Starfield Surpasses 12 Million Players, Aims for Skyrim-like Longevity

Despite a drop in Steam rankings, Microsoft and Bethesda plan to boost the game's lifespan with upcoming DLC and mod tools.

Starfield, the space RPG from Bethesda, has surpassed 12 million players three months after its launch, according to the game's lead designer Emil Pagliarulo.
Xbox head Phil Spencer expressed his hope for Starfield to have a longevity similar to Skyrim, which is still being played 12 years after its release.
Spencer also mentioned that Starfield is currently among the top 10 most played games from Microsoft's studios.
Despite the impressive player count, Starfield has seen a drop in its ranking on Steam's live most-played games chart, falling 30 spots below Skyrim.
Microsoft and Bethesda have plans to release a DLC for Starfield, called Shattered Space, and mod tools in 2024, which they hope will boost the game's longevity.