Fans Speculate Whether Starfield Will Replace Master Chief as Xbox Mascot

The fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Bethesda’s latest IP, Starfield. This new exclusive title for Xbox has mesmerized all the fans with its graphics and gameplay. Furthermore, the game is already being regarded as a Game of the Year contender by fans, owing to the developer’s stellar track record. While fans are pitting it against other Game of the Year contenders like Spider-Man 2, seems like Starfield is also up against an in-house title.

For a while, Bungie’s Halo has been the face of the Xbox consoles like Series X/S. But now Bungie belongs to the rival company PlayStation. Naturally, fans have started to speculate whether Xbox will be replacing Master Chief with Starfield as their mascot.

Will Starfield replace Halo as the flagship franchise of Xbox?

Xbox Fans have started to wonder if will Microsoft replace Halo with Starfield as its flagship franchise. This question gained traction when images of Xbox consoles in China emerged on a Reddit post. The console shown in that image had a Starfield image in place of the regular mascot of Xbox, Halo’s Master Chief. This move from Microsoft has surprised many fans.

However, this move might be the right tactical decision. Looking at the hype around Starfield, Xbox would be looking to push a title developed by its studio. And looking at the last entry in the Halo series that came in November 2021, fans would also be looking at a more recent game. Furthermore, there are almost no potential signs that Bungie will be making a new entry in the Halo series.

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Multiple fans have come together to share their views on this topic. While some fans feel that to be made a flagship franchise, Bethesda needs to release at least two more titles in the Starfield universe. Judging by the full hands of Bethesda with Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5, it might take quite a while.

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However, some fans believe Starfield is ready to replace Master Chief. They are calling Starfield the best culmination of all Bethesda titles. How much weightage that statement holds can only be uncovered after the game’s release.

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Starfield is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC on September 6, 2023. What are your thoughts on Starfield being Xbox’s next flagship franchise after Halo? Let us know in the comments section below.

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