Starfield
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Starfield preloads are now live on Steam so you can get ahead of its massive file size
By Kara Phillips published
Starfield preloads are live on Steam, so it’s worth getting ahead of the game to avoid any delays on launch.
![A lone wanderer in Starfield](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GFVYFrLwbYTL22nX6kgxQn-320-80.jpg)
Starfield originally had a voiced protagonist, but scrapped it to allow players freedom to be who they want
By Catherine Lewis published
Starfield's design director, Emil Pagliarulo, has explained why the game features a silent protagonist.
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No, you can’t play Starfield for $1 – Xbox has withdrawn the $1 14-day Xbox Game Pass trial again
By Vikki Blake published
Xbox reintroduced the trial last month… only to quietly withdraw it again just before Starfield is set to release.
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Starfield leaker has been arrested and charged for selling stolen goods
By Vikki Blake published
The person who leaked 45 minutes of Starfield has been arrested and charged with selling stolen goods.
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Starfield may let modders create their own planets, hints Pete Hines
By Demi Williams published
Bethesda’s head of publishing has suggested that Starfield modders could create their own planets.
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Starfield's New Game Plus mode will feature "a unique and exciting twist"
By Demi Williams published
Starfield is confirmed to have a New Game+ mode and it has "a unique and exciting twist."
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Starfield has so much content that Bethesda’s Pete Hines still hasn’t finished after around 160 hours
By Catherine Lewis published
Bethesda's head of publishing still hasn't finished with the game after around 160 hours of playtime.
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Starfield Early Access release date: How to play as early as possible
By Jake Green published
Here's the release time for Starfield Early Access, which is available for players who take advantage of the Premium Editions.
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