Starfield

Developed by Bethesda Game Studios, Starfield is a sci-fi action role playing game where players interact with multiple factions, engage in combat, customize their main character and ship, as well as explore a universe that features over 100 systems and 1,000 planets.

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Released
September 6, 2023
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Bethesda
Publisher(s)
Bethesda
Engine
proprietary engine
Cross-Platform Play
no multiplayer

Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.
The year is 2330. Humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. From humble beginnings as a space miner, you will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of the Settled Systems in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.

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Bethesda Spoke to Elon Musk and SpaceX in Preparation for Starfield

To prepare for the development of the upcoming sci-fi RPG Starfield, the Bethesda team sought out the counsel of Elon Musk and his SpaceX company.

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Starfield Needs Its Own Companion Like Skyrim's Lydia

While Starfield is likely going to improve on the companion system, there are some notable figures from Bethesda's past that should influence it.

Image from Starfield showing a city in the distance, brightly lit by a star.
Starfield Composer Announces US Concert With Symphony

Inon Zur, the composer behind the music of Starfield, is set to perform a one-off concert in the US, in which he will be premiering the game's suite.

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Head of Xbox Phil Spencer Talks About the Choice to Delay Starfield

In an interview, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer clarifies why the decision to delay Bethesda's Starfield and Redfall to 2023 was important.

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What Bethesda Game Studios is Working on Now Under Microsoft's Umbrella

Bethesda has a lot on its plate at the moment, beginning with Starfield, though it may be a while before gamers see it all come to fruition.

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How Starfield is Utilizing the Kardashev Scale

Starfield features space-faring humans who have managed to craft advanced societies that earn certain ranks on the famous Kardashev Scale.

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Starfield Is 'Courageous' in Addressing Philosophical Questions, Says Composer

The composer for Starfield discusses how Bethesda is being "brave" in tackling some of the philosophical themes fans may experience.

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Xbox Boss Says Starfield is More Than Just 'Skyrim in Space'

Starfield will offer something much more than just being like Skyrim or Fallout in space, despite what people have been thinking.

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Microsoft Says Starfield Will Release After Redfall

Starfield, one of the most hyped releases of this generation, will apparently release after Arkane Studios' co-op horror shooter Redfall.