The initial positive preview of Starfield has sparked a wave of incredible optimism among fans eagerly anticipating Bethesda’s open-world RPG. As Starfield’s launch approaches, the hype surrounding the game has reached soaring heights. With every detail revealed so far, it appears to be Bethesda’s most ambitious and colossal creation yet—a sci-fi fantasy of grand proportions that allows players to embrace any role they desire.
Experiencing such extreme levels of anticipation can potentially result in severe disappointment and backlash, as we’ve witnessed with games like No Man’s Sky and Cyberpunk 2077. Though these titles eventually redeemed themselves through continuous updates, transforming into remarkable experiences, the gaming community hopes to avoid witnessing a similar launch misstep for Starfield.
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Will Starfield Be Buggy Like Other Bethesda Games
As a Bethesda game, some fans are mentally prepared for encountering a few bugs, although the studio claims that the significant delay has allowed them to address most of the typical issues. Yet, along with this expectation, there’s also the challenge of early review bombing from individuals who haven’t even played the game, contributing to a sense of uncertainty as the release date approaches.
The silver lining is that the sole early hands-on preview available for Starfield is remarkably positive, easing the minds of fans. IGN had the opportunity to experience the game in June, and the overall consensus from their one-hour session is that it’s genuinely impressive and highly enjoyable.
Although an hour of gameplay is not sufficient to form a final judgment on a game as expansive as Starfield, fans are finding hope in IGN’s positive review, considering it a promising indicator of the game’s potential quality. This might not be great news for PlayStation users as the highly anticipated game will be exclusive to Xbox consoles.
Starfield Could Expand Xbox’s Userbase
Starfield presents a pivotal moment for Xbox to showcase its ability to match PlayStation’s exclusive titles. The game’s success is of utmost importance for the company, given the significant investment made in acquiring Bethesda to make this project a reality. Meeting the enormous hype surrounding Starfield is crucial for Xbox’s future triumphs in the gaming industry.
It’s not surprising to learn that Xbox played a significant role in the development of Starfield, going so far as to encourage Bethesda to delay its release by a year to ensure its completion. This decision received widespread acclaim from fans. The Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, shared this valuable information during a recent appearance on the Giant Bomb podcast, where he also discussed the game’s acquisition.
According to Spencer, after finalizing the acquisition, Starfield had an earlier release date initially. However, understanding the significance of delivering a polished product, they engaged in discussions with the Starfield team to make the necessary adjustments to the schedule.
Starfield is set to make its highly-anticipated debut on September 6, exclusively available for the Xbox Series X/S and PC platforms.
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Source: Gaming Bible
