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Many Starfield Players Take Slow, Exploration-Focused Approach Despite Space Setting

  • Despite being a space exploration game, 25% of Xbox Starfield players have yet to earn the achievement for launching into space for the first time.

  • The opening planet Vectera has lots of content, so some players may be opting to fully explore it before leaving.

  • Over half of Xbox players haven't joined Constellation yet, suggesting many are taking the exploration aspect slowly.

  • Only 46% of Xbox players have reached level 5, indicating a decent number of players are progressing through the game at a leisurely pace.

  • The statistics suggest Starfield offers freedom to play at your own pace, whether aggressively following the story or leisurely exploring.

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