What time does Starfield release in early access and on Game Pass?
The release of Starfield comes early for those who purchase certain editions of the game.
For those purchasing the Premium Editions — whether physical or digital — you’ll have five days of early access, as well as a host of digital extras.
Those picking up Starfield’s regular edition or accessing the base game through a Game Pass subscription, meanwhile, will have to wait for the main release date of Sept. 6.
Whichever edition you are going for, both release at the same time globally — meaning no single region will see a head start.
Our Starfield pre-order guide has more on the various editions available, including the sold out Constellation Edition, which also gives you early access.
Depending on your region, Starfield’s early access will be available on Thursday, Aug. 31st or Friday, Sept. 1, for those with the Premium Edition or Constellation Edition.
The Starfield early access release times are as follows:
In short, Starfield will be available at the same time globally, aligning with midnight GMT. Those in Europe will see launch in the early hours shortly after midnight on the Friday, while those in the Americas can play on Thursday evening.
This means that, unlike some Xbox releases, there’s no need to change your region to get an early start, as everyone will be playing at the same time.
Of course, the exception to the above is those with a physical copy, where you can begin playing as soon as you have it. If you haven’t pre-ordered already, it’s worth doing so soon to ensure the game arrives in good time.
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For those playing on Game Pass, you won’t have early access privileges — meaning you must wait until Starfield’s full release date of Wednesday, Sept. 6, before you can begin
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