17M Player Sci-Fi RPG Officially Sets 2027 Return Date
Bethesda has confirmed that Starfield, its 2023 sci-fi RPG, will receive a major new expansion of Starborn content in 2027, as part of a broader update on the studio's plans. The announcement comes after a year in which public attention had largely drifted towards other Bethesda projects, such as The Elder Scrolls 6 and the future of Fallout, suggesting the developer wants to reassure fans that Starfield remains a priority rather than a franchise being quietly wound down.
The update revealed that Starfield has now been played by more than 17 million people, who have together spent almost a billion hours in the game since launch. Bethesda said the game's third year of support will bring new stories, targeted gameplay improvements and further updates, building towards the eventual release of new Starborn content in 2027. Exact details of that content, including whether it will take the form of a full expansion, have not yet been disclosed.
In short
- Starfield's Year 3 content plan includes new Starborn material due in 2027
- Bethesda says the game has surpassed 17 million players
- Players have logged almost a billion hours in-game since 2023
Explained simply
Starfield is a science fiction role-playing game released by Bethesda in 2023. In this single-player game, players explore a fictional universe and develop their characters through quests and exploration.
Public interest in Starfield has diminished in recent months as attention shifted to other Bethesda projects. The developer's announcement of new content arriving in 2027 addresses concerns that the game had been abandoned and signals its continued support.
Bethesda is known for providing years of updates and new content to its major releases after launch. The company's plans to continue developing Starfield through 2027 follow this pattern of long-term support for its titles.
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