Starfield Gets Major Free Update & New Expansion Next Month, Alongside PS5 Release

I loved this game on Series X, but so many people bashed it for whatever reason. I wonder how it will perform commercially on PS5.

Has the performance been improved on Series X in the last 12 months or so? I had Starfield but the performance of the game really put me off so I sold it. Would be interested in playing again if it plays better than before.

Not that I’m remotely interested in the game itself, but is it confirmed whether or not the PS5 ‘physical’ edition will actually have the game on the disc, or is Microsoft/Bethesda pulling their usual anti-consumer BS and pressing a worthless plastic coaster with a few MB’s on it?

@Banjo-

so many people bashed it for whatever reason

Because, regardless of personal opinion, it simply wasn't very good in the heady-meady world of RPGs/ARPGs. Just look at the pedigree of RPGs out there developed in the last decade and it's easy to see that Starfield doesn't even make the top 50.

My main concern is that Bethesda seem to have deluded themselves into believing that Starfield is a peak moment for the developer, which is worrying for TES 6.

@Banjo- they bashed it because it's simply an embarrassment of a game, especially when compared to its contemporaries.

This game is amazing. And it's the game with the most content from Bethesda. For those who haven't played it yet, just play it. But be aware that it's a slow-paced game at the beginning. Initial tips: focus on the story at the beginning, at least until you get your first power.

@Banjo- It makes me sleepy to see the reviews of Starfield, they're so generic. And most of those who criticize it don't even play enough games to know the game's immense content.

Whatever people say, I really enjoyed Starfield and its fascinating lore. It wasn’t perfect but I still think it’s a really good game.

Now that it’s on PS5 (yay another console exclusive gone…), I’m pretty sure some haters might magically change their minds… gasp

Haven’t finished the main story of the base game yet or played Shattered Space. I enjoyed what I played but it didn’t have that same charm as the Fallout games. My biggest issue was how ambitious they called it to be but I felt it fell short of that, especially in regards to many lifeless planets. And sure you can argue the “space is empty” logic all you want but a video game needs a certain amount of content to keep the players attention. I had fun navigating the planets actually full of life though. It’s not as bad as people say, it’s a 7-8/10 for me.

I did really appreciate all the quality of life improvements since launch so I’ll check it out for that.
Also the gam runs quite well on my Xbox Ally X on medium to high settings (720p I think). Last I checked I was getting around 70-90 FPS in areas like Cydonia.

Annoys me how many people act like this game is complete trash. I mean reviews aren’t everything but it has an 85 on OpenCritic. Not exactly what I would call bad.

I had fun with it and will be curious to dive into it again with this update (but it will likely have to wait until after Crimson Desert).

@Shinato2024 I played about 50 hours of it. The problem is that most of that content, at least in my opinion, is generic, bland, and boring

My best memory of the game is going to the Sol system and walking around Mars and Titan and whatnot in our solar system

I didn't hate the game. Maybe this new content will bring me back in

@Shinato2024

I have it on my PC, with quite a few mods, and even that couldn't save it.
You liked Starfield, which is fine. However, to suggest that anyone who doesn't like the game hasn't played it or hasn't played enough games is tad obnoxious.
In fact, and to throw it right back at you, I would say you haven't played enough quality RPGs to think that Starfield is up there with some of the best.

@Fiendish-Beaver "We plan to support Starfield for years, and we do have long-term plans," Lamb said during the Q&A. So, while Bethesda doesn't "have anything to announce right now", the team is "still actively working on Starfield"

Watching this trailer got me pretty hyped to revisit Starfield. Sadly, no Switch 2 version yet, but I'd definitely double dip if they announced it. It has its flaws, but it was one of my favorite gaming experiences from the past several years.

@Fiendish-Beaver that was from a Q&A released with the announcements today.

I dont imagine a full team will be kept on it, that would make no sense.

But they are definitely still going try and keep support the game, which is good for those who enjoy the game.

I'm sure a small team left on Starfield won't negatively impact TES6 or Fallout 5, which is also good news!

@Banjo- They bashed because "it-was-not-on-PS5-reason" now it will became a 'hidden gem' just like avowed did.