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Starfield

Bethesda Game Studios presents Starfield - the first original IP from the studio in twenty-five-plus years. Set in the year 2310, the United Colonies and Freestar Collective are observing a shaky truce after a war set 20 years prior. The player will customize their character as a member of a space exploration team called Constellation while navigating The Settled Systems and the conflicts between the warring factions. According to Bethesda, players can explore over 100 systems and 1000 planets to find resources and build their ships, living out their own sci-fi journeys.

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Starfield
Top Critic Avg: 85/100 Critics Rec: 83%
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

ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Strong Language, Violence
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Starfield Won't Correct Itself Like Cyberpunk 2077, But It Could If It Fixes The Worst Part Of The Game For Me

Cyberpunk 2077 rose from the ashes, and there's a slight glimmer of hope that Starfield can do the same, but Bethesda will need to adjust.

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An astronaut approaching a glowing light in Starfield.
Starfield Adds "One Of Your Highly Requested Features" In New November Update

After a lengthy wait, Starfield developer Bethesda has added a feature allowing mods to be achievement-friendly for the first time since launch.

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Characters from Starfield with the universe behind them.
Starfield Mod Fixes The Biggest Problem In The Game, But Also Highlights A Huge Issue For Me

This mod fixes one of the biggest critisms of Starfield, but also shows me where Bethesda games are lacking, and has me scared for Elder Scrolls.

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Slick Starfield Mod Gives Players The Cyberpunk Car Of Their Dreams

Starfield players looking to cruise around planets in style will want to this slick mod that transforms the REV-8 into a slick hovercar.

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Starfield: Shattered Space Adding More POIs Was Nice, But New Locations Aren’t Enough To Fix The Game’s Biggest Problem With Repetition

Starfield: Shattered Space attempted to fix the base game’s problem with repetition by adding new POIs. It didn’t work, and now a new fix is required.

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17 Best Armor Sets In Starfield

The best armor sets in Starfield feature unique stats, sentimental value, and environmental resistance, which is viable for all kinds of gameplay.

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Forget Shattered Space, It Sounds Like Starfield 2 Will Have To Resolve Starfield's Biggest Problems

Although Shattered Space was a step in the right direction, it failed to address Starfield's biggest problems; something its sequel will have to do.

A Starfield player pointing off camera with two characters standing in the background.
Must-Play Starfield Mod For Criminals Makes Piracy "Much More Viable As A Career" With Improved Bounty System

Starfield players who enjoy a life of crime will want to check out this immersive mod that makes the bounty system significantly better.

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Shattered Space's Big Mistakes Could Signal The End For Starfield

Starfield: Shattered Space’s mixed reviews and the lack of meaningful post-launch is leaving the game’s future a little unclear.

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10 Best Sci-Fi RPGs To Play If You Were Disappointed In Starfield: Shattered Space

Starfield: Shattered Space didn’t live up to many’s expectations, but there is no shortage of other science fiction RPGs to fill the void.

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A Starfield player standing on top of a hill, looking down at an outpost that also includes a purple ship.
Starfield Player Shows Off The Most Impressive Resource Outpost You've Ever Seen

A dedicated Starfield player shows off their massive resource-gathering outpost and the community can't believe the automated efficiency.

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Coming Back To Starfield For Shattered Space Made Me Realize One Thing That The Game Desperately Needs

Starfield didn't really add much in of QoL improvements in Shattered Space, but could really gain a lot by adding one feature.

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Captain Petrov in Starfield
Immersive Starfield Mod Turns NPCs Into Actual Characters With Unique Lives

Starfield players who want a little more realism in their NPCs need to check out this immersive mod that gives important characters actual schedules.

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All Companions In Starfield & Shattered Space, Ranked Worst To Best

Starfield has 29 different companions to choose from, and some are certainly better than others. Here's the full list, ranked.

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Sam Coe angry and shocked Andreja from Starfield.
Starfield: Shattered Space Dev Response Proves They'll Never Fix The Worst Part Of The Game For Me

Starfield: Shattered Space's underwhelming performance sparked conversation in the community and might point to a bigger issue.

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Starfield character with a space battle in the background.
15 Must-Play Starfield Quests You Don’t Want To Miss

Starfield boasts so much content that some things are bound to fly under your radar. However, these are quests you should make a point of playing.

Characters from Starfield with shattered space imagery behind them.
Has Shattered Space Achieved Starfield's Full Potential?

Despite Bethesda's best effort, Starfield's Shattered Space was met with a barrage of criticism, but it may be a turning point for the sci-fi RPG.

Characters from Starfield holding their thumbs up in front of an Xbox Logo and a background of space
15 Essential Starfield Xbox Mods Your Next Playthrough Shouldn't Be Without

Mods have come to Starfield on Xbox. Many of them are free and even just a handful of them will improve the experience of the game massively.

Sarah Morgan from Starfield with the Bethesda logo behind her on top of Starfield gameplay.
Starfield: Shattered Space's Negative Reviews Should Be The Last Straw For Bethesda

The mixed reception to Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC should be a wake-up call to Bethesda, which has been resting on its laurels for far too long.

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Andreja from Starfield Shattered Space with purple environments behind her.
With Shattered Space's Player Count, Is Starfield's Next DLC In Trouble?

Despite the release of its Shattered Space DLC, Starfield's player count is still low - which could mean bad things for its future DLC.

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