According to the latest data, the number of players on Xbox has grown by almost 200%, which indicates a second wind for the space role-playing game from Bethesda.
According to TrueAchievements, in 2026 Starfield showed a sharp increase in audience on Xbox. The main reason is two major updates released with a short interval. New content and technical improvements have brought back some players and attracted new ones.
As a result, Starfield has once again begun to rise in the rankings of popular games on Xbox and has returned to the top in terms of activity.
This is remarkable considering the history of the project. The game was released in 2023 as one of Bethesda's largest releases, quickly gathered millions of players, but over time lost its audience. Now it is clear that the "live game" model is starting to work.
Regular updates and additions, including new DLC, are able to bring back interest even to a single-player project.