Bethesda's Hype Sways Starfield's Reception, Says Skyrim Designer

Skyrim designer Bruce Nesmith says Starfield would likely have been hailed as groundbreaking if released by a different studio, but Bethesda’s towering reputation created unrealistically high expectations that colored the reception. The game is solid but hasn’t matched fan hopes, while The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5 face the difficult task of meeting those hype levels; a rumored big update could address common complaints (load times, space flight) and shift perceptions.