Starfield Crosses 10 Million Players In Two Weeks

In an exciting update shared on Bethesta‘s official Twitter account, the highly-anticipated spacefaring RPG, Starfield, has achieved over 10 million players within two weeks of its release. The game’s exceptional popularity has solidified its status as Bethesda Game Studios‘ most successful launch to date.

Thank you to more than 10 million #Starfield explorers for creating the biggest launch in Bethesda history. pic.twitter.com/5u2SwqqKu1

— Bethesda (@bethesda) September 19, 2023

Released on September 6th, Starfield is exclusively available on Xbox consoles but is also playable on PC. While specific platform breakdowns were not provided, it’s important to note that Xbox has been counting player accounts rather than traditional sales, given the prevalence of Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.

Microsoft has positioned Starfield as a potential driver of Xbox Series X|S sales, which have faced major competition from the PlayStation 5. In anticipation of the game’s release, Microsoft took steps to expand its reach and profitability. This included discontinuing the $1 Xbox Game Pass trial and introducing an updated Xbox Series S model with increased storage capacity.

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Starfield marks Bethesda Game Studios‘ first new IP in over 25 years. The game offers players an open-world experience set in space, with numerous planets to explore and the option to follow the main story or engage in exploration. Starfield’s release has spurred creativity among players, leading to the design of starships inspired by franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek.

As Starfield continues to gain traction, gamers worldwide await updates on its progress, while Microsoft celebrates this significant achievement in the face of recent challenges.