Starfield Reviews Tank: Todd Howard Speaks on Mods Uproar

Bethesda Game Studios is facing backlash regarding paid mods for its game, Starfield. The controversy centers on the newly released "The Vulture" mission, which costs $7. As a result, recent user reviews on Steam have plummeted to ‘Mostly Negative’. Todd Howard, Bethesda’s chief, acknowledged the criticism in an interview, promising to reassess the pricing model for Starfield's Creations content. He emphasized that their aim is to support both hobbyists and professional modders, ensuring they receive deserved compensation. Bethesda plans to release a second story expansion for Starfield, following the Shattered Space.

Players are frustrated because Bethesda is charging $7 for a single mission, which many believe goes against the spirit of modding as a creative, community-driven activity, typically done without expecting monetary compensation. The backlash indicates a general discontent with the company's approach to monetizing mods.

Starfield, an ambitious open-world game developed by Bethesda, invites players to explore vast interstellar landscapes. The game has drawn comparisons to previous Bethesda epics such as The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. Despite initial excitement, controversies like the paid mods issue continue to challenge its reception among fans. Bethesda aims to address these concerns while balancing support for modding creators.