Microsoft’s highly anticipated 2023 exclusive, Starfield, has generated a lot of questions from fans eager to learn more about the spacefaring RPG. However, studio design director Emil Pagliarulo has made it clear that he is not authorized to discuss the game publicly due to a non-disclosure agreement he signed. According to Pagliarulo, only game director Todd Howard and the marketing and community teams for Microsoft and Bethesda are allowed to share information about Starfield before its release.
Quick Facts
- Emil Pagliarulo, studio design director, is not authorized to speak publicly about Starfield.
- Only game director Todd Howard and specific PR, marketing, and community teams can discuss unreleased Starfield info.
- Starfield is set to release on September 6 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Pagliarulo shared his frustration on Twitter, stating that he understands fans have many questions and that his vague posts about the game do not help. He expressed his gratitude for the support and anticipation for Starfield, but reiterated that he cannot answer most questions due to the restrictions placed on him.
In a subsequent post, Pagliarulo further explained that he is not allowed to discuss game content, performance, or “most things” related to Starfield. He emphasized his commitment to professionalism and abiding by his non-disclosure agreement, not wanting to risk his job. Despite these limitations, he expressed appreciation for the support from fans, calling them the “best fans ever.”
Starfield is set to be released on September 6 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. Interestingly, Microsoft claims that the game could have potentially been a PS5 exclusive if the Xbox company had not acquired ZeniMax.
