Bethesda's Todd Howard says that Starfield's Xbox exclusivity made for a better game as Bethesda only needed to focus on a couple of platforms.
Starfield launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass earlier this week to an impressive reception — we gave Bethesda Game Studios' latest RPG a 9/10 score in our
— and according to game director Todd Howard, Starfield is a"better product" because of its Xbox exclusivity.Before Starfield had a chance to wow us all with its vast recreation of the universe, Bethesda Game Studios came under fire following the revelation that its— a concern amplified by Redfall's stumble through launch with a locked framerate of 30fps.
"You know this is the hardware or the thing people are playing on, so the ability to focus on that always yields a better product. You do want people to be able to access it of course. But being with Xbox means there is an ease of access for us," Howard told the. Later adding,"I do also think people attach brands to certain games. When you think of Zelda you think of the Switch and I think there are times when that can be a real benefit.
Bethesda Game Studios has built a reputation on creating huge worlds with its Elder Scrolls and Fallout games, and while Starfield is the studio's first new IP in over 25 years, it doesn't deviate from that concept in the slightest."Options are what I think keeps a game going in your head," Howard said.
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