Bethesda’s highly anticipated game, Starfield, often described as “Skyrim in Space,” has generated immense hype and is poised to become one of the biggest releases of 2023. Boasting an expansive world and promising groundbreaking innovation, Starfield has captured the attention of gamers worldwide. Nevertheless, experts express apprehension regarding its ability to measure up to a key aspect of modern gaming, constant smooth framerate. 

When it comes to developing high-budget AAA titles, Bethesda has a lengthy and contentious history. While games like Skyrim and Fallout 4 have attained iconic status in the gaming community, Bethesda’s past track record, marred by a lack of thorough bug testing prior to release and previous unsuccessful launches, has even experts worried that Starfield might end up being added to that extensive list.

Starfield won’t be able to maintain constant FPS?

During a recent episode of the popular YouTube gaming podcast, Digital Foundry, gaming experts delved into an in-depth analysis of the recently unveiled game footage for Starfield. closely analyzing the recently revealed game footage at Starfield Direct, they raised a concerning issue: the game’s frame rate took a significant hit during combat. Despite struggling to reach the coveted 60 frames per second (FPS), the frame rate plummeted as low as 19-20 FPS during intense action sequences.

The hosts of Digital Foundry voiced their observations, expressing their disappointment with the less-than-smooth performance of the Starfield footage. One of the hosts posed a crucial question, saying, “The Starfield direct footage was not smooth at all… the concern is now can they even give a stable 30?” However, the hosts also acknowledged that the subpar performance showcased in the gameplay reveal might be attributed to suboptimal footage-capturing technology or production errors. At this point, it is difficult to draw definitive conclusions.

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As gaming enthusiasts eagerly await the release of Starfield, the performance concerns raised by the Digital Foundry experts have added a layer of uncertainty. While the gameplay footage showcased moments of visual brilliance and intriguing gameplay mechanics, the apparent struggle to maintain a consistent frame rate has sparked apprehension among fans. 

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However, even if the game fails to deliver in terms of performance, it can make up for it with its vast pools full of content. With its extensive Romance system, factions, and many more Starfield players will be stuck to their sits for quite some time. What do you think about the future of Starfield? Let us know in the comments below!