Starfield (Xbox Series X|S) News Articles
Wednesday14th Jun 2023
News id Software Apparently Helped Starfield's Team With Graphics
Todd Howard reveals
Starfield is set to be a huge experience, so it's no surprise Bethesda called on some support from other teams throughout the course of development. With this in mind, game director Todd Howard has now specified how exactly the DOOM creators at id Software have helped out on the expansive space RPG. Speaking to IGN, Howard...
Tuesday13th Jun 2023
News Xbox's New Starfield Controller Includes A Special Dynamic Background For Series X|S
Here's a first look
The new Starfield Xbox Wireless Controller appears to be proving popular so far, but for those who need another incentive, a special Dynamic Background for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is (seemingly) exclusive to the controller. You can take a look at the background below, courtesy of The Verge's Tom Warren: To be totally...
News God Of War: Ragnarök Dev Chimes In On Starfield's 30FPS Xbox Limit
"It's not a sign of an unfinished game"
There's been a lot of talk about Bethesda's decision to make Starfield a 30FPS experience on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when it launches this September, as you might expect, that's included a fair bit of backlash. Interestingly, a Senior Staff Environment Artist who worked on God Of War: Ragnarök chimed...
News Xbox Says Big Budget Games With 2-3 Years Development Cycles Are Over
Expect "four and five and six years” now
The next generation of Xbox has already seen the release of many stunning and expansive games, but the trade-off, as noted by many fans, seems to be longer development times. Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty recently addressed this during a chat with Axios - explaining how the industry and fans are "a...
Monday12th Jun 2023
News Xbox Exec: If Starfield Released Today It'd Have The Fewest Bugs Of Any Bethesda Launch
"We have an awful lot of people internally playing it"
Starfield suffered a major delay last year, when Xbox and Bethesda opted to shift the game from its previous late 2022 release date to sometime in 2023. Of course, we now know that the new launch date is September 6th, and it sounds like everyone at Xbox has been all-in on making sure it's ready...
News Starfield At 30FPS Is A Creative Decision, Says Xbox's Phil Spencer
"I don't want to force specs on every game..."
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking more about Bethesda's decision to make Starfield a 30FPS game on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, reiterating that it's a "creative choice" from the team to go that way. In an interview with Giant Bomb, Spencer had the following to say: "At some point, not to...
News Starfield's Xbox File Size Is 125GB, According To Microsoft Store Page
And you can pre-install now!
We've already found out a lot more about Starfield thanks to the special 'Direct' presentation - and Todd Howard followed this up by officially revealing the frame rates and resolutions of the upcoming space RPG on Xbox. Now, it seems the file size has been revealed. While we can't break down what each system will...
News Starfield Will Run At 4K / 30FPS On Xbox Series X, 1440p / 30FPS On Series S
Bethesda confirms
Bethesda has confirmed the performance targets for Starfield on Xbox consoles. In an interview with IGN, Todd Howard shared that the game is targeting 4K / 30FPS on Xbox Series X, and 1440p / 30FPS on Xbox Series S. Howard explained that the team doesn't want to "sacrifice any" of the game's "huge, open world" fidelity when it...
Sunday11th Jun 2023
News Special Xbox Game Pass 'Upgrade' Bundles Confirmed For Starfield & Forza Motorsport
Play both early
If you're an Xbox Game Pass member and you're looking forward to playing Starfield and/or Forza Motorsport later this year, you'll definitely want to know about a couple of Game Pass exclusive bundles you can buy right now! Firstly, we've got the Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade which is £31.49 / $31.49 and includes all the...
News Starfield 'Premium' & 'Constellation' Editions Offer 5 Days Early Access
There's also an upgrade for Game Pass players!
In and amongst all of the Starfield madness today, the teams at Xbox and Bethesda opened up the game's pre-orders and have revealed some extra editions of the upcoming RPG. Oh, and some of those editions grant players with five days of early access! Yep, you'll be able to go hands on with Starfield a...
News Starfield Xbox Controller, Headset & Watch Officially Announced
Pre-orders are now live
After a number of leaks, Bethesda has finally revealed the Starfield accessory line - confirming there's a themed Xbox Series X|S controller and headset on the way, along with a watch. Now that Bethesda is part of Xbox, it's been able to collaborate with the "amazing hardware team" - to create a custom limited-edition...
News Bethesda's Huge Starfield Direct Gameplay Blowout Was Everything We Wanted
Ship combat, city exploration, gunplay, it's all here!
Since last summer, things have been extremely quiet on Bethesda's huge upcoming sci-fi RPG - and after today's Starfield Direct livestream we know why! The team at Bethesda Game Studios has just showcased an absolutely massive look at its first new IP in over two decades, with everything from...
News Yes, Starfield Really Will Feature 'Over 1,000 Worlds'
Todd Howard reconfirms
To kick off the Starfield Direct today, Todd Howard reconfirmed there would be over 1,000 worlds for players to explore. He further noted how it "wasn't until now" that Bethesda has had the technology to be able do this - allowing landscape, people, and creatures to fill the entire universe. "This time it's not just one...
Tuesday6th Jun 2023
News Starfield Limited Edition Xbox Controller & Headset Appear In Stores
It's safe to say they're coming soon
While Xbox has managed to keep any software reveals from its upcoming showcase under wraps (so far), the same can't be said for hardware. We've seen rumours and leaks of a pair of new Starfield peripherals for weeks now, and folks are beginning to see the new devices out in the wild. Here's an in-store spot of...
Thursday1st Jun 2023
News Starfield Special Edition Controller Box Leaks Ahead Of Xbox Games Showcase
Is it coming sooner rather than later?
In recent weeks, we've seen lots of rumblings about some Starfield-themed Xbox hardware - namely a controller and a headset rumoured to be dropping alongside the Xbox Games Showcase this month. Well, an image of the actual retail box for the controller has appeared on ImgBB via Reddit, and we must admit it...
Tuesday9th May 2023
News Starfield Sounds Saucy If New ESRB Description Is To Be Believed
Warning: may contain jetpack sex
Over the weekend, we spotted that Starfield's Twitter page was updated with a brand-new ESRB rating ahead of the game's September 2023 launch. As was expected, the game has been rated 'M' for Mature in the US, and now the official description has revealed some, err... juicy details about the reasons behind the...
Sunday7th May 2023
News Starfield's ESRB Rating Appears To Have Been Revealed By Bethesda
A 'mature' experience like other Bethesda games
Bethesda's new sci-fi RPG Starfield is on the horizon, and it seems some new information about the game may have been revealed. On Starfield's official Twitter, the banner image for the account has been updated - revealing what appears to be the ESRB rating for the anticipated title. It seems it will...
Friday5th May 2023
News Xbox To Provide Update On Starfield's Frame Rate Ahead Of September Launch
Expect details in the near future
Before its bumpy launch, Redfall was already making headlines for all the wrong reasons - with a last-minute announcement that the game would be limited to 30FPS on Xbox platforms at launch. What probably hurt the most was that the game was just weeks out from release at this point, immediately lowering expectations...
Thursday4th May 2023
News Xbox Boss Insists Microsoft Will Deliver A Packed Schedule Of Releases
"We've got collections of games coming"
The Xbox Series X|S generation has had a lot of exciting moments, but there's also been a lot of delays and a lot of waiting for releases. So, when will Microsoft actually start getting more games out the door on a regular basis? Speaking on the Kinda Funny Games Xcast, Microsoft's head of gaming Phil Spencer...
Wednesday3rd May 2023
News Bethesda Will Show 'Tons Of New Gameplay' At Starfield Direct Next Month
"Starfield Direct will invite you inside Bethesda Game Studios"
Well, Microsoft is fully focused on June it seems! The Xbox maker has just dropped even more details about next month's big summer showcase, and now Starfield is getting in on the act as well. Bethesda's Starfield Direct livestream
News Microsoft Says To Expect 'New Surprises And First-Looks' From Xbox Games Showcase 2023
"This is the day gamers have been waiting for"
It seems that following Redfall's Game Pass release, Xbox is full speed ahead towards its big summer showcase for 2023. In a new Xbox Wire blog post, the team has revealed the start time for its upcoming showcase, also hinting at plenty of "surprises" for Xbox fans next month. The Xbox Games Showcase...
Thursday13th Apr 2023
Poll Do You Think Starfield Will Contain A 'Performance Mode' On Xbox Series X|S?
Or will it be a 30FPS title
Unless you've been living under a rock since, err... about this time yesterday, you'll have seen Arkane's announcement that Redfall will only run at 30FPS on launch day. A Performance Mode patch is planned for after release, but as things stand the team is only aiming for a 30FPS Quality Mode on day one. This revelation...
Wednesday5th Apr 2023
News Starfield Dev Talks Sci-Fi Inspirations Including Star Wars, Aliens & More
"There's room for everything"
We're still a couple of months away from the big Starfield Direct show ahead of the game's release in September, but small nuggets of information continue to creep out, including some of the development team's sci-inspirations. Speaking on Twitter recently, Starfield design director Emil Pagliarulo revealed that pretty...
Monday3rd Apr 2023
News Starfield Leak Reveals First Look At Stunning New Xbox Controller
Update: It sadly might not be official
Update: Unfortunately, this amazing Starfield controller might not be official. Details are still very limited, but according to the person who shared these images over on ResetEra, the person who took them appears to be a "customisation enthusiast", so there's a good chance it's just an extremely well-designed...
Friday17th Mar 2023
News Starfield Rated 'Restricted 18+' In Australia, With Drug Use Deemed The Biggest Issue
It has a "high impact", apparently
After the recent Bethesda bombshell, we now know when Starfield launches for Xbox Series X|S and PC, including day one on Xbox Game Pass. The team's sprawling RPG is set to contain loads of content if past Bethesda games are anything to go by, and perhaps unsurprisingly, the Australian government has taken issue...
Wednesday8th Mar 2023
News Starfield's Launch Date Trailer Features Some Sneak Peeks At New Gameplay
Is it September yet?
Well, it finally happened. Today, Todd and the team dropped the big Bethesda bombshell of a new Starfield release date, with the game now planned for September 6th, 2023. Even though the launch date is still six months away, that hasn't stopped Howard & co. from teasing more gameplay already. If you've seen the new launch...
News Starfield Is Launching On Xbox This September, Developer Direct Arriving In June
Bethesda lays out its plans
Bethesda has officially announced the release date for its upcoming open world RPG, Starfield. The Xbox console exclusive arrives on September 6th, 2023, with the studio's upcoming deep dive showcase landing on June 11th. The news comes by way of a brand-new trailer, featuring some snippets of gameplay alongside Todd...
Wednesday1st Mar 2023
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Discusses The Importance Of Platform Exclusives
Titles like Starfield won't be available on "other" platforms
Bethesda's Starfield is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated Xbox releases of 2023, but there's also been a bit of uproar in the lead-up to launch regarding the game's exclusivity to the Xbox ecosystem. In a new interview with the official Xbox On YouTube channel, Microsoft...
Monday20th Feb 2023
News AI-Generated Bethesda 'Leaks' Give Us A Glimpse Into A Scary Future
"This is so well done it's downright frightening"
We're in for an interesting future, folks. You've probably heard about all the "AI" discussion lately, like the ChatGPT chatbot that's been dominating headlines, and now we're starting to get a glimpse at how video game "leaks" will evolve in the future with this technology. In fact, it's pretty much...
Thursday16th Feb 2023
News Bethesda Is 'Still Sorting Stuff Out' For Xbox's Upcoming Starfield Showcase
"We'll have more info to share on the showcase when it's ready"
Bethesda is really taking its time over everything Starfield, isn't it? We suppose that should be a good thing in the long run, given how some recent Bethesda games have launched! Anyway, a recent Discord post from a developer over at Bethesda suggests that the team is still figuring...
