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# Software PC Component Bundles
AMD is Giving Away Copies of 'Starfield' with its Components

By Colin Smith | Published 2023-07-10 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amd-x-bethesda
References: [kitguru.net](https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/amd-is-bundling-free-copies-of-starfield-with-ryzen-cpus-and-radeon-gpus/) & [amd](https://www.amd.com/en.html)

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AMD, the leading manufacturer of CPUs and GPUs, has partnered with [Bethesda Softworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfield-anywhere), the acclaimed developer of Skyrim and Fallout, to offer a special promotion for the upcoming sci-fi RPG Starfield. Customers who purchase select AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs or Radeon RX 7000 / 6000 GPUs will receive a free copy of Starfield, which is set to launch on September 6, 2023. The promotion will run from July 11 to October 28, 2023, and will be available through participating retailers such as Newegg.

The products that qualify for the Starfield bundle include the Ryzen 7000 and [6000-series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raise-the-game) of CPUs and GPUs. These are some of the best CPUs and GPUs for gaming on the market, featuring AMD’s Zen 4 and RDNA 3, or RDNA 2 architectures. Starfield will also support AMD’s [FidelityFX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-xt-custom-gaming-pc-configurator) Super Resolution 2 (FSR 2), a technology that enhances performance and image quality on PC and Xbox.

Image Credit: Bethesda

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 49% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 17%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **PC Component Bundles:** AMD is offering software bundled with its CPUs and GPUs to enhance the value proposition for customers.
- **Promotional Partnerships:** Companies are partnering with game developers to offer exclusive promotions and add value to their products.
- **Enhanced Gaming Technologies:** Game developers are utilizing technologies like FidelityFX Super Resolution 2 to enhance gaming performance and image quality.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Computer Hardware:** PC component manufacturers like AMD are leveraging software bundles to drive sales and attract customers.
- **Gaming:** The gaming industry is embracing promotional partnerships to create unique value propositions for gamers.
- **Software Development:** Game developers are incorporating innovative technologies to enhance gaming experiences and attract gamers.

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