We don't often find ourselves amid the hype, speculation, and expectations of a game launch that can reshape gaming as we know it. And yet, here we are, on the cusp of Bethesda's latest epic: Starfield.
We've been aboard the Starfield train for quite some time now. First teased at E3 2018, the game had this mesmerizing allure. The promise of exploring over a thousand planets, engaging in an "astonishing" number of side quests, and to make decisions that affect branching paths and factions, has tantalized gamers for years. But now, the stars have finally aligned; Starfield has gone gold.
For the uninitiated, "going gold" is a sacred term in the gaming world. Historically, it meant the game's final version was immortalized onto a special gold-colored master CD. This master was then duplicated to flood stores with fresh copies of the game. While the golden discs of yore may be a relic, the sentiment remains: the game is ready to soar.
Why is this moment so significant for Bethesda? Starfield is their first single-player RPG since the iconic Fallout 4, which graced us nearly eight years ago. More importantly, it's the studio's first unique property in what feels like forever.
