Starfield and Redfall delayed By Heidi Nicholas, 12 May 2022 FollowtopicsXbox Series X|SDelayedHeidi Nicholas Bethesda Game Studios has just confirmed a delay for both its sci-fi RPG Starfield and its vampire-slaying co-op shooter Redfall, with both games now expected to launch in the first half of 2023.Starfield was one of the most highly-anticipated launches of 2022, so it's a shame to see it pushed back to the first half of 2023 along with Arkane's Redfall.When will Starfield launch?"We've made the decision to delay the launches of Redfall and Starfield to the first half of 2023," Bethesda says. "The teams at Arkane Austin (Redfall) and Bethesda Game Studios (Starfield) have incredible ambitions for their games, and we want to ensure that you receive the best, most polished versions of them."We want to thank everyone for their excitement for Redfall and Starfield. That energy is a huge part of what inspires all of us every day and drives our own excitement for what we are creating." The devs do say that we'll see the "first deep dive" into gameplay for Redfall and Starfield "soon." "We can't wait for you to play Starfield, but we need some more time," Bethesda Game Studios concludes. "We’re so thankful for all the support and encouragement and are excited to show you the game soon."Starfield and Redfall will both now launch in the first half of 2023. What do you think of the delay? Let us know in the comments! Thanks to ManicMetalhead for the news tip.Related stories: Starfield Xbox controller price and launch date seemingly leak online Arkane staff hoped Microsoft would cancel or reboot Redfall — report All confirmed Xbox games coming to Game Pass in 2023 and beyond Starfield's "suggestive themes" are just one reason for ESRB Mature rating Starfield: Release date, gameplay, and everything we know so far DelayedXbox Series X|S Written by Heidi NicholasHeidi tends to lean towards indie games, RPGs, and open-world games on Xbox, and when not playing Disney Dreamlight Valley, happily installs every new wholesome game that appears on Xbox Game Pass, before diving back into favorites like The Witcher 3. She's looking forward to Age of Mythology Retold, Everwild, Fable, and Avowed on the Xbox horizon. Heidi graduated with an MA in English Literature before joining the TrueAchievements team.