Leaked Starfield details suggest game may have a softer tone than Fallout
Bethesda has accidentally revealed the ESRB rating for their upcoming RPG game, Starfield, prior to any official announcement, giving fans an idea of what to expect from the game.
Bethesda may have accidentally revealed the ESRB rating for their upcoming sci-fi open-world RPG, Starfield, through an image on the game's official Twitter page. The ESRB is responsible for rating games based on their content, and the rating for Starfield had not been previously announced by Bethesda. The leaked information has caused speculation about the game's content and tone.
The ESRB rating for Starfield has been leaked through an image on the game's official Twitter page, indicating that the game will be rated M (Mature +17) due to its depiction of violence, blood, suggestive themes, strong language, and use of drugs.
This content is consistent with Bethesda's previous games, which allow players a high degree of freedom. Starfield has been described as "NASApunk," and players will be able to explore space and unravel the mysteries of the universe in a style reminiscent of shows like Firefly or Cowboy Bebop.
A softer tone than Fallout might be observable in Starfield
While violence and blood are expected in Bethesda's upcoming game, Starfield, the ESRB rating for the game indicates that it may not contain the same level of gore and intense violence found in previous games like Fallout 4.
Starfield's rating only lists "violence," which suggests that the game may not include the graphic depictions of limb explosions that are a hallmark of the Fallout series. This information comes from a Twitter account dedicated to Starfield, which has compared the ESRB ratings for Starfield and Fallout 4.
