Starfield was one of Microsoft’s biggest releases this year, and Bethesda Game Studios did a great job with the space adventure. But does it bother the players that the game is not perfect and sometimes strange things happen in it? According to Pete Hines, the head of Bethesda, there is no need to worry, because the gaming experience is much more important than bugs.

Starfield impressed both critics and gamers, who were able to immerse themselves in the endless possibilities of space. Bethesda Game Studios didn’t skimp on details and innovation, but that doesn’t mean the game is flawless. Pete Hines, the head of Bethesda, admitted that Starfield is not free of bugs, but he does not consider this to be a big problem. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, he explained why.

According to Hines, Bethesda Game Studios has always strived to create games that give players maximum freedom. This also means that sometimes situations may arise that produce unexpected results. But according to Hines, this does not spoil the gaming experience, and can even be funny at times.

“Of course there are bugs. But does that spoil your experience? Or do you have a game that keeps your attention, and you’re always trying new things in it?” asked Hines.

Hines’ stance is perhaps not surprising, as Bethesda Game Studios’ games are notorious for being buggy, but still very popular. In the case of Starfield, the bugs are perhaps not so disturbing, since space itself is full of mysteries and surprises. But of course, many players disagree with Hines and expect such a large-scale game to run with as few errors as possible.

A good example of this is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which also contained a lot of bugs, but still became one of the best games of the last decade.

Source: GamesIndustry.biz