"Bethesda Game Studios may have a reputation for putting out bug-ridden games with barely functioning UIs and then leaving it all for modders to fix, but it generally does this with stunningly wonderful games in which tolerating the jank is more than worthwhile. Starfield, however, is the studio's first big first-party miss since, wow, 2006's IHRA Drag Racing: Sportsman Edition."
"What's more striking is that the space-faring epic has, since its September 6, 2023 release, put out a single desultory expansion pack, and that was well over a year ago now. New rumors of a rejuvenated version to accompany the game's arrival on PS5 next year do little to squash the sense that the disappointing game has become a low priority for its creators."
Bethesda Game Studios often ships bug-ridden games with flawed UIs that modders later fix, yet those titles usually remain beloved for their strengths. Starfield became the studio's first major first-party failure since 2006's IHRA Drag Racing after releasing on September 6, 2023 and receiving only a single, desultory expansion over a year later. Shattered Space showed promising horror vibes at Gamescom but was harshly criticized by reviewers and players, further cementing the game's dud reputation. Many had hoped for steady post-launch support and incremental improvements similar to The Elder Scrolls Online's turnaround, but scant updates and only rumors of a PS5 rejuvenation suggest the game has become a low priority for its creators.
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