Todd Howard offers a theory addressing Starfield: Shattered Space Criticism

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Key takeaways

  • Bethesda's Todd Howard wonders if the studio should have delayed Starfield's REV-8 Buggy for the Shattered Space expansion.
  • The long-awaited REV-8 release has improved planetary exploration.



Xbox boss Phil Spencer revealed that he wonders if Bethesda's Todd Howard will hold back the release. StarfieldREV-8 Buggy for Shattered space Expansion may be the right choice. Given REV-8 Starfield A new way for players to traverse the surface of planets and, long after launch, was the most requested feature for the game.

After almost a year of waiting, Bethesda released REV-8 Starfield In August 2024. This was a big step for the studio, which had never before released a game on the Creation Engine with player-controlled vehicles. It's an impressive feat that vastly improves planetary exploration, leaving many wondering why it wasn't included in the base game in the first place. The release of StarfieldThe REV-8 came a month ago Shattered space It was launched in a free update, and it was surprising that this feature wasn't bundled with the extension.


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Speaking to GameFile, Xbox's Phil Spencer talked about a recent conversation he had with Bethesda's Todd Howard. Remembering the conversation with Howard about the reception Starfieldrecent Shattered space DLC, Spencer said, “I think there's been some reaction to the expansion: “We wanted more features.” And he's like, “Well, should we have waited to put the buggies out?” Trying to balance both influences and I think there will always be a balance to manage the game month to month.


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While the Shattered space The expansion faced a lot of criticism, most of which seemed to focus on how the DLC wasn't distracting enough. StarfieldThe core gameplay loop. It's similar to a game that many don't like in the first place. While delaying REV-8 undoubtedly added to the expansion's content proposals, it is unlikely to tip the balance in the court of public opinion. If anything, Bethesda made the right choice by making this a free update, rather than something that requires players to pay.

Despite Shattered spaceMixed response from fans, Bethesda didn't give up Starfield. Earlier this month, the studio released a major update for it StarfieldBringing many important fixes to the game. It remains to be seen if Bethesda plans to release any more expansions StarfieldRemain tight-lipped on the subject for now. Developers are also on the job The Elder Scrolls 6 At this time, it is therefore unclear whether this will influence any decisions Starfieldthe future of


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