Todd Howard says that Starfield was intentionally designed to be played for a long time

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Todd Howard says that Starfield was intentionally designed to be played for a long time

Starfield director Todd Howard revealed in an interview that the game was intentionally designed to offer a long play experience, thanks to the experience drawn from titles like Skyrim and Fallout, where players showed a desire to play for long periods.

He noted the evolution towards "live" games that allow for continuous updates, creating a lasting expectation among players.

Source: videogameschronicle.com

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