Why Starfield is Already Out of the Picture For The Game of the Year Award

Just over five years since the title’s reveal and initial trailer at E3 2018, this September saw the long-awaited release of Bethesda’s Starfield. As one would expect, the title quickly shot to the top of Steam and Xbox sales charts, becoming the fastest-selling title in Bethesda’s history. Despite a mostly sterling critical reception, however, user reviews of the title have since cooled, bringing into question how Starfield might fare in the upcoming Game of the Year race in what has been potentially the most-packed release year in history. Unfortunately, it would appear that Starfield is yet another victim of 2023’s absolutely stacked release schedule.