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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt O'Brien

Microsoft stakes Xbox video game sales on long-awaited space adventure Starfield

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One small step for an intrepid crew of 24th century space explorers could be a giant leap — or flop — for Microsoft when the Xbox-maker launches its long-awaited video game Starfield.

Players must fend off pirates, navigate strange moons, build outposts and fix their own starships in a space epic that is due out on Xbox in September after years of development and delay. Microsoft is expected to give its most detailed glimpse of the upcoming game at a Los Angeles event Sunday.

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