Eddie-Griffin
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https://screenrant.com/starfield-xbox-exclusive-series-x-bethesda/
I do agree despite 2022, the delay, and the long wait toward release (we haven't even got a date for the event yet) that the hype for Starfield is still pretty strong.
I do wonder though how much this is causing people to have delusions beyond reasonable expectations. If they do than it may be very hard for Starfield to meet them, resulting in a potentially 9 game being a 6 or 7 just because of how much hype feeding has gone around.
This also isn't the first time the game has been thrown around as a game to "save" Xbox Series, which doesn't need saving, it just needs games (more than one) to come out on time and more Series X production, which the title ironically shows that people mostly think of the X when thinking of Xbox Series, so calls Xbox Series "Xbox Series X" constantly.
Ironically, the thread title is going to be tough to do if Microsoft can't get more Series X's made. Of course, Starfield will sell with Series S users obviously, but Starfield needs to be launching at a time where there is enough supply of both SKU's to really benefit Xbox's console sales and bottom line.
But even so, there will be many games releasing this year to contribute to what may potentially be the best year for Xbox in the last decade if not incompetently executed.
I believe that throwing around Starfield as a "savior" takes away from several other fine games releasing this year, and does nothing more but inflate expectations even more that Starfield can't hope to meet. I think we should temper how big we think Starfield will be.
As a console exclusive for Xbox, Starfield could become a massive success for the X/S if it turns out to be the blockbuster epic it’s expected to be.
After first being revealed in 2018, Starfield is finally slated to release in 2023, and will hopefully be the exclusive hit Xbox has been waiting for in the new console generation. Developed and published by Bethesda, Starfield looks to be a roaring space opera that picks up in the aftermath of a solar system-spanning war. As an RPG with an astounding 1,000 explorable planets to visit, the game is expected to be a sprawling epic.
If all goes to plan and Starfield is able to deliver everything it promises, the game could become the revolutionary sci-fi RPG of the decade. It would rightfully earn its reputation as one of the most anticipated games of 2023, and as a console exclusive, would be the massive hit Microsoft has been needing, especially since the ninth generation has seen a noticeable lack of exclusive titles for the new Series X/S consoles.
The Hype Around Starfield Means It Really Could Be Epic
A study shared via Game Rant released in mid-January claims that Starfield was currently the second most-Googled game, only behind Hogwarts Legacy. The study also revealed that Starfield was being searched more than upcoming powerhouses like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Even Bethesda seems to be extremely excited about the game, announcing that Starfield wouldn't be part of their Xbox showcase back in January 2023, and instead would be getting its own standalone showcase to "dedicate the proper amount of time for a deep dive into Bethesda Game Studios' Starfield."
It's also reassuring that Starfield is being made by Bethesda, a well-respected legacy company known for creating epic franchises like The Elder Scrolls and the modern Fallout games. There aren't many teams out there that can deliver on everything Starfield is promising, but with Bethesda's history and experience, they're certainly one of them. Plus, Bethesda has made hit Xbox console exclusives in the past, with The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind and Oblivion - the latter a timed exclusive - both being critical and commercial hits.
Starfield's success could also be amplified by the fact that the Series X/S are selling incredibly well ahead of Xbox's biggest games coming in 2023, with VGChartz estimating the consoles have already sold over 20 million units, vastly outpacing what the Xbox One sold. On top of that, Game Pass Ultimate will make Starfield playable on last-gen consoles and PC, bolstering its potential player base and amplifying the game's chances of success. Starfield could become Xbox's biggest hit of 2023, potentially giving the console a level of success it hasn't seen since the 360 era.
I do agree despite 2022, the delay, and the long wait toward release (we haven't even got a date for the event yet) that the hype for Starfield is still pretty strong.
I do wonder though how much this is causing people to have delusions beyond reasonable expectations. If they do than it may be very hard for Starfield to meet them, resulting in a potentially 9 game being a 6 or 7 just because of how much hype feeding has gone around.
This also isn't the first time the game has been thrown around as a game to "save" Xbox Series, which doesn't need saving, it just needs games (more than one) to come out on time and more Series X production, which the title ironically shows that people mostly think of the X when thinking of Xbox Series, so calls Xbox Series "Xbox Series X" constantly.
Ironically, the thread title is going to be tough to do if Microsoft can't get more Series X's made. Of course, Starfield will sell with Series S users obviously, but Starfield needs to be launching at a time where there is enough supply of both SKU's to really benefit Xbox's console sales and bottom line.
But even so, there will be many games releasing this year to contribute to what may potentially be the best year for Xbox in the last decade if not incompetently executed.
I believe that throwing around Starfield as a "savior" takes away from several other fine games releasing this year, and does nothing more but inflate expectations even more that Starfield can't hope to meet. I think we should temper how big we think Starfield will be.