Does Religion Matter In Starfield?

Very early in Starfield, at the character creation screen, players are introduced to three major, fictional religions present in the Settled Systems. There is a trait associated with each, but the small amount of information provided doesn’t necessarily give any insight on what each religion is, how they might affect a playthrough on a large scale, nor their general standing among the denizens of the Settled Systems. The presence of Starfield‘s three religions in the character creation menu also brings into question the existence of contemporary religions players may have faith in, and whether those worldviews can be brought into the game’s version of the year 2330.