Bethesda’s Newest RPG Hits Milestone, Projected to Reach 10 Million Players by Next Week
In an extraordinary turn of events, Bethesda Game Studio’s latest RPG blockbuster, Starfield, has skyrocketed to become the studio’s most successful launch just days after its official release. While the game’s towering presence on Steam and Xbox store’s top-selling charts hinted at a strong debut, the exclusion of PlayStation from the launch platform list has left many fans disappointed.
A Galactic Success
In a recent tweet, Starfield’s official account announced that over six million players have already delved into the universe crafted by the creators of Skyrim and Fallout. This colossal figure includes players on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and possibly Xbox Cloud Gaming as well.
Weekend Surge Expected
Xbox Head Phil Spencer corroborated the game’s overwhelming success, revealing that Starfield‘s concurrent player peak has already crossed the one million mark. With the game having launched on a Wednesday, the impending weekend is expected to drive these numbers even higher. Insiders suggest that an announcement of reaching 10 million players could be imminent.
Early Access Pays Off
For those who splurged on the $100 Premium edition or the Game Pass version’s $35 Premium upgrade, the galactic explorations commenced as early as September 1st, five days before the official release. The Steam version alone reported over 230,000 concurrent players during this early access period. Additionally, third-party data suggests that Starfield may have sold over two million premium editions/upgrades, showcasing fans’ eagerness to get an early start.
Availability and Exclusions
Starfield is currently accessible for players with Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. Moreover, Xbox and PC Game Pass subscribers, as well as Xbox Cloud Gaming users via Game Pass Ultimate, can jump into the game without incurring any extra cost. However, the glaring absence of a PlayStation version has led to a wave of discontent among fans of the platform.
Players and critics alike are eagerly waiting to see how the game’s success evolves, especially given the upcoming weekend surge. With projections suggesting a further jump in the number of players, the sky—or perhaps the stars—are the limit for Starfield.
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