Bethesda is reportedly hoping to release Starfield, its upcoming science-fiction game, in 2021.
In a discussion thread on Resetera concerning a rumored Microsoft event taking place next month, known insider NateDrake said that "there has been a strong hope & desire to have Starfield launch this [year]." They go on to say, however, that "how major the impacts due to COVID have been on the title is anyone's guess," but that Bethesda was aiming for a 2021 launch "as of a few months ago."
Further down the thread, NateDrake said that he couldn't be 100% sure that the game will come out this year, but "as of late last year, I was hearing the goal was to launch this year," acknowledging that any number of issues could cause that release date to be pushed back.
As with any leak of this nature, it's worth waiting for official confirmation, but NateDrake has established themselves as a reliable insider across the industry in recent years, particularly in regards to Nintendo's slate of games and schedule of Direct presentations.
