Bethesda has once again faced criticism for not sending out review copies of Starfield, particularly for the PlayStation 5 version. Fans have expressed frustration over performance issues, with many reporting significant bugs and crashes.
It appears that review copies of Starfield on PlayStation 5 were not provided to several UK outlets, including Eurogamer and The Guardian, when the game launched last week. This is not a new issue for Bethesda, which has historically been reluctant to provide review copies, even for other platforms like Xbox and PC. The lack of reviews on Metacritic suggests that others may have also been excluded, raising questions about the company’s approach to media coverage.
The original versions of Starfield were generally well-received for their performance, but the PlayStation 5 version has proven to be problematic. Players have reported numerous bugs and crashes, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among the gaming community.
A Reddit thread titled “Base PS5 crashing getting out of hand, it’s unplayable” has become a hub for frustrated players. One user, ShogunRaw, shared their experience: “I’m getting crashes every two minutes. Tried everything. Delete saves. Tried performance 30 and 60 fps. Delete the game and redownload it. And it’s still happening.” Their sentiment is echoed by many others who feel that the game is not worth the price.
“PS5 Pro user. Visuals Mode 60fps. All autosaves off. Tested on vanilla [PlayStation 5] and light LO [sic] nothing of which touches weather, environments or points of interest,” writes colinrabb. “Consistent crashing. Mostly when scanning and exploring. I haven’t even left Kreet yet. When I say crashing it’s more a freeze. It’s not crashing to home screen. The game freezes and forces you to quit game. Hotfix needed ASAP. Incredibly disappointing but sadly totally unsurprising.”
This kind of feedback highlights the growing concern among players about the quality of the PlayStation 5 version of Starfield. Many are calling for refunds, citing the game’s instability as a major issue.
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With the ongoing issues surrounding Starfield on PlayStation 5, it remains to be seen how Bethesda will respond to the growing backlash from fans. The situation underscores the importance of quality assurance and customer support in the gaming industry, especially for high-profile titles.
