Major news from the Bethesda camp ahead of their June Xbox showcase, both Redfall and Starfield have now been delayed to 2023. Starfield was previously scheduled to release at the end of 2022, but it looks like it may now release closer to the start. 2023.
Redfall, the upcoming first-person shooter from Arkane Studios, the Prey development team and the critically acclaimed Dishonored, was also due out this year. These are the two most anticipated releases from Bethesda, but it looks like fans may have to wait a little longer for them.
In a statement released by Bethesda, the publisher says the team at Arkane Austin and Bethesda are committed to delivering a polished gaming experience, so a delay seems necessary to live up to the title’s ambitions.
Starfield and Redfall from Bethesda will be released in early 2023
Starfield is one of the most anticipated releases of the last few years as it is an RPG developed by Bethesda and set in space. Players don’t know much about the game yet, as the studio has only released one cinematic trailer that reveals little about the game.
Starfield promises to be one of the biggest Xbox exclusives as the game will only be available on Xbox Series X/S and Microsoft Windows. A lot depends on the game, as it will lead the development of Xbox games, and fans have been waiting for years for an RPG from Bethesda.
Game delay isn’t necessarily negative, as it means the teams working on the games will have extra time to polish the game. Given the hype and expectations from Starfield and Redfall, publishers and studios will likely want to take the time to bring the game to its highest possible level.