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Starfieldcontinues to fly into broader horizons, hitting the ten million player mark across platforms. It’s no wonder that Bethesda’s newest RPG was meant to break records, even though scepticism for a game that expands beyond known universes could have posed a threat. However, Bethesda’s innovative ways of using familiar mechanics and gameplay loops in a novel environment haven’t gone unnoticed, as new players constantly become a part of Bethesda’s vision for gaming’s ‘new tomorrow’.
A single-player experience in space is exactly what many players were craving, while others wanted to experience familiar Bethesda storytelling that we’ve loved in the last few decades.
Thank you to more than 10 million#Starfieldexplorers for creating the biggest launch in Bethesda history.pic.twitter.com/pTOQrxvOtB
— Bethesda Game Studios (@BethesdaStudios)July 06, 2025
Starfield Garners Success Despite Its Exclusivity
Despite the recent FTC, Microsoft, and Xbox drama,Starfield’ssuccessful launch might tell us something important. While PlayStation gamers may have been disappointed by the game’s exclusivity, there’s also a significant drop in sales that ‘could have been’ if the title launched on all platforms. We can only imagine the number of players and sales Bethesda could have envisioned if not for Game Pass/Xbox and Steam exclusivity.
Regardless of the game’s limited availability, the player count is a fantastic sign for the future ofStarfield. Not only does it showcase Bethesda’s consistency in masterful storytelling and immersive experiences, but it also sends a powerful message to the Xbox community. After all these years, perhaps we can truly put our faith in developers crafting exploration-rich gaming experiences.
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Starfieldcontinues to rely on several factors like modding support (coming to us in 2024), additional improvements to the quality of life and the much-awaited expansion,Shattered Space.
Starfield – A Clear Victory for Game Pass
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Though Game Pass’ spotlight is bright for the future of Xbox, Phil Spencer had his doubts regarding the game’s delayed launch for the platform, as referred to by the recentMicrosoft leaks:
“We keep talking about a big AAA a quarter in the service [Game Pass] and it feels like we are likely to go through a gap of almost 16 months between big exclusive launches on our platform.”
“This is really a disaster situation for us given all we’ve invested in content across studios at our GP content fund.”
What do you think aboutStarfield’ssuccess despite Spencer’s apprehensions? Do you thinkStarfieldwill be able to maintain its player base? Let us know in the comments.
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Tanay Sharma
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Tanay is a gaming writer who wears more hats than Red Dead Redemption 2 characters. He’s a musician, writer, voice-over artist and adores interactive media. He covers everything from game reviews to interviews with developers. His favorite games are the ones with memorable stories and characters. He’s also pursuing a master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences. No, he won’t read your mind.
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