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Starfieldwill apparently have more in common withThe Elder Scrolls 4: OblivionthanSkyrim, according to Head of Xbox Phil Spencer.Starfieldhas often been described asSkyrimin space, and for good reason. The game is clearly taking the Bethesda formula established inThe Elder ScrollsandFalloutgames and applying it to a sci-fi, outer-space setting.
Starfieldgameplay videoshave shown a game that should be very familiar to fans of Bethesda’s previous work. There are definitely major ways in whichStarfieldstands out from its predecessors, but there’s no denying that it has taken a lot fromElder ScrollsandFallout. While it has most commonly been compared toSkyrim, Phil Spencer seems to think thatStarfieldis more comparable toOblivion.
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Head of Xbox Phil Spencerrecently spoke to IGN at Gamescom 2023. During the interview, Spencer revealed that he has about 200 hours inStarfieldso far, and his assessment of the game is that it is “moreOblivionthanSkyrim.” Spencer didn’t expand on what exactly he meant by that comment, but he did add thatStarfieldis an “epic, epic game.”
While Spencer himself did not expand onStarfieldbeing more comparable toOblivionthanSkyrim, one could take a guess as to what he means.Oblivionis known for having deeper, more complex RPG mechanics thanSkyrim, withSkyrimbeing more streamlined to appeal to a wider audience. Some fans have made the argument thatOblivionalso has more memorable quests and storylines, so it’s possible Spencer could be hinting at that, though that’s entirely subjective.
Whatever Spencer meant by his comparison toOblivion, Bethesda fans will soon be able to play the game for themselves to find out.Starfield’s release timeshave been released by Bethesda, with the game going live on September 5 at 5pm PT. However, those that spring for early access will be able to playStarfieldmuch earlier than that.Starfieldearly access will be available on August 31 or September 1, depending on where one lives.
For those thatcan’t wait to playStarfieldand want to pay for early access, all they need to do is either buy the Premium Edition ($99.99) or Premium Edition Upgrade ($34.99). Those that plan on playingStarfieldthrough Xbox Game Pass but want early access should get the Premium Edition Upgrade as it will allow them to play early without actually paying for the base game.
Starfieldlaunches September 6 for PC and Xbox Series X.
