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Todd Howard says Starfield's Shattered Space DLC launches this fall.

"Big update coming really soon" has city maps and shipbuilding improvements

The update "should be" properly revealed this week

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InUrFoxHole16d ago

Oh stop ✋️. Starfield is a good game. But definitely could be better. Would like some quality of life changes. Although if past games are anything to go by. Bethesda is gonna rely on the community to update the game :(

Gaming4Life198116d ago

Exactly Starfield is a good game and I can't wait until we get mod support. I'm looking forward to the new update and dlc.

Crows9016d ago

Its not though. If it was more people would be playing it but its long forgotten. Its average at best.

Armaggedon16d ago

@Crows90 You are looking at numbers, numbers dont tell the whole story. What about Palworlds 90+ percent drop off, or other games like that dropped lst year? People that think starfield is bad will find “evidence “ that it is, but its just confirmation bias my friend.

notachance16d ago

eh, bethesda completely killed the sense of exploration in starfield. In fallout and elder scrolls I could walk to a mission objective only to get knee deep on a random vault/cave 3 hours later because I randomly encounter other missions on the way, in starfield it's just travelling from city to objective to city to objective again...

would've been way better if they just make 3-4 planets but with big open area each full of contents.

Crows9016d ago (Edited 16d ago )

@armageddon

There's no bias. I played the game. Beat it. There's nothing interesting throughout the entire game...half baked systems galore. Just boring content...tons of boring content.

I have more fun throwing bread and chairs at players in chivalry 2 than in the entire Starfield experience. That's not bias...I don't care about numbers. Nobody cares about Starfield. It was a failed attempt ..maybe they'll do better with the next one.

Maybe if they give it to obsidian we'll get something awesome like fallout New Vegas. Hopefully with less bugs.

1Victor16d ago

So does this confirm a PS5 release by winter? 🤣

Christopher12d ago

It's mediocre. Let's be honest. It's coasting on the coattails of Skyrim and Fallout, IMHO.

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Armaggedon16d ago

My my, look at all these downvotes to people that actually like the game. Time to get a mind of your own people.

shinoff218316d ago

How is it not having a mind of your own to not like the game. I bought a whole series x for this and was pretty disappointed. No lore, exploration(half baked unlike their other games, and it felt like a step back), lack of lore, etc. As it stands I don't really like the game. I think it's a bad game and a huge step back. Step back is the problem as well. With that said I'll try it again after some of my complaints are fixed. Sadly though I doubt my lore issue(no books or pc's to actually read like their other games) will be fixed. Trust me I didn't spend series x money to say I didn't like the game.

Lightning7715d ago

I highly doubt you got a X to play it. Or played it at all. The games in the future you're not gonna find booke and their are PC's to get back story.

You're lying.

Wretchedstain16d ago

This happens far too often on here.

"Whats that?!?, you like something that I don't? Here's a down-vote to you good sir for liking something..."

(Down-votes inbound)

Extermin8or3_16d ago

Literally the point of down voting is to down vote takes you don't agree with. So if most people think the game is mediocre at best then yeah praising it will get down voted.

Eonjay16d ago

I think that's the point. I get down votes all the time because I say stuff some people don't like or don't agree with. I didn't agree or disagree because I never played the game.

Crows9015d ago

Down votes mean people disagree with the statement.

For instance. You said it happens too often and assume it's simply because people don't like what you like...that's not it...that's not the reason.

And that is why you're getting down votes.

Hofstaderman16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

Have you seen the Steam engagement numbers? I mean don't you guys gauage a games sucess on engagement these days? This game was slated as THE game to be played for months and years.... Allow me to save you the click its low.

dumahim15d ago

If I wasn't at work, I'd create a K2SO meme, "It's low. It's very low."

Barlos16d ago

What if, and hear me out here, but what if... these people actually don't like the game? I know, I know, pretty profound.

CrimsonWing6916d ago

My, my, look all the upvotes to people actually not liking the game. Seems like they have a mind different than yours… maybe one that we can say is their own.

Nobody’s taking away your right to freely enjoy the game. I personally, enjoy some dumpster fire trash games. This particular one just helps cure insomnia… hell, just discussing this game is making me yawn.

Lightning7715d ago

Lol no. Notice how it's only known Sony fanboys that have a extreme negative reaction to this game on here. Y'all Have had this reaction since the game released. I've never seen such hate and emotional reaction over a single game in my life yet leave it to Sony fanboys like yourself to set a unwritten record of most hate for a game. Clearly just look around in this comment section.

CrimsonWing6915d ago

@Lightning77

I can only speak for myself, but I bought this game, yes bought, so I’m not sure where in the hell that makes me a Sony fanboy. I own all the f*cking consoles, so quit b*thing about fanboys just because people didn’t like this game. I think it’s completely underwhelming and quite frankly one of the most boring experiences I’ve ever had the displeasure of experiencing.

You go ahead and like the game, bub. Nobody says you can’t, but don’t get your panties in a bunch when people voice their opinion on the game and don’t go trying to make claims it’s only fanboys that hate it.

People just don’t like it, it’s just one of those things you’ll have to learn to deal with.

Lightning7715d ago (Edited 15d ago )

"so quit b*thing about fanboys just because people didn’t like this game."

The ones who are genuinely underwhelmed at SF are hardcore Bethesda fans. What's the only fanbase or fanbases that takes a game that's only on one console dials up the hate to a maximum? Half these ppl here are lying about playing it they don't have Xbox. It's fanboys don't cover up their behavior. I see the same ones here, hell even on twitter the same culprits every time. They all have extreme fanboy track record I see a recognize and I can easily point them out. It's not hard.

If I enjoyed the game or not doesn't matter it's the terrible, toxic fanboys over this game is the issue.

There very fact you say "ppl voicing their opinions" is beyond hilarious. These aren't ppl they're fanboys. I recognize most of these ppl here all over Xbox news and games in general through out the years. Nice excuse.

You're not gonna win at this. You can keep deflecting and making excuses for them for their behavior. The fact that it's "oh it's just honest gamers voicing their opinions'" makes you very, very sus none logical person.

Or one of them.

CrimsonWing6915d ago (Edited 15d ago )

@Lightning 77

I can’t tell if you’re trolling or not.

Do you realize your comments are probably the most fanboy responses in this entire comment section?

If anyone’s “sus” it’s you and your paranoia perspective on everyone who doesn’t agree with your fanboy stance on the game.

You’ve definitely demonstrated how impossible it is to have a discussion about anything with a fanboy.

Lightning7715d ago

"I can’t tell if you’re trolling or not.

Do you realize your comments are probably the most fanboy responses in this entire comment section?"

So you clearly have no logical response so your retort is "no you're the fanboy!" You gotta come stronger than that Crimson. I know you got something.

But sure entertain me how am I the fan boy lol. I want full details on this.

CrimsonWing6915d ago

@Lightning77

“So you clearly have no logical response so your retort is "no you're the fanboy!" You gotta come stronger than that Crimson. I know you got something.”

Isn’t that what you’re doing? No, seriously let’s have a real discussion here, if possible. What is your response to literally almost every comment here? Are you not LITERALLY calling every single person who says they’d don’t like this game a fanboy because that’s all you got?

The irony is so ironic it almost makes me want to vomit from how pathetic it is.

Yea, you’re right about one thing, I do have something more to say. I’ve honestly not seen a more. Your comments are steeped so deeply in fanboyism that it’s impossible to have any form of discourse with you. You’re actually delusional and it’s pretty disturbing in a way. Like, it borders on unhinged behavior and the delusion you have is on a whole other level.

So, what’s there to discuss further? I think Starfield is one of the most boring games I’ve ever played. There’s tons of YouTube videos of people criticizing the game with a plethora of examples that I agree with. Boring gameplay loop, boring environments and level design, boring story, boring characters, like Wirral nothing about this game has entertained me.

What’s your “retort” going to be? Probably, “Oh you’re a Sony fanboy just hating on a Xbox game and blah blah blah fanboy this and fanboy that blah blah blah,” like what discourse can we get going taking to a fanboy like you?

That’s literally your response to everyone on here and when you get called out as a fanboy your only response to that is saying “you don’t have logic so you retort to calling me a fanboy.”

Please tell me you see the irony in this. I mean, we could make a drinking game that’d put someone in the hospital with taking a shot every time you mention someone’s a fanboy for not liking the game in here. How’s that for entertaining you?

So yea, unhinged fanboy, what do you want to discuss further? I’d like to say “I know you got more,” but I know it’s just going to be fanboy this and fanboy that and we’ll be stuck in some endless waltz where it feels like discussing things further with you is the equivalent of putting my brain in a microwave and nuking it.

It’s just one of those things…

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Becuzisaid16d ago

No one is downvoting you because you like a game that they don't. They downvote you because you're a smug, contrarian, ignorant person that seemingly exists just to tell people they're wrong for thinking differently than you do.

Lightning7715d ago

Not my fault I'm right compared to all of you.

Thinking differently? Tell me why I see the same exact fanboys here that I see in, not only in other SF articles, but across Xbox related news in general then?

Maybe be smarter in your comments and don't be a fanboy. Then you'll witness the wonders of having a brain for once.

Crows9015d ago

Follow your own advice and stop worrying about what other think...

Lightning7715d ago (Edited 15d ago )

Let you get away with trolling and ignorant fanboy comments thats has to do with Xbox and PC. How would you like it if a bunch of Xbox fanboys tore down a PS article and game?

What's funny is I hardly see any Excited Xbox fans in here for shattered space it's all been taken over with fanboys like you so what's wrong with that picture?

Armaggedon12d ago

Because people are downvoting mindlessly. Imagine getting a storm of downvotes from people that dont like the game, but run to poke at it anyway.

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Barlos16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

Thank you Todd! Thank you Phil! Thank you team Xbox!! Thank you Bethesda! Thank you to my mom for giving birth to me so I could experience this masterpiece of a game!! This is the most amazing news I've ever heard!!! DLC to the best game ever made!!!

Let's gooooo!

!!!1!!

Eonjay16d ago

I'm half expecting them to announce it for PlayStation next week.

Barlos16d ago

You never know. I'd still not buy it.

Lightning7715d ago

I wouldn't hold your breath.

Armaggedon12d ago

Get downvoted for liking the game. Get downvoted for existing. 😂

Extermin8or3_16d ago

Cool so I bet the PS5 version with all the updates and the expansion etc releases early next year then. I'm not particularly fussed or looking to buy it given my time with the game on pc was very "meh" but importantly it will help prove a point to all those in denial claiming the reports about a starfield port were wrong.

CobraKai16d ago

I enjoyed the game. I wasnt into Skyrim that much but using a sci fi setting got me into this one

Crows9015d ago

I was honestly super excited for it. Just found it too shallow and uninteresting. Rather play mass effect.

CobraKai15d ago

Mass Effect is one of my favorite games of all time. I like em both tho. Maybe ill try Skyrim again

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Starfield's new Xbox performance modes are thoughtful and comprehensive

Digital Foundry : Bethesda's Starfield was generally a well-regarded RPG, but the game's 30fps target on consoles was the subject of some controversy. The game's massive scope arguably justified that 30fps refresh rate, with only high-end PCs capable of hitting 60fps and higher, but now Bethesda has changed course and opened the floodgates on Xbox Series X consoles following significant optimisation work. Players can now independently select performance and visuals modes at arbitrary frame-rates. How exactly do these new combinations fare, and is 60fps really a possibility after it was explicitly ruled out before?

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darthv7212h ago

900p in performance mode for SX.... I'd assume a 5pro would at least hit 1080p if not more.

jwillj2k412h ago

It’s a point, click and load game. Stop with all the massive scale bullshit. Only thing massive is the number of junk items they decided to throw in the game.

Armaggedon7h ago

Its not BS. This games running more systems than virtually any AAA game. Why else do you think it has loading screens? Besides, the clutter has been apart of their DNA for decades at this point. There are other games out there for people that dont care about that kind of stuff.

Mr_cheese2h ago

Probably because it's been created on a very outdated engine that isn't designed to fully utilise current gen abilities.

You've only got to look at what rockstar games achieve with their releases.

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Starfield Update 1.11.36 - May 15, 2024

Starfield’s latest update is here and it’s bringing several new features with it!

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Silly Mammo15h ago

Is that Laszlo Cravensworth aka Jackie Daytona, the human bartender?

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Starfield is still broken despite major 25 GB update

Bethesda has just released the latest update for Starfield and players have discovered that the game is still incredibly broken.

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The-VG-shamman19h ago

It will never be running as expected, because these fixes are mostly for the compensation of the series s lol. The games legit compromised Already.

Monkeycan819h ago

Which is why I am waiting for the PS5 version.

JEECE18h ago

There will probably be a PS5 version announced within the next year, but don't expect it to magically fix all the games underlying problems.

Rockstar16h ago

...This is Bethesda we're talking about

Monkeycan83h ago

Nah it wont fix the problems but it will be better and have more content.

Tacoboto19h ago

Gotta hand it to Bethesda.

One way to avoid laying off QA staff is to just not have any at all!

Goosejuice19h ago

Why have QA when modders fix ur game for u

Flakegriffin19h ago

Didn’t the modding community give up on Starfield shortly after launch?

Goosejuice19h ago

I really tried to get into this game as I love Bethesda games. Put 40 hours into and even bought the 100$ edition...but this game just isn't good. It's an ok title at best. Dosnt have any of the charm that elder scrolls or fallout has. It's incredible how bland this game is despite having the opportunity to create a whole new universe..literally, and they give us this mostly human universe with the same things to do over n over just on a different named planet.

They had such a huge opportunity to give us this incredible universe akin to star wars and instead made it bland af. It saddens me a bit cuz I truly tried, and i love Bethesda open worlds. Maybe shattered sky's helps? Idk. To me the core of the game is just not good. The only thing I truly liked was the ship building.

shinoff218316h ago

This is about where I'm at. They never built onto it within the game. The lore sucked. Where as elder scrolls and fallout you find notes, books, and computers to read and what not. It adds to the game tremendously as far as lore. It couldn't immerse me like the the other 2 series. Maps and exploration lacked. Those are my only issues with the game. Unfortunately I don't think they will ever give a fk about the lore.

Profchaos10h ago

Credit to you I couldn't stomach any more forced tutorials and menus 4 hours in.

I hit another guided tutorial after 4 hours playing Its simply bad game design

Kurt Russell7h ago

I put in 110 hours, it had some addictive Bethesda qualities that kept me chipping away... even though, you're absolutely correct. It is a really bland title and in my opinion completely lacked that sense of discovery and exploration by taking the hub world route.

HansyJ4h ago

I can never understand somebody saying I put 100 hours into something and I thought it was bland and didn’t like it lol 100 hours. Some people haven’t even spent 100 hours in the gym in their life.

anast2h ago

"Go to the gym because you spent 100 hrs doing something you kind of enjoy."

This is a bizarre take.

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