Starfield release date finally revealed for Fall 2023

Bethesda's upcoming sci-fi RPG Starfield is one of the most hotly-anticipated games of 2023, and the publisher has now revealed a concrete release date for the space-faring adventure. The title is set to arrive on PCs and consoles on September 6, 2023.

Revealed via a brand new trailer, Starfield's director Todd Howard touched on what fans can expect from their latest and greatest efforts. Additionally, a "Starfield Direct" has also been announced for June 11, 2023. The livestream aims to unearth new details about the brand new game a few months before its release.

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What can players expect from Starfield and its associated livestream?

As Bethesda Game Studios' newest IP in over 25 years, the game is set to take players on a journey through a richly realized sci-fi open world. In fact, the release date trailer also offered a glimpse at various gameplay snippets from its in-development build. For one, we will get a first look at the gear system as well as new hostile fauna.

Otherwise, from basic free-roam to combat, the game looks to offer an exciting and ambitious experience. Built upon the Creation Engine 2, it is the most visually striking effort from the studio yet.

The game seems to feature a mix of familiar yet alien terrain and structures, so exploration will likely be a key focus.

Todd Howard also spoke about their development process for the game.

The team is dedicated to providing a well-balanced and polished experience, which is why the studio is taking its time with it. This is a good thing, as Bethesda-developed games have been notorious for technical issues.

Todd Howard also shared minute details on what fans can expect from the experience, a slice of which will be offered at the upcoming June Direct. He said:

"The game has many of the hallmarks you'd expect from us, but it's also a very unique experience"

This is curious since fans are familiar with the largely similar design mantras of both their Fallout and Elder Scrolls games. So far, it appears Starfield will feature similar elements, like first/third-person gameplay, gunplay, and exploration.

As for what surprises are in store, players will only find that out at the showcase. Bethesda aims to air the livestream from the studio itself. There is no word on how long the event will be, but considering that this is a chunky game, players should expect to be tucked in for a ride.

Starfield will launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S platforms only.