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Starfield's Latest Update Excites Fans

Bethesda's space RPG, Starfield, sees a positive shift in player sentiment with Update 4, marking a potential turning point.
Starfield's Latest Update Excites Fans

Highlights

  • Starfield Update 4 on Steam Beta delights fans by addressing FPS issues and introducing an Extreme difficulty setting.
  • Ship customization expands to interior design, surface maps get an update, and inventory management sees improvements in the latest May update.
  • Positive player feedback precedes the upcoming Shattered Space DLC release, hinting at a promising future for the game.

Starfield has recently rolled out Update 4 on Steam Beta, garnering a wave of enthusiasm from players who had previously felt let down by Bethesda's outer space RPG. The latest update seems to have turned the tide, eliciting a notably favorable response from fans.

Back in September 2023, Bethesda launched Starfield with much fanfare, attracting a substantial player base, partly due to its availability on Game Pass from day one. However, its debut coincided with the PlayStation 5 release of Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios, causing Starfield to lose momentum swiftly as its rival RPG garnered critical acclaim, notably winning Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023.

Now, players are flocking back to Starfield for several reasons, including the option to toggle between performance and visual modes, significantly enhancing the previously criticized FPS performance. On Reddit, many players confessed to abandoning the game after 30-40 hours post-launch but are returning due to the enhancements brought about by the recent update. Bethesda's inclusion of the new Extreme difficulty setting has also earned praise for offering a more challenging gameplay experience to fans seeking a tougher combat scenario.

Exciting Developments in Starfield

The May update introduces more than just performance tweaks. Ship customization, a standout feature of Starfield, now allows players to fully design and furnish their ship interiors akin to their planetary bases. This includes customizable empty ship hab modules. Additionally, the update enhances surface maps, improves inventory management, and offers new gameplay options, such as adjusting vendor credit amounts.

The spike in player approval comes at a crucial juncture for Bethesda as they gear up for the Shattered Space DLC launch this fall. While details about the DLC are scarce, except for its promise to expand the main story, maintaining player interest in anticipation of the release remains a key objective for Bethesda Game Studios. The update, currently exclusive to Steam Beta, is set for a full platform release on May 15.

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