how long did starfield take to make

Starfield took about 7 to 8 years to develop. Active development started after the release of Fallout 4 in 2015, with full production ramping up after Fallout 76. The game was announced in 2018 and released in 2023. The development cycle was extended partly due to pandemic-related delays and two official delays of the game itself. Originally, if not for these delays, the development time would have been closer to 7 years, but it ultimately stretched to around 8 years