Bethesda Game Studios has reaffirmed its commitment to Starfield, announcing plans to continue expanding the sci-fi RPG with new content and refinements throughout its third year of release. The announcement follows the reveal of the studio’s broader roadmap for its major franchises, including The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.
Quick Facts
- Player Count: Over 17 million players have engaged with Starfield.
- Playtime: Users have logged nearly one billion hours in the game.
- Community Usage: More than 40% of players currently utilize the game's 'Creations' system to customize their experience.
- Future Plans: New Starborn content is scheduled for release in 2027.
Continued Updates and New Content
Following the game's debut on PlayStation 5 earlier this year, the development team has focused on addressing technical issues through multiple patches. Moving into the next phase of development, Bethesda stated that it intends to expand the 'Settled Systems' with fresh narrative content and targeted gameplay updates. The studio also plans to continue investing in the 'Creations' platform, citing that a significant portion of the player base already uses these tools to modify their individual playthroughs.
Priorities for Bethesda Game Studios
While Starfield remains a focus for the studio, the company is managing several other major projects. Bethesda confirmed that The Elder Scrolls VI is currently the next priority in their development pipeline, with Fallout 5 in pre-production. Additionally, the studio noted that various other Fallout-related projects are underway, including a new entry currently being developed by Obsidian.