Starfield is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 7, 2026, after its successful debut on PC and Xbox Series X and S in September 2023. The game will come in Standard and Premium editions with pricing confirmed at €49.99 / £44.99 for the Standard edition and €69.99 / £59.99 for the Premium edition. Though there will be no early access for the Premium edition, pre-orders are expected to begin on March 18. This pricing is notably lower than the original PC and Xbox launch prices, suggesting a possible alignment strategy from Bethesda. Despite some challenges with the game's reception, Bethesda remains committed to ongoing support with updates and announcements coming soon.

What are the details of the Starfield release on PS5?

Starfield will be released on PS5 on April 7, 2026, with Standard and Premium editions priced at €49.99 / £44.99 and €69.99 / £59.99 respectively, pre-orders starting March 18.

Starfield, Bethesda's first new IP in 25 years, launched in September 2023 and has amassed 15 million players. Despite this impressive figure, it faced mixed reviews compared to Bethesda’s legacy franchises like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. The game's first expansion, Shattered Space, released in September 2024, received a 'mostly negative' user rating on Steam, raising concerns about the future of the franchise and Bethesda's commitment to it. The studio has hinted at additional story expansions and updates aimed at improving gameplay, specifically regarding space travel mechanics.