Todd Howard Confirms Starfield Update Is Not ‘Starfield 2.0’
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has confirmed the existence of a major Starfield update while tempering expectations about its scope. In an interview with Greg Miller of Kinda Funny, Howard acknowledged that rumors about behind-closed-doors meetings with influencers last year were accurate. However, he explicitly stated that the upcoming content patch should not be considered “Starfield 2.0” and is primarily designed for players who already enjoy the space RPG. The studio has been working on substantial Starfield content but delayed public announcements due to focusing on other franchises like Fallout.
Howard revealed that details about the Starfield update are coming “really soon” as Bethesda enters a new phase of communication about the game. He described the update as containing “things that change the game, not in an isolated way, but sort of ‘meta'” and involves “using outer space and things in ways that we haven’t.” This aligns with previous rumors suggesting the update might address loading screens and enable more free-form space travel. Howard emphasized that Bethesda has been “doing a lot of work that we like a lot” and is now ready to properly showcase what’s coming to the game.
Howard was clear about who should be excited for the update, stating “if you love Starfield, we think you’re gonna love this.” However, he cautioned players who previously bounced off the game, saying “if Starfield’s something that didn’t connect with you right away, or you bounced off it, or found it boring in places, I don’t think this is gonna change that fundamentally.” The director explained that while the team is “really happy with it” and likes the update “a lot,” it’s not intended to be a complete overhaul that would convert players who didn’t enjoy the original experience.
Beyond the upcoming update, Howard confirmed that Bethesda has “more Starfield stuff coming up” and sees the game’s development continuing “for a while.” The studio has been “laying that out” with plans that extend beyond this particular content patch. Additionally, Bethesda intends to support community-created content and will “be a part of that as well.” This suggests a long-term roadmap for Starfield that includes both official updates and community-supported features. While not the revolutionary overhaul some hoped for, the update appears to be a meaningful step in Starfield’s ongoing evolution.
