Starfield — Review (2026): Is It Worth Playing?
Starfield is a space RPG from Bethesda Game Studios, released in September 2023 on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Bethesda's first new universe in 25 years. The player is a member of Constellation, exploring the galaxy in search of artifacts from an ancient civilization.
What is the game about
You are a miner who finds a mysterious artifact and joins Constellation — an organization of explorers. Your goal: find the remaining artifacts and uncover the mystery connected to them. Along the way you'll meet factions (Crimson Fleet, Freestar Collective, Ryujin Industries), pirates, aliens, and build your own ship and base.
Gameplay
- Hundreds of planets: explore procedurally generated worlds with unique resources and fauna.
- Space combat: pilot your ship, upgrade it, engage in battles.
- Factions: join different organizations with unique quests and rewards.
- NG+: after finishing, restart with kept progress and new abilities.
- Crafting and building: construct bases, research technologies.
Should you play it in 2026
Yes. After major updates, Starfield is more stable and interesting. If you love Bethesda RPGs (Skyrim, Fallout) — this is a space version with tons of content.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Huge world with hundreds of planets | Many empty, repetitive planets |
| Deep ship customization | Loading screens between locations |
| NG+ with new abilities | Average story compared to Skyrim |
FAQ
Do I need to play previous Bethesda games? No, Starfield is standalone.
How many hours? 30–50 hours main story, 100+ with side content.
On PS5? No, only Xbox and PC.