Starfield Gets the Update It Should've Had At Launch - IGN Daily Fix
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3 min, 44 sec
Damian covers updates on Starfield, Xbox's game releases for the year, and Sony's success with Hell Divers 2 on PC.
Summary
- Starfield receives a significant update adding detailed maps, difficulty options, ship decoration, and display settings for Xbox Series X.
- Bethesda targets a September release for the Starfield expansion 'Shattered Space'.
- Xbox's 2024 includes releases like the next Call of Duty, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is set to release on May 21st, and Hell Divers 2 achieves great success on PC.
Chapter 1
Starfield is set to receive an update that includes several requested features.
- Detailed maps are introduced to improve navigation.
- New difficulty options, ship decoration, and display settings for Xbox Series X are added.
- Performance options on Xbox Series X allow for prioritizing visuals or frame rate, with the potential for 60 fps.
- The Shattered Space expansion is expected to release in September.
Chapter 2
A report reveals Xbox's game release schedule for the remainder of 2024.
- Expectations for the next Call of Duty release in late October and speculation on its subtitle.
- Potential releases for Obsidian's Avowed, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Indiana Jones in November and December.
- Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard could impact future game releases.
- World of Warcraft's 'The War Within' expansion is set to release by the end of the year.
Chapter 3
Hell Divers 2 becomes a significant success for Sony, particularly on PC.
- Hell Divers 2 is the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game, largely due to PC sales.
- It is the bestselling game of the year so far, surpassing other major titles.
- Sony may consider releasing future multiplayer-focused games on PC and PlayStation simultaneously.
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