Bethesda ’s Todd Howard has discussed the future of Starfield , along with how it is influencing the development of The Elder Scrolls 6. Starfield may have landed with a mixed response from fans and critics, but it appears to have been a success in terms of player numbers. That doesn’t mean much when the game is on Game Pass but it seems that rather than sweeping it under the carpet, developer Bethesda is going to support it more than their previous games.
After showing off the sci-fi title’s first expansion, Shattered Space, at the Xbox Games Showcase , Bethesda Game Studios’ director Todd Howard has confirmed Starfield has been played by over 14 million players in a new interview. Although there’s no indication of how many bought it individually. ‘We have now three big franchises [The Elder Scrolls, Fallout , Starfield],’ Howard said.
‘To have Starfield be there. It’s 14 million players, and average playtime is still over 40 hours a player. It’s a staggering amount of time in-game.
’ Bethesda previously confirmed Starfield had reached 13 million players back in December, following its launch in September. At the time, it was described as the ‘biggest launch’ in the studio’s history. As such, it’s unsurprising to hear Shattered Space will not be Starfield’s last expansion.
Speaking in the same interview with MrMattyPlays , Howard was asked if we can expect annual expansions for Starfield in the years to come. ‘More or less, yes,’ he replied.
