Starfield, the new spacefaring RPG from Bethesda, features five major factions that players can join, each offering unique rewards, storylines, and missions.
Modders have created an upscaling mod for Starfield that allows players to swap out AMD's FSR2 tech for Nvidia DLSS or Intel XESS, filling the absence of DLSS support in the game's official release.
Starfield, the highly anticipated game from Bethesda, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can play it on Xbox One through Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Bethesda Game Studios' next big focus will be on Starfield, a gigantic game that offers hundreds of hours of role-playing adventure and will be supported by Bethesda for years to come, while The Elder Scrolls 6 is likely to take several more years to develop.
Bethesda development chief Todd Howard has highlighted the advantages of Starfield being exclusive to Xbox, emphasizing the ability to focus on one console and deliver a better product, similar to the brand association Nintendo enjoys with its first-party games.
Starfield development chief Todd Howard responded to why Bethesda hadn't optimized Starfield for PC, stating that the game is running great and is a next-gen PC game, suggesting that players may need to upgrade their PCs to fully enjoy the game.
Starfield, a highly anticipated game, is not available on PlayStation 5, but some fans have created mods to make it resemble the PS5 experience, although it is unlikely that the game will ever officially release on the console.
Starfield on PC has issues including poor Nvidia and Intel GPU support, lack of basic options like field of view control, and the need for modders to fix basic features such as DLSS support and HDR functionality.
Bethesda's upcoming Shattered Space DLC for Starfield aims to address the dragging parts of the base game's story and potentially introduce emotional and impactful storylines, testing player bonds and potentially removing the protective nature of important locations like New Atlantis, according to speculation.
The global COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant slowdown in the production of Starfield, resulting in the game's release being delayed to September 2023, according to game director Todd Howard.
Starfield can be made more immersive by disabling floating markers, removing the crosshair, shutting off the music, turning off film grain intensity, and disabling dialogue subtitles, while mods can further enhance the game.
Starfield is now available to play on GeForce Now, offering users the opportunity to play the highly anticipated game at up to 4K and 120 fps.
Starfield, the latest sci-fi RPG from Bethesda, has excited Xbox fans with its immersive galactic gameplay, and it has also surprised fans by including the planet Reach from the popular Halo series.
Starfield has achieved over 10 million players since its release on September 1, making it Bethesda's biggest launch ever and the fastest-selling new IP in Europe this year.
Bethesda has released an update for Starfield on Xbox Series X|S and PC, addressing performance and stability issues, as well as gameplay bugs.
A new mod for Starfield on PC allows players to increase their ship's speed in space, enabling faster travel between nearby planets and enhancing the immersive experience of the game.
Despite its successful launch and high player count, Starfield has received lower scores from Steam players compared to previous Bethesda games, with complaints about stiff NPC facial animations, limited romanceable companions, repetitive content, and other gameplay issues. The studio has a history of releasing updates and DLC, so the game's score may improve over time.
Bethesda boss Todd Howard says that Starfield was intentionally made to be played for a long time based on the lessons they learned from previous games like Skyrim and Fallout.
Starfield, the highly anticipated space RPG by Bethesda, has received positive reviews but also faced criticism for its shallow narratives and repetitive environments, leaving some uncertain about its future success and whether it can match the enduring popularity of Skyrim and Fallout. However, with its vast scale, growing modding community, and planned updates and story expansions, Starfield's journey has only just begun.
Bethesda has released a new update for Starfield, version 1.7.36, which allows players to adjust their field of view (FOV) and includes various performance and stability improvements.
Bethesda's latest patch for Starfield introduces FOV sliders, performance improvements, and a quest fix, but PC players are still waiting for DLSS support and other features promised by the studio.
