Starfield, the highly anticipated space RPG from Bethesda Game Studios, is finally available on PC and Xbox Series consoles, offering players a vast and immersive space adventure with numerous activities and the potential to become a Game of the Year contender in 2023.
Bethesda's use of their proprietary Creation Engine for Starfield has sparked a discussion among players and game developers about whether the game would benefit from using newer technology like Epic's Unreal Engine, with developers arguing that the Creation Engine is tailored for open-world RPGs and has years of tech and tools built specifically for that genre.
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.
Starfield, the biggest Xbox game of the year, is now available on Game Pass, and players are faced with the task of making important choices during character creation, including selecting a background and traits that will impact their gameplay style.
Microsoft CEO of Gaming, Phil Spencer, states that there is "huge demand" for the new Starfield video game, which is expected to be accessible to hundreds of millions of players across various devices.
Starfield players on Xbox can access console commands by downloading the game on PC via the Xbox App and transferring their save files, allowing them to use cheats and workarounds.
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, the new game from Bethesda, features an infinite credit glitch and a handy spacesuit glitch for players to exploit.
Bethesda's latest RPG, Starfield, achieves a record-breaking launch with over 6 million players, surpassing previous Bethesda games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls.
Microsoft is relying on the success of its exclusive game Starfield to boost Xbox sales and compete against Sony, but experts say its exclusivity is unlikely to draw regulatory scrutiny.
Bethesda's Starfield director, Todd Howard, explained in an interview that the decision to exclude ground vehicles from the game was intentional in order to maintain a specific gameplay experience and to allow developers to design the game accordingly, while also noting that the game provides players with a ship and a jetpack as alternative vehicles.
Sony writer, Alanah Pearce, faces backlash for covering Starfield on her personal platforms, but she argues that the "console war" doesn't exist in the game development industry.
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.
Bethesda's upcoming game Starfield is set to receive official mod support, including the highly anticipated Creation Kit 2, in 2024, allowing modders to easily add new weapons, customizations, and more into the game.
Players of Bethesda's recently released space RPG Starfield have been customizing their ships, with one player creating an impressive Arwing recreation from the Star Fox series, which has gained attention from the official Starfield social media account.
The popularity of Bethesda's Starfield has led to a surge in No Man's Sky's success, with the game experiencing its "biggest month" ever after being available for seven years across multiple platforms.
Bethesda has released bug fixes for Starfield and has announced future updates that include features such as DLSS support, HDR calibration menu, FOV slider, and cross-platform mod support.
The writer expresses their disagreement with the implementation of New Game Plus in Starfield, as it forces players to lose all their progress and restart from scratch, which goes against the typical playstyle of Bethesda games.
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.
