Bethesda’s highly anticipated game Starfield has been making waves in the gaming community, and Xbox’s Phil Spencer recently shed some light on its future. In a Japanese language interview, Spencer discussed various topics, including Starfield’s plans for updates and content.
“We believe that it is essential to continue updating Starfield’s content in order to maintain engagement with the game over the long term and encourage continued subscriptions. That’s exactly what Todd Howard and his team are doing right now,” Spencer stated.
This statement has piqued the curiosity of fans, as it suggests that Starfield’s future may include additional elements beyond what has already been announced. Bethesda has confirmed that an expansion called Shattered Space is in the pipeline, set to be released around six months after the game’s launch in early 2024. Additionally, Bethesda’s Creator mod tools are expected to be available by then.
One concern with launching Starfield on Xbox Game Pass is that players could subscribe for the game, play it to their satisfaction, and then cancel their subscription. To combat this, Bethesda needs to provide players with compelling reasons to continue playing the game.
Drawing comparisons to Fallout 76, which has evolved and built a dedicated community through regular updates, the author speculates that Starfield could follow a similar path. This could involve smaller updates, new missions, surprise events, and even the addition of features like land vehicles or expanded customization options. These updates could serve as a way to maintain player engagement and retain Game Pass subscriptions, even before the expansion releases.
It should be noted that none of these possibilities have been officially confirmed by Bethesda. However, the idea of regularly updating Starfield with new content aligns with the lessons learned from Fallout 76 and could provide a solid foundation for the game’s longevity.
Starfield, often compared to another space exploration game, No Man’s Sky, has the potential to carve its own path and create a dedicated player base. With the release of Starfield still ahead, fans eagerly await further updates and announcements from Bethesda.
As development progresses, it will be interesting to see how Bethesda plans to keep players engaged and excited about Starfield. Whether it’s through regular updates, new content, or other innovative strategies, it’s clear that the studio is committed to delivering an immersive and engaging experience for players.
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Starfield holds tremendous potential as a groundbreaking game in the space exploration genre, and fans are eagerly counting down the days until its highly anticipated release.