Starfield
7 storiesProgression is further shaped by planetary exploration, first-person and third-person combat and skill challenges, which alter preparation, party composition or moment-to-moment decisions. Editorial attention can move between walkthrough help, build advice, performance testing and the availability of Starfield on current hardware.
Bethesda Veteran Criticises Starfield's 1,000 Planets Design Approach
A former Bethesda developer has outlined how he would have structured Starfield's planetary exploration, arguing that the game's focus on quantity over handcrafted content limited its impact compared to The Elder Scrolls and Fallout
Bethesda veteran critiques Starfield's 1,000 planets approach
Former Bethesda developer Nate Purkeypile has questioned Starfield's use of 1,000 explorable planets, suggesting the RPG would have benefited from fewer, more distinctive worlds rather than repeated procedural content
Bethesda Reveals New Logo for 40th Anniversary with Classic Inspiration
Bethesda has introduced a new logo to mark its 40th anniversary, drawing inspiration from its early days and classic titles. The studio's history with The Terminator games is referenced, but no new projects in that series are planned
Xbox Game Pass Strategy Backfires as Subscriber Numbers Stall
Microsoft's ambitious Game Pass subscription was meant to revitalise Xbox, but mounting losses, missed targets and studio sell-offs now raise questions about the future of the service and the platform itself
Starfield Modder Brings Seamless Take-Offs Closer, Landings Remain Elusive
A new Starfield mod aims to deliver smoother spaceship take-offs, addressing a long-standing player complaint about immersion-breaking loading screens, but technical barriers mean seamless landings are still out of reach
Todd Howard says retirement is off the table as Bethesda plans ahead
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has stated he is no longer considering retirement, emphasising his ongoing passion for developing games like Skyrim and future projects including The Elder Scrolls 6
Bethesda's Todd Howard Breaks Silence on Reddit as Fans Demand Oblivion Patch
Bethesda's Todd Howard has posted on Reddit for the first time in months, encouraging player feedback after the studio's latest roadmap. The move has triggered renewed calls for updates to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered