Starfield's Steam rating hits an all time low

The Steam ratings for Starfield offer a clear picture of the game's reception. Gamers on Steam pay the full $70 price for the title in the hopes that it will be as good as advertised. Players on Xbox Game Pass only pay a fraction of that amount for the monthly subscription and the early access bundle.

It seems, at least on Steam, that Starfield has not reached the expectations of fans. While there are numerous factors contributing to the low review scores, one significant issue with Starfield is the persistence of bugs. Bethesda has been known for releasing buggy titles in the past and Starfield is no exception.

During the launch, a lot of players complained about the performance and Bethesda's choice to only support AMD's FSR upscaling technology. There have also been issues with players on Intel ARC GPUs being unable to play the game. The lack of a FOV slider, in-game map, and land vehicles are just some of the complaints players have with the game.

Other players complained about the invisible wall within the playable area and Starfield having too much procedural content and loading screens that break immersion. Gamers have also noted the lackluster space combat, planetary exploration, and NPC AI as some of the things that the game needs to improve on.

Bethesda has since addressed some of the issues and promised to add DLSS support and quality-of-life improvements in future titles. The most recent update for Starfield adds a FOV slider to the game.

The Steam review scores strongly indicate that Starfield has fallen short in the eyes of players paying for a full-priced game. It will be interesting to see if Bethesda would release large-scale updates for the game that will improve its overall standing. The studio already has plans for a DLC and the review scores on Steam may improve if more things are added to the game in the future. Ultimately, Starfield's longevity will depend on the kind of support that Bethesda will provide down the road.