It looks like the Starfield review embargo is lifting soon

Starfield's universe, boundless in its scope, promises myriad planets, unfolding tales, and hidden enigmas. As the days dwindle, the universe of Starfield calls out to us, inviting exploration.

However, the journey also comes with its own set of logistical challenges. Starfield is a behemoth, weighing in at 125 GB. Gamers, especially those on Xbox Series S with its limited internal storage, should think about their space allocation. It may be necessary for Xbox Series S and X owners to buy external SSDs or upgrade their internal storage to go on this journey.

Of course, based on what we've seen so far, this is worth the sacrifice. Fans have been itching to play Starfield, even using the snippets of pre-release video footage to piece together the game's map and using every information released since to release a detailed compendium.

Very seldom do you see such fan fervor for a game that's completely new to the eyes of many, but such is the gravity of a game like Starfield.

Yet, one can't discuss Bethesda without acknowledging the shadow of the company's past launches marred by stability issues and bugs. Their ambitious projects, while grand in scale, have historically stumbled at the starting line. Given the studio's track record, waiting a week or two post-launch might be sage advice for some gamers.

Although if we're being honest, we don't think the bugs and issues as well as the surprising surge of Baldur's Gate 3 will affect the welcoming arms of the gaming community as soon as Starfield takes off.

As we've echoed several times, Microsoft has poured significant resources to make and market Starfield. Furthermore, the additional time afforded to Bethesda by the lengthy delay allows for the sort of polish presumably reflected only on games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Baldur's Gate 3.

Ultimately, if you ask any fan of Bethesda, the best part about Starfield is not build-up to its lift off - it's what happens after. After spending a decade making Todd Howard's childhood dreams come true, the award-winning studio will then pivot to the next chapter of the Elder Scrolls saga, an equally anticipated endeavor that might be Howard's last.

While uncertainties abound, the cosmos is rife with promise. Here's hoping Bethesda's latest journey is as enchanting as its predecessors. The stars await.