Bethesda has confirmed that Starfield remains an active priority, releasing an anniversary update to mark the space RPG's continued development heading into its third year. The studio revealed the game has now been played by more than 17 million people, and stated that it "remains an important part of our future," signalling that further content and support are planned rather than the game being quietly wound down.

The update comes alongside details of what to expect in "Year 3" of Starfield's lifecycle, following two years of post-launch support that has included expansions, mod tools and quality-of-life updates since its 2023 release. Bethesda's comments serve as a reassurance to fans who had questioned the title's ongoing support amid the studio's other commitments, including The Elder Scrolls 6, though specific new features or a release timeline for the next phase of content were not detailed in full.