Starfield was one of the biggest games at E3 2021, but it is likely that it could be a long time before fans get another taste of Starfield. However, the trailer that stole the show at E3 is back in an interesting way. A fan has upscaled the trailer to 8K resolution, and the results are quite impressive.
Starfield's E3 2021 trailer was incredibly detailed, leaving fans coming back for more to look for Easter eggs, secrets, and hints of what is to come. The official trailer is uploaded online with a max resolution of 4K. However, a YouTuber upscaled the video to 8K instead, making the Starfield trailer all the more visually impressive.
Todd Howard has compared Starfield to elements of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. As the game has now been out for a decade, many may not remember that Skyrim was a visually impressive game when it was first released. Starfield has the opportunity to do the same, and all signs point to this game and its updated Creation Engine 2 truly pushing things to the limits. The 8K trailer shows Starfield in a new light, as fans are able to see the same video that they've already looked over with a fine-tooth comb countless times with even more detail.
Starfield's trailer is made entirely with in-game footage, which is partially why the trailer is so enticing. A CG trailer could sometimes be deceptive, but Starfield is a game that shows off just the tip of the iceberg on what is to come, and all of it is done in-game using Creation Engine 2, which is very exciting for fans of Bethesda and those who are interested in this space adventure.
The graphical fidelity of Starfield may be one of its strengths, but fans of Bethesda games know that the titles often have a laundry list of pros (and perhaps some cons) that go beyond simple technical prowess. Those strengths include countless side quests, an open world for exploration, things to collect, player choice, mods, and more. And the idea of opening that type of gameplay up in the endless universe of space is something that is truly thrilling for so many fans of Bethesda. On top of that, if Starfield can meet gameplay with graphics--in the open galaxy while exploring throughout the final frontier--then Xbox and Bethesda could have the hit on its hands that they are hoping for while taking advantage of next-gen technology.
Starfield launches November 11, 2022 on PC and Xbox Series X/S.