Bruce Nesmith, a former systems designer at Bethesda, shared his thoughts on the mixed reception of Starfield, the studio's first new IP in 25 years. He admits the game doesn't quite match up to classics like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout but still provides a decent experience. Nesmith thinks if another developer had released it, opinions might be better. With 15 million players on board, Starfield faced some backlash for its procedural generation and repetitive enemies. Despite the criticism, Bethesda is dedicated to improving the game, promising a new story expansion and upgrades to space gameplay for a more enjoyable...
Published on: 10/22/2025
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