Recent damning Steam Charts data points to a player base that is rapidly losing interest in a game that promised near limitless potential. Starfield, the highly anticipated RPG from Bethesda Game Studios, has failed to maintain the initial excitement that surrounded its release. Despite a strong launch, the game has seen a sharp decline in player numbers on Steam in recent weeks, raising questions about its long-term success.
Starfield is back on top by a few hundred players, but for how long? The game's player base has fluctuated, with occasional spikes in activity followed by significant drops. This inconsistency has led to concerns among fans and critics about the game's ability to retain players and sustain interest over time. Starfield, the huge Bethesda RPG, has fewer Steam players than the older, smaller single-player game Dave the Diver, and also Fallout 4.
Skyrim currently has more active players than Starfield on Steam, according to the Steam charts. Skyrim is one of the best Bethesda games, known for its vast open world and rich storytelling. The fact that an older title like Skyrim is still attracting more players than Starfield raises red flags about the latter's long-term viability and appeal to gamers.
Helldivers 2 has passed the Steam concurrent player count for Starfield and Destiny 2 and is easily Sony's best-performing game on Steam. This success story of another game overshadowing Starfield on Steam further highlights the challenges that Bethesda's latest RPG is facing in the competitive gaming market. Despite its strong launch, Starfield continues to lose its appeal among players. It is now one of the worst-rated games in Bethesda's portfolio, a far cry from the initial hype and anticipation that surrounded its release.
As Helldivers 2's player count continues to swell, its servers are struggling to keep up with all that growth. The game's popularity and success have put a strain on its infrastructure, leading to technical issues and server downtime. This stands in stark contrast to Starfield, which has failed to generate the same level of enthusiasm and engagement from players.
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The game has attracted 13 million players since it launched on September 6, but the most notable statistic is that the average playtime per player is 40 hours. Despite the dwindling player numbers and declining interest in Starfield, the game has managed to amass a significant player base since its launch. However, the key metric of average playtime per player suggests that many gamers are not fully engaging with the game or finding it as compelling as other titles in the same genre.
