Bruce Nesmith, a former designer at Bethesda, holds a positive outlook regarding the prospects for a sequel to Starfield. Having left the company in 2021 after contributing to major projects, including Starfield and Skyrim, Nesmith now offers insights from an external perspective. In a recent interview with Video Gamer, he expressed his anticipation for Starfield 2, believing that it has the potential to be an exceptional game that addresses many player concerns raised about the original.
Nesmith believes that the sequel will improve upon the first game by incorporating new features and resolving existing issues. He emphasizes that the original game’s foundation provides a rich base for developers to build upon and innovate. This ability to refine previous work is a significant advantage of developing sequels, allowing the team to enhance gameplay and storytelling without starting from scratch.
Drawing from Bethesda’s history, Nesmith pointed out that the studio has successfully benefited from the experiences gained in earlier titles. For example, the development of Skyrim was greatly influenced by lessons learned from Oblivion and Morrowind. He suggests that Starfield 2 can similarly leverage the groundwork established by its predecessor, enabling the team to enhance the gameplay and world-building more efficiently.
While excitement for Starfield 2 is on the rise, the timeline for its release may still be far off. Bethesda is currently focused on developing The Elder Scrolls 6, along with the increasing demand for a new mainline Fallout title. Despite this, Todd Howard, the studio head and creative director, has mentioned that Starfield has joined the ranks of the studio’s “Big Three” RPG franchises, indicating that there are plans to continue expanding its universe in the future.
Nesmith’s insights underline the positive direction he sees for a potential Starfield sequel. The experience gained from the first game is expected to serve as a valuable resource in development. As Bethesda balances multiple major projects, the promise of Starfield 2 remains on the horizon, with hopes that it will provide an enriched and expanded gaming experience for fans.
