{"id":204452,"date":"2021-02-28T18:04:11","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T18:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/starfield-reveal-microsoft-bethesda-event-rumored-2021-releases\/"},"modified":"2021-02-28T18:04:11","modified_gmt":"2021-02-28T18:04:11","slug":"microsofts-rumored-bethesda-event-may-be-starfields-time-to-shine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/02\/28\/microsofts-rumored-bethesda-event-may-be-starfields-time-to-shine\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft’s Rumored Bethesda Event May Be Starfield’s Time to Shine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Speculation about a potential Bethesda-related event by Microsoft have been significantly rising in the weeks leading up to the finalization of the deal. Earlier this year, it was announced that the EU’s European Commission would oversee Microsoft’s acquisition<\/a> tentatively by March 5, 2021. Rumors suggest that once this deal is complete, Microsoft would\u00a0host a Bethesda-related\u00a0event, which could set the stage for\u00a0Starfield<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Discussions\u00a0regarding\u00a0such an event started once Games Beat’ Jeff Grubb discussed what could happen once Xbox and Bethesda deal is finalized. According to him, a Bethesda-related event<\/a> is being planned for mid-March. Keeping everyone’s expectations in check, Grubb further mentioned that this won’t be as big as Nintendo Direct event. There may not necessarily be any big announcements, but it could formally introduce fans to\u00a0Starfield<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0What to Expect From Microsoft’s Rumored Bethesda Event<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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While there are plenty of unannounced Bethesda titles<\/a> that could take the center stage, the title that would undoubtedly have the most impact is none other than Starfield<\/em>. Bethesda Game Studios’ first new IP in over 25 years, Starfield<\/em>, has been shrouded in mystery ever since it was revealed back at E3 2018. Not much about the game has been revealed since then, other than the fact that it’s Bethesda’s biggest game yet.<\/p>\n

Recent Starfield<\/em> leaks<\/a>, that included screenshots from an early build of the game gave a glimpse of what players could expect from this enigmatic sci-fi epic. This includes space travels, jetpacks, an O2 meter, and settlement building features that originated in Fallout 4<\/em> and carried over extensively to 2018’s Fallout 76<\/em>. While there’s no confirmation on whether the leaks were real, the sheer detail on each one of them seems to indicate that they are.<\/p>\n

As such, the mysterious aura surrounding Starfield<\/em> has made long-term Bethesda fans all the more excited to\u00a0know what the game is all about. The numerous mentions of the game from Xbox head Phil Spencer, at every turn, is also a clear indication that Microsoft is acknowledging the hype Starfield<\/em>\u00a0is bringing to Xbox’s first-party lineup.<\/p>\n

What’s even more interesting is that a rumor suggested that Starfield<\/em> might have been a PS5 exclusive<\/a>. This info was revealed last year by a prominent journalist, something which many other industry insiders backed up as well. Sony approaching Bethesda for a Starfield<\/em> exclusivity deal doesn’t seem far-fetched, as Deathloop<\/em> and GhostWire: Tokyo<\/em> are both PS5 timed-exclusives.<\/p>\n

However, given how that deal went south and Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda<\/a> came into the picture, Starfield may very well be now the wild card Xbox needed. This sudden transition from being a new IP from a popular third-party studio to a new IP from an Xbox first-party studio changes things entirely and as such, the enigmatic Starfield brings<\/em> even more attention to itself.<\/p>\n

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While Xbox boasts some of the best shooter franchises in history, it also has been home to some incredible western RPGs<\/a> over the years. While it’s easy to quote Fable<\/em> as one of the defining RPG franchises\u00a0on\u00a0Xbox, it’s also important to acknowledge how\u00a0prominent\u00a0Bethesda RPGs have been on this platform. One of Bethesda’s all-time greats, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion<\/em>,\u00a0was timed exclusive on Xbox 360 and PC, while the PS3 users\u00a0waited over a year to get their hands on it.<\/p>\n

With the next-gen Xbox consoles and PC, Xbox seems\u00a0focused on yet again being the home to some of the crowning RPG’s franchises in history, while also giving room to new IPs to make their presence felt. While dedicated fans are excited about next-gen Fable<\/em>, The Elder Scrolls 6<\/em><\/a>, The Outer Worlds 2<\/em>, and quite possibly a sequel to Wasteland 3<\/em>, titles such as Starfield<\/em> and Avowed<\/em> are set to entice an entirely new audience that would make their way to the Xbox ecosystem.<\/p>\n

While most of the aforementioned titles are still pretty early in development, Starfield<\/em>\u00a0(being true to its name) should be the\u00a0guiding star. Development on Starfield<\/em> started right after Fallout 4’s<\/em> final DLC, Nuka World<\/em> released back in 2016. As such, the game has spent over 4 years in the oven,\u00a0a similar development cycle for other Bethesda RPGs\u00a0as well. Moreover, a recent rumor that surfaced over at ResetEra by popular insider NateDrake also suggests that Starfield<\/em> is a 2021 title<\/a>. This makes Starfield’s<\/em> appearance on this Bethesda-related event all the more important.<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a010 Story-Heavy Sci-Fi Games To Play While Waiting For Starfield<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Like every year, 2021’s holiday season will see the release of a multitude of big titles, from both annual and non-annual franchises. Halo Infinite<\/em> is also releasing this fall<\/a>, as was confirmed by 343 Industries. While Halo<\/em> would be a major talk of the town during this holiday season, Starfield<\/em> having the edge of being a new IP\u00a0could also garner all sorts of attention.<\/p>\n

Moreover, Xbox could positively benefit from a diverse first-party holiday lineup that includes both Halo Infinite<\/em> and Starfield<\/em>.\u00a0 If PlayStation’s track record is anything to go by, there could be a big first-party title targeting the late summer window or early fall. As of now, that title seems to be the highly anticipated Horizon Forbidden West<\/em>. Sony’s Jim Ryan recently confirmed that Horizon: Forbidden West<\/em> is still targeting the 2021 window<\/a>. While both Starfield<\/em> and Horizon: Forbidden West<\/em> are largely different games and have different sets of audiences, they both share a common trait: They are both open-world RPGs.<\/p>\n

Horizon Zero Dawn<\/em> and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/em> released on different consoles but their sales were affected by each other. Such a thing could happen here as well. Surprisingly, details on Horizon: Forbidden West<\/em> are pretty scarce at the moment. What with a no-show at the latest\u00a0State of Play event<\/a>, so far there hasn’t been\u00a0any indication\u00a0from Sony or Guerrilla Games on when fans could get a glimpse of the game. As such, a solid marketing tactic that includes an early reveal could\u00a0greatly benefit Starfield<\/em>\u00a0and set the stage for the people looking to spend countless hours in a big open-world RPG this holiday season.<\/p>\n

Given how Starfield<\/em> is an entirely new IP and not a sequel to cult classic franchises such as The Elder Scrolls<\/em> and Fallout<\/em>, the game needs an extensive showcase and deep dive to remove skepticism and induce excitement.\u00a0Fortunately, Bethesda is already moving ahead with its plan to start promoting\u00a0Starfield<\/em> with a Bethesda Charity Auction<\/a>. If this is any indication, a reveal at this rumored Bethesda event could really give Starfield the spotlight it needs.<\/p>\n

Starfield<\/em><\/strong> is currently in development.<\/p>\n

MORE:\u00a0Starfield Needs One Feature Fallout and TES Fans Have Wanted For Years<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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