming session, which may have otherwise led to a tragic outcome due to smoke inhalation.

The situation was dire; an explosion likely caused by oxygen tanks in the neighbor's apartment fueled the fire's rapid spread. Smoke detectors failed to alert them in time, and the family had to blindly navigate through a wall of fire.

While surreal, this incident underscores how video games can unexpectedly impact lives. Tidyckilla and his family are now in a hotel, where he humorously reassures everyone that he still has his Xbox and continues playing Starfield. This extraordinary story highlights how, in this case, Starfield became a life-saving family game.