After months of speculation and anticipation, Bethesda Softworks and the Xbox Game Studios have finally given us a new date.
Earlier today, an update video was published on all of Bethesda's media outlets, informing fans that the game is scheduled for a September 6, 2023 release.
The video shows game director Todd Howard addressing the public from Bethesda's offices as some of his colleagues carry on with play testing in the background. Howard said that more details on the game will be revealed in a special event dedicated to Starfield, called Starfield Direct, which will take place on June 11.
This June, we're going to bring you into the studio and give you a deep dive in the game at our Starfield direct," says Howard. "There's so much that we still have to show you. The game has many of the hallmarks that you'd expect from us, but it's also a very unique experience.
This is great news for everyone that was worried about why Starfield was absent from the January 25 Developer Direct. It's likely that Microsoft-owned Bethesda Softworks didn't want it to overshadow the other announcements they had planned for that day. The dedicated Starfield showcase will probably air right after Microsoft's annual Xbox showcase on Sunday, June 11th.