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[Gambit2483]

Given the state of Bethesda's most recent release, and the overall state of Xbox in general, would you be ok if Bethesda announced another delay for Starfield, stating that it will now release next year?

Or do you feel that Xbox absolutely cannot go yet another year without a major AAA 1st party release?

 

[DenchDeckard]

Absolutely yes, make it right for launch.

Get forza out and maybe another surprise.

 

[March Climber]

I only trust iD and the ZOS(the ESO team) to deliver something that's guaranteed to run smoothly on release, from Bethesda.

 

[Punished Miku]

I've never cared this entire gen for any delay of any game. I have all 3 consoles and literally struggle to play what I have now. None of it impacts me personally.

 

[R6Rider]

I'm all for delays instead of getting broken games at launch.

 

[Riky]

Spencer just said they have got involved technically with Starfield far earlier than Redfall as it was at an earlier stage.
So apart from the usual bugs that come with a massive open world RPG I'm sure it will be technically sound.

 

[Bragr]

Yes yes and yes, that's a game that deserves to be at its best. There are enough games this year.

Of course, it would be a small disaster for Xbox unless they got some other game to cover fall/winter.

 

[hyperbertha]

Will not get delayed. Mark cerny forced double agent shill Spencer to release redfall. He will do the same with starfield to put the final nail in the coffin.

 

[SJRB]

Only a fucking moron would want an unfinished game released only because "Xbox needs a first party game this year".

 

[Wooxsvan]

 

[mortal]

Delay or no delay, I still expect Starfield to launch with its fair share of bugs and technical issues.

I can't recall the last time a Bethesda title launched without any notable technical issues.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

I'm for anything that gives me a bit of ammo in these warring times

 

[Pop]

No amount of time will help with Bethesda junk engine

 

[ByWatterson]

No.

Because delays keep being the solution. They need a pipeline. Get it out. Crunch. Whatever.

 

[legacy24]

NO IT GOT DELAYED ONCE

 

[semiconscious]

if i'm know i'm going to be playing the game whenever it finally does come out, how could i not be okay with it? i mean, what'll not being okay with it accomplish?...

 

[Ordnasella_Edadnirt]

Deliver the game when it's ready ! i think all the Xbox fans are tired of the empty promises, 2023 is being hell for Xbox so don't make things worse than they are. If is not ready then delay it even if is for 2024..

 

[killatopak]

I've waited so long, I can wait some more.

The only real downside to this in my perspective is a delay to TES6

 

[Pilgrimzero]

I barely give a shit to begin with

 

[RIPN2022]

Honestly I don't think they can win either way.

If they delay, its gets pushed out of 2023. This had a 2022 release originally. People will be pissed.
If they don't delay and technical issues plague the game, people won't be shy to share their displeasure.

 

[Phase]

If you keep missing your deadlines you probably need more skilled staff. Sorry to say it's not always management's fault. Regardless, if the game isn't in good shape it should not be released.

 

[feynoob]

Delay it if there is some series issues.

I can wait.

 

[Mozzarella]

No, just release the game and let me install mods.

Times have proven that Delays mean jackshit and the further you delay your game the bigger chance it flops.

 

[Banjo64]

Spencer just said they have got involved technically with Starfield far earlier than Redfall as it was at an earlier stage.
So apart from the usual bugs that come with a massive open world RPG I'm sure it will be technically sound.

I clocked that in the interview but it doesn’t make sense.

How was Redfall further along than Starfield when Starfield has been in development since Fallout 4 wrapped?

 

[LordCBH]

Delay it if it needs it.

 

[killatopak]

I clocked that in the interview but it doesn’t make sense.

How was Redfall further along than Starfield when Starfield has been in development since Fallout 4 wrapped?

Probably a very long pre production or maybe they still helped the FO76 team. There's also the team that made TES mobile and TES card game.

 

[Strider Highwind]

Any game needing additional work forreal, should be delayed. Quite a few 'big games released over the past few years that simply seem unfinished.

 

[Zannegan]

The last thing Xbox needs is another broken game. The second to last thing is another delay. Rock and a hard place.

As a consumer, I don't care how long it takes to be good, so long as it's worth my time in the end. Xbox management may have other ideas., obviously.

Honestly, I've been skeptical about Starfield from the beginning, and I've always hated that it's ahead of the Elder Scrolls in their rotation. Skyrim was forever ago. But they clearly believe in it bases on the time and manpower they've invested, so I'll give it a look.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I’m patient, there’s still plenty of good stuff to play this year. Much rather have a high quality release than a quick release.

Also not that I give a shit, but at this point it’d do more damage to Xbox if Starfield became a disappointment/joke than if it got delayed.

 

[Mercador]

Sure but no matter how much delays it gets, it will still be broken at launch. Otherwise, it wouldn't be a Bethesda title

 

[FoxMcChief]

Yes. Delay the mother fucker of it isn’t ready. Well, at least Skyrim ready, lol.

 

[GymWolf]

Sure, no problem at all.

 

[Topher]

Sure. This ain't the airport.

 

[Laptop1991]

Gotta say yes, it's the only game im looking forward to, I don't want it coming out like Redfall, although after 8 years in development it shouldn't need it

 

[Nydius]

NO IT GOT DELAYED ONCE

Twice, technically, if you count that it got pushed from “first half of 2023” to September of 2023.

But if it needs another 6 months in the oven, so be it. It isn’t even an Xbox issue for me, I’m just sick and tired of getting broken ass games at launch with the “we’re sorry, we’ll patch it, promise” bullshit. It’s become far too commonplace.

 

[Fbh]

 

[damidu]

what if its delayed again and still releases broken.
that would be the true bethesda way

 

[Markio128]

With a game of this size, for a delay to have any meaningful impact, it would need to be in the realm of 6-12 months. That would make me a very sad panda because it is the last bastion of hope for me. And to be fair, they’ve already had that.

 

[YukiOnna]

Yeah. I'll be busy with FF16/Zelda and then Armored Core anyway lol.
But titles these days in the AAA sphere are beginning to launch while unable to even put out a Day 1 Patch, so I don't expect much anymore.

 

[Braag]

No, my life would be over.

Seriously though, people who get mad at video game delays deserve buggy games.

 

[LRKD]

I'm fine w a delay if it means it'll be good. But Halo Infinite already managed to do both of those at the same time. So, I think they can't afford to keep making those mistakes... Customer faith is getting low, and a lot of Xbots already moved onto other consoles after last gen

 

[Laieon]

Yes, but I also have 0 interest in it in the first place (I've never liked a Bethesda game), so my opinion isn't worth much.

 

[gothmog]

I'll not even sure Xbox's current management understands how to give a project more time. It does not mean a blank check and some extra months. It means taking a critical look at where you are at and making some hard decisions around what should be prioritized and what should be shelved given the timeline.

If they make some management changes I think a delay would be good. If they keep the same bubbleheads in place then just release it.

 

[35cent]

I wouldn't mind another delay. They should only release it when it's ready.

 

[MiguelItUp]

As much as delays suck, they should always be welcomed if they mean that the product will be better and worth the wait on release.

 

[Saber]

I'm not sure what the heck is going on there...
But with things like what happen to Redfall...like they give it a delay and the game is still in that state. Not saying it wouldn't help but if it isn't about polishment, then what those delays are doing anyway?

 

[digdug2]

Even if they think it's ready to go, they should delay it anyway to add an extra layer of polish to it. Xbox needs a killer app and Bethesda needs a win.

 

[Yoboman]

Spencer just said they have got involved technically with Starfield far earlier than Redfall as it was at an earlier stage.
So apart from the usual bugs that come with a massive open world RPG I'm sure it will be technically sound.

Famous last words

 

[gow3isben]

Choose option 3: Delay by a year and still be broken

 

[small_law]

They can't miss with Starfield. PC and Xbox out of the box day 1 need to be polished, not just work.