Bethesda exec plays 160 hours of Starfield, still hasn’t seen everything.
Bethesda exec plays 160 hours of Starfield, still hasn't seen everything.
The Epic Journey Awaits: Starfield
Get ready for the space adventure of a lifetime, because Bethesda’s highly anticipated game, Starfield, is about to take gamers on an unforgettable ride. With over a thousand planets to explore, Starfield is the definition of ambitious gaming. In fact, even Bethesda’s executive Pete Hines admits he’s struggling to complete his 160-hour playthrough. But hey, who needs sleep when there’s a universe to conquer?
Inspired by Bethesda’s past titles, Starfield combines the best of their sandbox games into one epic creation. It introduces a comprehensive Factions system, innovative procedural content generation, and a ship customization feature that lets you design the spaceship of your dreams. It’s like Bethesda took a blender, stuffed it with all their amazing game mechanics, and hit the intergalactic smoothie button. Delicious!
But let’s address the elephant in the room, or should we say, the radroach in the vault? Bugs. Bethesda games are synonymous with their share of quirky glitches. Will Starfield follow suit? Only time will tell, but early reactions suggest that we may witness a smooth launch into the stars. Fingers crossed!
In a recent Gamescom interview, Pete Hines admitted that after 160 hours of gameplay, he barely scratched the surface of what Starfield has to offer. It’s like trying to eat the entire galaxy in one sitting! Todd Howard even described Starfield as being five or six games in one. Talk about an entertainment buffet! However, some skeptics worry that quantity doesn’t always guarantee quality. Let’s hope Bethesda dialed up the awesomeness meter to eleven.
Starfield will be entering a gaming landscape filled with other highly anticipated single-player titles, like Hogwarts Legacy, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Baldur’s Gate 3. The competition is fierce, but Bethesda has managed to generate immense hype for Starfield. If the launch goes smoothly without any game-breaking bugs (we’re looking at you, Fallout 76), Starfield has the potential to become Bethesda’s magnum opus. Prepare for liftoff!
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Speaking of liftoff, Phil Spencer and Microsoft have placed a massive bet on Starfield by making it available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. That means players can embark on their interstellar journey without breaking the bank. It’s like getting a front-row seat at the ultimate cosmic spectacle at a fraction of the price. This move might just catapult Xbox Game Pass to new heights, setting the stage for even more mind-blowing first-party releases in the years to come. Bravo, Phil Spencer!
Despite the recent start screen controversy (seriously, who thought a galaxy-shaped start button was a bad idea?), Starfield has enjoyed a steady marketing campaign that has fueled the excitement of Bethesda fans worldwide. The countdown to September 6, when Starfield finally graces our PCs and Xbox Series X/S consoles, has begun. Strap yourselves in, space cadets, and get ready for a gaming experience that’s out of this world!
Remember, the universe awaits. Will you rise to the stars?
Starfield releases September 6 on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
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