Starfield Could Be The Xbox Exclusive That Saves The Series X

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After first being revealed in 2018, is finally slated to release in 2023, and will hopefully be the exclusive hit Xbox has been waiting for in the new console generation. Developed and published by Bethesda, looks to be a roaring space opera that picks up in the aftermath of a solar system-spanning war. As an RPG with an astounding 1,000 explorable planets to visit, the game is expected to be a sprawling epic.

If all goes to plan and is able to deliver everything it promises, the game could become the revolutionary sci-fi RPG of the decade. It would rightfully earn its reputation as one of the most anticipated games of 2023, and as a console exclusive, would be the massive hit Microsoft has been needing, especially since the ninth generation has seen a noticeable lack of exclusive titles for the new Series X/S consoles.

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A study shared via released in mid-January claims that was currently the second most-Googled game, only behind. The study also revealed that was being searched more than upcoming powerhouses like. Even Bethesda seems to be extremely excited about the game, announcing that wouldn't be part of their Xbox showcase back in January 2023, and instead would be getting its own standalone showcase to "."

The Xbox One was a bit of a disappointment, selling far less than both the PS4 and Nintendo Switch, according to. In fact, the console's bestselling games were all non-exclusive titles like,, and. For most players, unless they were diehard fans of an Xbox exclusive like or, there was little reason for them to invest in the console. But with 's massive map size, promising story about a galaxy recovering from war, customizable gameplay, and a giant