Exclusive: Explosive Starfield Leaks Taking the Internet by Storm

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Opening gameplay footage of highly anticipated game Starfield has leaked.

Despite Bethesda's attempts to remove them, leaks concerning Starfield persist on social media, unveiling 40 minutes of gameplay and story particulars. Meanwhile, game developers are engaged in conversations spurred by a leaked screenshot of the game's start screen.

Just days prior to its official release, the opening gameplay footage of Starfield unexpectedly surfaced online. This occurrence brings a sense of disappointment, considering that Starfield is one of the most highly anticipated games of 2023. Although spoilers and early glimpses may not completely ruin the gaming experience, they do pose a risk of diminishing the initial excitement and sense of exploration that many were eagerly anticipating.

In December 2022, information emerged regarding players embarking on a mission to Earth in Starfield, with the goal of unraveling the origins of certain artifacts. Within this context, players would piece together the events leading to Earth's fate and understand the motivations behind humanity's departure from the planet. Earlier revelations also hinted at players setting foot on Mars and discovering an ancient outpost called Cydonia, established during humanity's early forays into space. However, these details were intentionally shared by official sources in order to maintain fan enthusiasm leading up to the game's launch.

As the launch date of the game draws near, a series of Starfield-related leaks have begun surfacing on the internet. The most recent leak involves around 40 minutes of gameplay, showcasing the initial section of the game and the player's options for customizing their character. Bethesda is actively taking steps to remove the leaked content. While their efforts have been successful on platforms like YouTube, the leaks continue to circulate freely on popular social media platforms such as Twitter, Reddit, and TikTok.

The uncertain outcome of Bethesda's efforts to remove leaked content and prevent further leaks prior to the official release of Starfield on September 6 is still unknown. Recently, a leaked screenshot of Starfield's start screen has sparked discussion among enthusiasts. Mark Kern, a former Blizzard producer, took to Twitter to share his perspective, suggesting that the start screen indicated a team struggling with tight deadlines or lacking commitment. However, Kern faced significant backlash online, as many disagreed with his negative implications and critical tone.

Furthermore, there have been circulating details about Starfield's story online. YouTuber Darrius Fears recently cautioned Starfield fans against visiting the game's Reddit page, as the entire storyline seems to have been leaked. Fears expressed uncertainty about the source of the leak.

Starfield will be available on September 6, 2023, for PC and Xbox Series X/S.

Source: VGC