Bethesda Defends Starfield; Says It Rivals Elder Scrolls And Fallout

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"Starfield Is Developing Its Own Unique Fanbase"

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  • Starfield has been compared to Elder Scrolls and Fallout by Bethesda.
  • The developer believes this series has carved out its own identity and now stands toe-to-toe with these franchises.
  • More support for the game has also been confirmed, with a second major expansion now in the works.

Starfield has the honor of being considered Bethesda’s most ambitious RPG to date, but the game has not been able to live up to expectations. Following a mixed reception at launch, Starfield’s latest DLC has been yet another letdown in a long list of disappointments.

However, Bethesda seems content with its work for now. In an interview, the team defended its latest release, stating that Starfield has a unique fanbase and can be considered on par with other big IPs.

Why it matters: Bethesda’s latest release has been the subject of much debate. Many find it less appealing than the studio’s past releases, but the team is more than happy to back it up.

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Starfield Had Years Of Anticipation Behind It

As per Design Director Emil Pagliarulo, the series has a unique personality. He also believes that it has enough of an identity to compete with the likes of Elder Scrolls and Fallout.

Now sits right next to Elder Scrolls and Fallout.

-Emil Pagliarulo

The most interesting part of this statement is that Fallout and Elder Scrolls are well-established IPs that have existed for over two decades. According to the Design Director, the team is no longer known just for Fallout and Elder Scrolls, with Starfield joining the “Big Three.”

Emil Pagliarulo believes that the team’s later offering brings a distinct experience that can’t be found elsewhere. He outlines that this space RPG divides Skyrim’s exploration across multiple planets, but this is exactly what many fans want.

The Design Director does not necessarily find the sci-fi RPG experience better than past work, but he acknowledges its unique position.

Starfield is simply developing it’s own unique fanbase.

Moving forward, fans can expect continued support for all three IPs. Starfield is set to receive another major expansion after Shattered Space, and various quality-of-life updates are also on the way.

Perhaps the team will eventually redeem this sci-fi RPG in a major way, making for another Fallout 76-like comeback.

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