Bethesda’s New Gem Dulls: Starfield's Rating on Steam Drops Below Fallout 76

Since its launch, Bethesda's new space saga, Starfield, has been the cynosure of both gamers and critics. While initially receiving glowing reviews, the tide of public opinion seems to have turned, with more critical assessments emerging over time. Now, according to SteamDB data, the game's rating has plummeted below that of another Bethesda project—Fallout 76.

Fallout 76 serves as a stark reminder of how not to launch games. Upon release, it was heavily criticized for bugs and technical issues. However, over time, the developers rectified most of the issues, and now Fallout 76 enjoys predominantly positive reviews on Steam, continuing to engage players with new content.

On the other hand, Starfield has faced a slew of criticisms for its numerous loading times and other unique decisions made by Bethesda, presumably leading to the rating dip.

The unfolding scenario with Starfield brings to light the significance of heeding player feedback during and post-development. Whether Starfield will follow Fallout 76's trajectory in amending issues and regaining the gaming community’s trust remains a matter seen only in time.