Starfield Sequel Unlikely Due to Soft Sales, Says Former Developer
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Former Bethesda designer Kurt Kuhlmann suggests Starfield 2 is unlikely due to soft sales, casting doubt on the sci-fi franchise's future amid broader Xbox studio restructuring.
A sequel to Bethesda's space exploration RPG Starfield might not be happening anytime soon. According to former lead systems designer Kurt Kuhlmann, who spoke in a recent interview with FRVR, the game's commercial performance was simply not strong enough to justify greenlighting Starfield 2. Kuhlmann noted that despite post-launch content drops like the Free Lanes update and the Terran Armada story expansion, alongside a later push to PlayStation 5, the numbers just did not reach the threshold needed for a follow-up.
The news arrives during a tumultuous period for Xbox and its first-party studios. Microsoft's ongoing restructuring has brought sweeping layoffs across the division, including cuts at Lightspeed L.A. where Kuhlmann was recently working, alongside major structural shifts at Bethesda and its newly integrated sibling studios. While Bethesda continues to support its existing catalog and looks ahead toward the massive anticipation surrounding The Elder Scrolls 6, the future of its ambitious sci-fi universe remains uncertain.
For players who invested in Starfield as a long-term social space and digital playground, the lack of a guaranteed sequel stings, especially after studios spent years iterating on core systems. Game Rant originally reported on these details, highlighting how shifting corporate strategies and lukewarm platform performance can abruptly alter the roadmap for major franchises. As Bethesda pivots attention to its historic fantasy series and collaborative Fallout projects, players are left wondering if humanity's journey among the stars is finished for good.
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Original article: Game Rant