Right now,Starfieldis stuck in somewhat of a limbo state. Bethesda’s silence regarding future plans for the game has left players wondering when more content will arrive, if at all. There was once hope that modding communities would be able to keep the sci-fi title alive for years to come, but the Starfield Community Patch mod team struggling to find new members could be a bad sign. Since its launch,Starfieldhas been unable to capture the same spark of past Bethesda offerings, and the lack of willing mod volunteers might be the final straw.
Of course, there’s no way to know exactly how much more gasStarfieldhas left in the tank, butthe Starfield Community Patch teamhaving a hard time finding replacement devs is definitely concerning. Current team members are leaving the project for a variety of reasons. One dev, Pickysaurus, revealed on Discord that most of their time has been taken up because of a new puppy, while other members have set the project aside out of lack of interest or moving on to play other games.
Bethesda’s Silence About Starfield’s Future Also Raises Concerns
After the Shattered Space DLC, Bethesda Has Yet to Announce Another Expansion
Plans can always change, butBethesda’s initial hopes forStarfieldinvolved annual DLC releases. However, after the lukewarm response toShattered Space, there has yet to be any word on another expansion. With Microsoft set to have a brand-new Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, it would be the perfect opportunity for Bethesda to reveal its next DLC for the space-faring RPG, but only time will tell. A fresh expansion could definitely be exciting to players who have stuck with the game, but it remains to be seen if it will be enough to draw in newcomers or those who have set the game aside.
There have been rumors thatStarfieldcould be coming to the PS5, but this has yet to be confirmed.
Bethesda Games Have a History of Strong Mod Communities, But Starfield Has Yet to Capture the Same Attention
WithSkyrimbeing released all the way back in 2011 andFallout 4turning a decade old this year, one would think there wouldn’t be a lot of attention given to these older games. However, passionate fans have clearly proven that this is not the case.Ex-Bethesda dev Nate Purkeypilerecently claimed that lack of dev freedom is likely what has keptStarfieldfrom hitting the same high notes as its predecessors. As Bethesda has grown, the studio’s approach to game development has changed, which could be a big reason whyStarfieldhas struggled to connect with longtime fans of the studio.
Bethesda’s next game isThe Elder Scrolls 6, which was officially announced back in 2018.
As Bethesda has grown, the studio’s approach to game development has changed.
Questions About Starfield’s Future Remain Unanswered
Between the lack of mod interest and Bethesda’s silence,Starfieldmay be set to have a shorter future than intended. There’s no way to know for sure, but the game’s first two years have been a rocky start. Bethesda has been able to bounce back before, though.Fallout 76was not well-received at launch, but it has since become a much stronger game that continues to keep players interested.
The upcomingXbox Games Showcasemay shed light on what lies in store forStarfield, but until then, there is no extra content in sight.Starfieldis an ambitious idea with a lot of potential, and Bethesda can hopefully find a way to breathe new life into the sci-fi tale.
