Man arrested for theft of Bethesda's Starfield game, leaked footage circulates online

Darrin Harris, a 29-year-old man, has been arrested in Shelby County, Tennessee, not for revealing spoilers but for allegedly stealing Bethesda's highly anticipated RPG "Starfield." The charges include felony theft of property valued between $2500 and $10,000, along with misdemeanor theft of property under $1000 and possession of marijuana. After posting $10,000 bail, Harris awaits potential legal repercussions.

The leaked 40-minute gameplay footage surfaced on Harris' YouTube account before being taken down due to copyright violations. Despite its removal, spoilers had already spread. In response to criticism over his gameplay, Harris released a follow-up video, praising "Starfield's" themes and mechanics while acknowledging his novice gaming skills.

Harris faced further scrutiny for reportedly attempting to sell copies of "Starfield," including the $300 Constellation Edition, on Mercari. The source of these copies remains uncertain, as does whether Microsoft alerted authorities. This incident prompts discussions about safeguarding unreleased game content and the impact of unauthorized distribution. The outcome of Harris' legal situation raises questions about the upcoming "Starfield" release and its potential reception.