After years of waiting, Bethesda wants you to spend money on Starfield

We are a little less than 3 months away from the release of Starfield and it’s clear Bethesda & Microsoft are capitalizing on the opportunity to create custom products. Wondering what limited edition or collector editions were announced for Starfield? We are here to cover all of that for you. The Starfield Xbox Series XlS Controller – $79.99 USD – You can purchase this controller now at most retailers. The Starfield Xbox Wireless Headset – $124.99 USD – This is the first of its kind for Xbox and there’s no better way to introduce a custom Xbox headset with Starfield. It’s available for purchase now. The Starfield Constellation Edition – $299.99 USD – The Collector’s Edition for Starfield is one of the biggest CE’s we’ve seen in recent memory. It is a little pricey, but looks worth every penny. It’s available for pre-order at retailers. The Starfield Standard Edition – $69.99 USD – The Standard Edition comes with the base game, but if you pre-order you’ll be able to receive some in-game bonuses. The Starfield Digital Premium Edition – $99.99 USD – This one comes with a lot of what the Constellation Edition comes with, but without the physical perks. The Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade – $34.99 USD – This edition is a little strange, but if you already own Xbox Game Pass and want some of the cool things you get with the digital premium edition you can get it for a low price. For now that looks to be all of the special editions for Starfield. Are you willing to spend over $300.00 to get everything? Starfield will be coming to Xbox Seires XlS and PC on September 6, 2023. Stay tuned for more Starfield updates and news.
Starfield will run at 4K / 30 FPS on Xbox Series X

In a recent interview with IGN, Todd Howard spoke about the performance of Starfield on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Starfield will run in 4K resolution on Series X while on Series S it will run in 1440p. With that being said the game will run at 30fps so the game is consistent with performance. Here is what Todd said to IGN in the interview: “Fortunately in this one, we’ve got it running great. It’s often running way above that. Sometimes it’s 60. But on the consoles, we do lock it because we prefer the consistency” After the recent controversies with Redfall many will be critical of this news with the frame rate being locked on consoles. With how visually Starfield will be this move makes sense and who knows if we’ll even notice it when we are traveling the planets. Source: IGN
Clockwork Revolution is a time-bending steampunk action RPG coming to Xbox Series XlS & PC

During the Xbox Games Showcase, inXile Entertainment shared the new project they’ve been working on. Clockwork Revolution is a time-bending steampunk action RPG, has deep interconnected roleplaying systems, and the ability to create your own unique character from the ground up Clockwork Revolution takes place in the vibrant Victorian-era metropolis of Avalon, where steam trains fly overhead, wealthy industrialists replace their limbs with ornate clockwork prosthetics, and mechanical servants fulfill their masters’ every whim. You can keep up to date on the work inXile Entertainment is doing with Clockwork Revolution here. Clockwork Revolution will be a Xbox Series XlS console exclusive and it’ll be coming to PC. No release date has been shared yet as it seems early in the process still.
Final Fantasy XVI Demo Comes Out Tomorrow

Square Enix hosted a Final Fantasy XVI Pre-Launch Celebration as we are less than two weeks away from its official launch on PlayStation 5. While there are many media and fan attendees at this event playing a demo of Final Fantasy XVI the fans at home won’t wait long to play. Starting tomorrow, June 12 a Final Fantasy XVI Demo will be coming to PlayStation 5 for all owners. Even better news is there will be over 2 hours worth of prologue gameplay and saved data will carry over to the main game if you wish to purchase. The Final Fantasy XVI Demo will come out at 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET. Source
Microsoft states there are more than 5,000 games in development for Xbox

After the Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield direct happened, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox Creator Experience, Sarah Bond, Head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, and Game Director at Bethesda Game Studios, Todd Howard spoke to at Xbox fan fest talking about the Future of Xbox and all the games that were shown off. One of the topics discussed was Xbox delivering great games and they stated there are over 5,000 games in development for Xbox. Obviously, a lot of those games would be on other platforms and that would also include indie games alongside AAA releases. Here was the exact quote from the event: “There are currently more than 5,000 games in development for Xbox from developers across 100 countries – that’s more games in development from third parties than at any time in Xbox history. With this wellspring of games to come, our vision is to enable Xbox to offer the most diverse, easy-to-access line-up in the industry – you’re never far from finding your next favorite game.” The recent Xbox Games Showcase was strong showing off Fable, Avowed, Hellblade 2, Starfield and a lot more. How confident are you on the future of Xbox? Source: Xbox
Still Wakes the Deep comes to Xbox Series XlS & PlayStation 5 in 2024

Still Wakes the Deep was announced today at the Xbox Games Showcase. It’s a first-person, narrative horror developed by The Chinese Room. The game is built in Unreal Engine 5 and will launch in early 2024. In Still Wakes the Depp you are an off-shore oil rig worker, fighting for his life through a vicious storm, perilous surroundings, and the dark, freezing North Sea waters. All lines of communication have been severed. All exits are gone. All that remains is to face the unknowable horror that’s come aboard. Search for your crew and help them survive if you can. Run, climb, and swim through the flooding corridors and storm-lashed outer decks. Face a terrifying, unrelenting foe. And pray that, one day, you get to see your family again. Still Wakes the Deep will be available for Xbox Series XlS, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and PlayStation 5. It’ll also launch with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC.
33 Immortals is a Co-op Action-roguelike for 33 Players

Thunder Lotus announced 33 Immortals during the Xbox Games Showcase and the game is going to have a ridiculous Co-op experience unlike any other game. In 33 Immortals, players are damned souls, rebelling against God’s final judgment. The game’s quick and seamless matchmaking launches 33 players into punchy co-op roguelike raids, in a radically streamlined re-imagining of the MMO experience Thunder Lotus has dubbed “pick-up and raid”. Players optimize their builds to match their playstyle, mixing and matching weapons, perks, and persistent upgrades to steadily improve their rebellion’s odds of withstanding the wrath of God. Above all, 33 Immortals actively encourages players to collaborate throughout the runs, to ensure that the largest and strongest group possible survives the enemy hordes, and prevails in the showstopping boss fights. 33 Immortals is the debut online multiplayer title for Thunder Lotus, the studio best known for immersive single player experiences like the 2 million unit-selling Spiritfarer. A public beta will come out in Fall 2023 and 33 Immortals will be released in Early 2024 for Xbox Series XlS, PC via Epic Games Store, Windows PC and Xbox Game Pass.
Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade is up for pre-order for $34.99

Starfield has multiple options for players when it comes to buying the game. They recently announced the Constellation Edition which includes a Starfield Chronomark Watch along with other items. If you wish to buy the Standard Edition of the game there will be an option to do the Premium Upgrade for the game. The Starfield Premium Upgrade for Xbox Series XlS is priced at $34.99 USD and includes the following: Up to 5 days early access to play game Steelbook Constellation Skin Patch Access to digital extra’s, soundtrack and artbook. You will have to buy the game separately or if you were to own the game thanks to Xbox Game Pass you could buy this on the side which comes with some nice items. Pre-Orders for the Starfield Premium Upgrade are up now.
Microsoft announces 1TB SSD Carbon Black Xbox Series S

Microsoft ended the Xbox Games Showcase with an announcement for the Xbox Series S. The 1TB SSD Carbon Black Xbox Series S is an upgrade to the original version where it was 512GB and it’ll feature the same next-gen speed and performance, but with just double the space. You’ll make the most of every gaming minute with features like Quick Resume, lightning-fast load times, and gameplay of up to 120 FPS – all powered by Xbox Velocity Architecture. The Carbon Black 1TB Xbox Series S will launch September 1 and pre-orders will become live later today for $349.99 ERP. Source: Xbox
Starfield requires 125 GB on PC

If you are planning to get Starfield on PC you better plan on freeing up some space because it’s going to take up a lot. You might already be prepared for it, but Starfield will require 125 GB for PC the official Steam listing shares. This was first spotted out by gitrektali on ResetEra. That might not even include the upcoming story expansion Bethesda has planned for the game. Starfield is the first new universe in over 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.