Skyrim's co-lead designer says Starfield's main problem is that it never fully cohered as a game: 'It was a releasable game, but it wasn't the best'

And the reception was what he expected.
Gamepressure

Todd Howard was too busy. Former Bethesda employee points out Starfield's main issue

Starfield wasn't Bethesda's best game, but despite its problems, Kurt Kuhlmann at least doesn't consider the space RPG an ...
FandomWire

“When he wasn’t around, games suffered”: Ex-Bethesda Developer Just Revealed the Real Reason Why Starfield Tanked and The Elder Scrolls 6 Might Too

Former Bethesda loremaster Kurt Kuhlmann explains how the studio's growth may have hurt Starfield and could impact Elder ...
Dexerto

Bethesda dev reveals why he quit after 20 years following broken Elder Scrolls 6 promise

Former Bethesda developer Kurt Kuhlmann has revealed the circumstances that led to his departure from the studio in 2023.
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Two years later, Starfield remains the game Bethesda wanted to make all along – and it was never meant to be a crowd-pleaser

From Starfield to Oblivion, I think Bethesda Game Studios' sandboxes feel more alive than technically superior efforts from other developers. I also believe the studio has smartly distanced each of ...
The Express Tribune

Former Skyrim developer explains early 2018 reveal of The Elder Scrolls 6 despite long wait

Former Skyrim lead artist says Bethesda revealed The Elder Scrolls 6 early to manage expectations ahead of Starfield ...

Bethesda's former Elder Scrolls loremaster on why he left, Starfield's 'communication breakdowns', and how he wanted The Elder Scrolls 6 'to be The Empire Strikes Back'

He became the Elder Scrolls "loremaster" because of his longevity at the studio and his shaping of Tamriel's history: when ...
VideoGamer

Biggest Starfield modders are leaving Bethesda’s sci-fi RPG behind as they become “disenchanted with the game”

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and ...
IGN

Ex-Bethesda Veteran Explains Why Its Games Like Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Starfield Will Always Have Loading Screens

Bethesda games are known for their sometimes lengthy loading screens. At a time when developers are aiming for as little loading as possible, it remains a big part of the Bethesda game experience.