Starfield looks like it's going to be a very, very big game full of things to do, places to explore, people to meet, and creatures to battle. The Starfield Direct provided the best look yet at the sci-fi shooter, which is Bethesda's first new IP in 20+ years, and in the video briefing, the developer explained why the game is so damn big.

Bethesda games are known for giving players freedom on a grand scale, and the idea is for Starfield to up the ante.

"In every one of our games, we always put so much care into all those little details that breathe life into our worlds. But Starfield isn't just a Bethesda Game Studios world. It's a Bethesda Game Studios galaxy. So why go this big with Starfield? Because we want to give you freedom on a galactic level," lead landscape artist Matt Carofano said. "A freedom to experience both the exciting planets and the quiet ones."