Will The Xbox Exclusive Starfield Have A Physical Edition?

Published 06/25/2023, 12:59 PM EDT

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Every update on Bethesda’s Starfield has been adding to the excitement of fans awaiting the release. The Xbox Showcase 2023’s highlight would hands down be the announcement of Starfield. The title has ignited a wave of curiosity among the gaming community. Xbox also left no stone unturned to make the title dominate the industry. The release of the Constellation Limited customized edition received an equally exceptional response

With the ongoing evolution in the gaming world, a lot of developing giants have decided to go digital. This has been a smart move for small investors cutting down the pricing of physical distribution. Fans have also enjoyed online access at a cheaper price. Nevertheless, hardcore gaming fans still believe the investment in physical discs helps establish a sense of culture. For such enthusiastic fans, Bethesda’s latest tweet might bring some bad news,

Physical copies of Starfield do not include a disc?

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Bethesda Studios released the 45-minute-long gameplay for Starfield just after the initial announcement. The gameplay received tremendous love from the community. Ever since the reveal, there hasn’t been a day Starfield has not been discussed in fan theories. With the ultimate hype created around, fans were looking forward to collecting the physical edition of the title. The wish seems more prominent for a game as big as Starfield. Shattering the desire, Bethesda Support tweeted, “Hello! All physical editions include a code for the chosen platform. There are no physical discs.”

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The tweet was immediately deleted. Many believe the makers had to reconsider the statement due to the heated backlash. While some fans claim there might have been some miscommunication, others are now irked with the whole tweet stunt and are demanding clarification from the officials.

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According to the deleted tweet, there is an official confirmation that the makers are not planning the distribution of hard copies. The massive size of the title might be one reason for the makers’ decision of going digital. Whatever the reason is, fans were definitely left disappointed after the tweet. They are hoping that the makers will reconsider looking at the response.

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Starfield has already become one of the most anticipated titles in the industry. The title is being marketed as the best sci-fi experience of the virtual world. There has been a commendable amount of time and research that went into making the title seem more realistic and scientifically accurate. Let us wait for further updates or any upcoming clarification for the stunt.

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