Starfield’s release date finally revealed
Starfield, Bethesda’s next open-world RPG, finally has a release date.
The wait is over, like Star field developers from Bethesda Studios finally announced the release date in a Twitter message (opens in new tab). Despite delays in 2022we can now get started with this sci-fi RPG on September 6, 2023.
There is now one too official launch date announcement video featuring a minute-long teaser for the game and a message from Bethesda director Todd Howard. The short trailer also includes information about a special Starfield Direct event on June 11, 2023 that will take us “into the studio and [us] a deep dive into the game.” Howard continued, “the game has many of the features you’ve come to expect from us, but it’s also a very unique experience.”
Like many observers, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect Star field when it was first announced in 2018. However, its emphasis on space exploration, along with the tasteful NASA punk aesthetic, has been more than enough to pique my interest in the times since. Moreover, it seems Star field will be full of cosmic mysteries and weirdness. The announcement video gave me major 2001: A space odyssey vibes, and I’m here for it.
To the stars
Between The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, Forgetfulness, And Fallout 3, Bethesda’s open-world RPGs have had a hugely positive impact on my gaming life. From the snowy streets of Whiterun to the ramshackle structures of Megaton, the places and people of Bethesda’s worlds hold a special place in my heart. although Fallout 4 was successful in many ways, I know I wasn’t the only one who found the experience slightly underwhelming. The clutch of the RPG mechanics and the reduced dialogue options left me feeling unfulfilled.
Trailers have been combed for Star field, it seems likely that Bethesda has learned from its missteps. The character customization alone looks like a welcome return to form, with room for perks and other forms of meaningful customization.
The premise is also refreshingly new. Star field takes place 20 years after an interstellar war between the United Colonies and the Freestar Collective. This kind of uneasy peace makes for a great backdrop when it comes to creating meaningful narrative tension: just look old-school World of Warcraft or The witcher 3. The player is now a member of Constellation, an organization of space explorers.
Bethesda games have always been about exploration, and it’s heartwarming to see Star field embrace this theme and get to work with it. That said, it seems likely Skyrim’s Civil War fans will also have their fair share of riveting political thrills from Starfield factions.
All in all, there’s a lot to look forward to. September can’t come soon enough.