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"The majority of this building is working on The Elder Scrolls 6": Todd Howard says Bethesda's full focus is on the RPG it announced in 2018, and "it's so different than Starfield, so different than Fallout"
Bethesda Game Studios is now primarily focused on developing The Elder Scrolls 6, with the majority of the studio working on the title. Todd Howard stated that the game feels "so different" from Starfield and Fallout, and that the team is in a good place with the franchise. The Elder Scrolls 6 was first announced in 2018.
Starfield till PS5 7 april – med rymdresor och nytt story-DLC
Starfield is releasing on PlayStation 5 on April 7, ending its exclusivity on Xbox. The release coincides with the free 'Free Lanes' update, which adds inter-planetary travel, and the new story DLC 'Terran Armada'. Bethesda has also set a new lower price point of $49.99 for the base game.
"We were never going to make Mass Effect": Skyrim and Fallout artist says when it came to Starfield, the…
Bethesda's lead artist Istvan Pely stated that Starfield was designed to explore a realistic section of the galaxy, differentiating it from BioWare's Mass Effect series. He explained that the focus was on the vastness of space and improving systems to deliver content to players, rather than creating numerous fully realized planets.
With The Elder Scrolls 6, Todd Howard says Bethesda has "handled" the Creation Engine "better than we ever have" thanks to lessons learned from Starfield
Bethesda Game Studios has improved its Creation Engine for The Elder Scrolls 6, learning from the development of Starfield. Todd Howard stated that the team has handled engine updates better than ever before, leading to a more productive development cycle for the upcoming RPG. Lessons learned from Starfield's Creation Engine 2 have been applied to Creation Engine 3 for The Elder Scrolls 6.
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Starfield is launching on PlayStation 5 on April 7, coinciding with the release of the "Free Lanes" update and the "Terran Armada" story DLC. The "Free Lanes" update introduces significant gameplay enhancements, including free flight between planets, new customization options with X-Tech, and improved outpost management. The "Terran Armada" DLC adds a new story campaign featuring the Terran Armada faction and a new companion, Delta.
"There's more to come for Starfield": Bethesda says the Terran Armada DLC and Free Lanes update…
Bethesda has confirmed that Starfield will receive ongoing support beyond the upcoming Free Lanes update and Terran Armada DLC, with plans for future content. The studio is also working on The Elder Scrolls 6, but assures that Starfield's development is a long-term commitment. Starfield is also slated for a PlayStation 5 release.
Todd Howard was "really, really sorry" to see former Xbox chief Phil Spencer retire, but says new CEO Asha…
Bethesda's Todd Howard expressed regret over Phil Spencer's departure from Xbox, but conveyed optimism about the new leadership under Asha Sharma. Sharma recently took over as CEO of Xbox following the exits of Phil Spencer and former president Sarah Bond.
Starfield’s next massive update is free for everyone, with tantalizing prospects: ‘There are places the team still wants to explore’
Starfield is receiving a massive free update called Free Lanes, which adds new content, mechanics like Cruise Mode for system exploration, and quality-of-life improvements. The update will launch alongside the game's release on PlayStation 5 on April 7. Bethesda's lead creative producer, Tim Lamb, indicated that while this is the last major named update, there are still plans for future content and exploration of the game's lore.
Starfield settles another system and lands on PlayStation 5 next month
Starfield is launching on PlayStation 5 on April 7, ending its exclusivity. The game will also receive a price reduction for the base edition to $50 and a new DLC titled Terran Armada. A major free update, Free Lanes, will introduce manual space travel and other requested features.
"We do have long-term plans" - Ahead of Starfield's PS5 launch, Bethesda teases this is far from the end of the controversial space-faring RPG's life
Bethesda has confirmed long-term plans to support Starfield with new content, including the upcoming Terran Armada story DLC and the Free Lanes update. The studio also officially announced a PlayStation 5 release for the game. Executives Tim Lamb and Todd Howard indicated that this support will extend for years, with more expansions beyond Shattered Space already planned.
The Future of Bethesda's Starfield Revealed | Console Creatures
Bethesda has revealed upcoming content updates for Starfield, including the Free Lanes update and the Shattered Space expansion, which will add new features like ship autopilot, weapon and armor customization with X-Tech, and enhanced outpost building. These updates aim to address player feedback and improve existing systems rather than being a 'Starfield 2.0'. The Free Lanes update is scheduled for April 7, 2026, with the Shattered Space expansion also launching on the same date.
Yup, Starfield is coming to PS5 in April
Bethesda announced that Starfield will be released for PlayStation 5 on April 7th, coinciding with the Free Lanes update. The game will be priced at $49.99 for the base edition and $69.99 for the Premium Edition, which includes the Shattered Space and Terran Armada expansions. The PlayStation 5 version will feature DualSense integration and a Pro Performance Mode for PlayStation 5 Pro users.
Starfield Free Lanes & Terran Armada – Everything to know about the biggest updates yet
Bethesda is releasing two major updates for Starfield on April 7th: the paid Terran Armada expansion and the free Free Lanes update. Terran Armada introduces a new questline with a massive fleet threatening the Settled Systems, new characters, and ship customization options. The Free Lanes update adds Cruise Mode for seamless travel between planets, X-Tech for weapon and gear upgrades, a Quantum Entanglement Device for New Game Plus, new companions, and outpost customization.
Starfield Free Lanes and Terran Armada Preview – Bethesda Might Finally Be Giving Me the Version of
Bethesda provided a preview of Starfield's upcoming major update, Free Lanes, and the Terran Armada story DLC, both launching April 7. The update introduces a new cruise mode for space travel, new resources, enemy modifiers, and companions. The Terran Armada DLC adds a new questline focused on robotic forces. Starfield will also be released on PlayStation 5 on the same date, with support for the console's hardware features.
Starfield coming to PS5 on April 7 alongside ‘Free Lanes’ update and story DLC ‘Terran Armada’
Bethesda Softworks and Bethesda Game Studios announced that Starfield will be released for PlayStation 5 on April 7. The release coincides with the 'Free Lanes' update and the 'Terran Armada' story DLC.
Starfield Launches For PlayStation 5 On April 7 | Console Creatures
Bethesda has announced that Starfield will be released on PlayStation 5 on April 7, coinciding with the Free Lanes and Terran Armada updates. The game will leverage the PlayStation 5's hardware features, with a Pro Performance Mode and Pro Visual Mode available for PlayStation 5 Pro owners. The article also includes a brief excerpt from a previous review praising Starfield's companions and narrative.
Starfield is coming to PlayStation 5 on April 7
Starfield will be released on PlayStation 5 on April 7, coinciding with its largest free update, Free Lanes, and the new Terran Armada story DLC, which will be available on all platforms. The PlayStation 5 version will feature enhanced DualSense controller integration and visual upgrades for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Starfield Free Lanes Update and Terran Armada DLC Preview
Bethesda Game Studios provided a preview of Starfield's upcoming Free Lanes update and Terran Armada DLC, set to release on April 7 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The Free Lanes update introduces interplanetary travel, new collectibles, and the X-Tech system for upgrades, while the Terran Armada DLC adds a new questline with robotic enemies. The PlayStation 5 version will leverage the DualSense controller's features and offer Pro Performance and Pro Visual modes for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Starfield PS5 release date confirmed as the price of the base game falls by $20 for all platforms
Starfield will be released on PlayStation 5 on April 7, 2026, for $49.99, marking the end of its Xbox Series X exclusivity. The price reduction applies to all platforms, with the base game originally launching at $69.99 on September 6, 2023. The PS5 launch coincides with a free update adding new features, and the Premium Edition will include the Shattered Space and Terran Armada DLCs.
Everything Todd Howard told us about The Elder Scrolls 6, Creation Engine 3, and the future of Bethesda RPGs:…
Bethesda Game Studios executive producer Todd Howard provided insights into the development of The Elder Scrolls 6, confirming it is built on Creation Engine 3. He discussed the studio's approach to engine development, drawing lessons from Starfield's creation on Creation Engine 2. Howard also touched upon the studio's development philosophy, team sizes, and the long anticipation for the next installment in the Elder Scrolls series.