Starfield controversies
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2021
Bethesda representative apologizes to PlayStation fans over Starfield exclusivity
Company response
In June 2021, a Bethesda marketing executive, Pete Hines, addressed the planned availability of the game Starfield. He stated that he understood PlayStation fans might be frustrated that Starfield would be available only on PC and Xbox. Hines apologized to those fans. The remarks concerned the game's platform exclusivity and acknowledged the disappointment of PlayStation users who had expected to play the title on that console.
Bethesda marketing executive Pete Hines said he understood that PlayStation fans might be frustrated that Starfield would be available only on PC and Xbox, and apologized to those fans.
Company response
Apology — Bethesda
Sorry, all I can really say is, 'I apologize,' because I'm certain that's frustrating to folks, but there's not a whole lot I can do about it.
Source excerpt
Sorry, all I can really say is, 'I apologize,' because I'm certain that's frustrating to folks, but there's not a whole lot I can do about it.
After months of "will they, won't they" speculation, Microsoft and Bethesda have confirmed that upcoming RPG Starfield will be an Xbox Series X|S and PC exclusive.
And though this may be frustrating for PlayStation owners, Bethesda's longtime marketing boss Pete Hines says he understands this is disappointing, and apologized.