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Starfield Sales Struggle; Analyst Questions Microsoft's Strategy

4/16/2026

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Starfield's PlayStation 5 sales are lukewarm, with 140,000 copies sold shortly after its launch.
Analyst Rhys Elliott questions Microsoft's strategy of delaying PS5 releases, noting a simultaneous launch could have strengthened Starfield's sales.
Elliott says Starfield has generated over $300 million.
Elliott says the game may barely break even given Bethesda's budget and development time.
Crimson Desert is expected to surpass Starfield's lifetime sales by the end of 2026.

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Starfield's PlayStation 5 sales are lukewarm, with 140,000 copies sold shortly after its launch.
Analyst Rhys Elliott questions Microsoft's strategy of delaying PS5 releases, noting a simultaneous launch could have strengthened Starfield's sales.
Elliott says Starfield has generated over $300 million.
Elliott says the game may barely break even given Bethesda's budget and development time.
Crimson Desert is expected to surpass Starfield's lifetime sales by the end of 2026.