Starfield: Release Date, Gameplay, Story, and Latest News
Starfield is the first new IP from renowned developer Bethesda Game Studios since The Elder Scrolls debuted in 1994. That alone comes with lofty expectations, not to mention that the space-set RPG has become a critical release for Xbox following the disappointment of Redfall and the sparse first-party Xbox Series X|S lineup before it.
From its all-new setting to its familiar Bethesda RPG mechanics, there’s a lot to unpack within Starfield as we approach its September 6 release. So we’ve put together this comprehensive overview of everything we know about Starfield, including the latest information on platforms, price, gameplay, story, map size, game length, DLC, and more.
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Starfield is coming out on September 6 for Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Microsoft Store and Steam). It’ll be available through Game Pass at launch. Those who purchase the Premium Edition, Premium Edition Upgrade, or Constellation Edition can access the game five days early (beginning September 1).
The standard edition of Starfield costs $70 USD, the Digital Premium Edition costs $100, and the Constellation Edition costs $300 (Jump to Starfield Special Editions and Accessories). The most affordable way to play early is by subscribing to Game Pass ($11 USD/month) and purchasing the Premium Edition Upgrade for $35.
Starfield is being released as an exclusive game for Xbox, so the title will not be released on PS5 at launch. We don't yet know if Starfield will eventually make its way over to Playstation, but it seems as unlikely as Halo coming to Sony consoles.
Starifled will run at 4K/30 FPS on Xbox Series X and 1440p/30 FPS on Xbox Series X. Bethesda chose to lock both consoles at 30 FPS for consistency. As director Todd Howard told IGN:
“We do lock it
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