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The moment has finally arrived andStarfield, the epic space odyssey from Bethesda Game Studios, is here for gamers across the world. Although the official release of the title is not until September 6th, those who pre-ordered the Premium Edition have early access to traverse the universe and customize their characters as they see fit. It is unsurprising that the space RPG has become so popular, however, recent numbers show just how much attention the game has received.
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Starfieldwas always destined to become a huge title among gamers. The level of hype surrounding it certainly suggested it would be a massive commercial success. And even though there are plenty of users still waiting to play the standard version, hundreds of thousands of players are already breaking records and flying through the stars.
Todd Howard, and the rest of the developers behindStarfield, are determined to see the game become a win for critics and audiences alike. It appears one of the goals for the RPG is not just to be an incredible experience, but also to dominate other titles in the market. The release date was likely strategically determined to avoid the many other games coming out in October, and with this slot, players can deem the monthStarfieldSeptember.
The Numbers Are In And They Show Just How Good Starfield is Doing
If you’re unconvinced as to the success ofStarfield, take a look at the stats. A recent post from Twitter/X user, @Okami13_, includes the following information about its performance:
“#Starfield is having one hell of a launch on Steam.
• 230K peak CCU
• 4th biggest launch of the year, passing Armored Core 6 and RE4
• 500K+ peak Twitch viewers
• Top seller on Steam worldwide
Remember that only people who paid up to $100 for early access can play atm. 🤯”
This shows just how wellStarfieldis doing and it hasn’t even released in its standard version. As the Twitter/X post indicates, those playing the game are the ones who paid $100 for the Premium edition. Bethesda is certainly bringing in a solid revenue stream, and this is only going to increase whenStarfieldexits early access and comes to standard editions. We can also expect to see an increase in players in a few days since the title will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.
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Another aspect of theStarfieldstates which is worth noting is that it is surpassing major releases likeArmored Core 6andResident Evil 4.Armored Core 6just recently overtookBaldur’s Gate 3on Steam, however it looks like this victory was short lived.
In fact, the current state of the Steam store hasCounter-Strike: Global Offensivein second place withBaldur’s Gate 3holding strong to the third place position. While it is very possibleBaldur’s gate 3andArmored Core 6will fight for position in the ranks,Starfieldprobably isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Everything that happens with the Bethesda title will be under a microscope with the gaming community. Anyone who cares about RPG’s or video games will want to see what happens withStarfieldand if it is the game so many expected it to be. Microsoft has put a lot of time and money into this product and as the tech company continues to acquire developers it will want a return on its investment.
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Ezekiel Hall
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
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Ezekiel is an avid gamer, film enthusiast, and has a love for technology. When he has free time you are most likely to find him playing something on PlayStation or binge watching a new show. He is a fan of all things DC, Marvel, and Star Wars.
