Starfield FAQ
When will Starfield be released?
Starfield is scheduled for initial release 6th September 2023 on PC and Xbox.
Will Starfield be on Steam?
Yes, Starfield and Starfield Digital Premium Edition are already available for pre-purchase on Steam.
Will Starfield be released on PlayStation?
No, unfortunately for PlayStation owners, Starfield is currently not planned for a release on the Sony platform
Should I switch to Xbox to play Starfield?
If you don't own a capable gaming PC and want to play Starfield, your options are either, yes - switching to Xbox, or a PC upgrade.
Will Starfield be on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes! Starfield will be available on Xbox Game Pass on 6th September, and can be pre-installed beforehand.
How big is the Starfield Map and how many planets are there to explore?
Starfield offers over 100 star systems, and over 1,000 planets to explore, built with a combination of procedural and handcrafted content.
What are the minimum PC requirements to play Starfield?
The minimum PC requirements for Starfield are as follows:
- OS: Windows 10 version 22H2 (10.0.19045)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 125 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
What are the recommended PC requirements to play Starfield?
The recommended PC requirements for Starfield are as follows:
- OS: Windows 10/11 with updates
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 125 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
Will Starfield have early access?
Early access to Starfield is possible for anyone purchasing a special edition version, such as Starfield Premium Edition (Digital), Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade (Digital or Physical) or Starfield Constellation Edition.
Can you customise your ship in Starfield?
Yes, Starfield offers a modular ship design system allowing full ship design customisation, including the paint job. You can also recruit crew for your ship as you explore.
How many hours will Starfield take to play?
If you focus on the main quest line, it's estimated to be around 20% longer than that of Skyrim or Fallout 4, in the 30-40 hour range. We expect most players to get many more hours out of the game though, with the amount of sidequest and exploration content that's also available.
How much will Starfield cost?
The base version of Starfield is listed at £59.99 via Steam, with Starfield Digital Premium Edition at £85.99. If you're after the complete Starfield experience, complete with early access and a raft of both digital and physical extras then Starfield Constellation Edition is available for £249.99
Can you pre-order Starfield?
Yes, you can pre-order Starfield.
Are there pre-order bonuses for Starfield?
If you pre-order any version of Starfield you'll receive the Old Mars Skin Pack as a bonus - including skins for the in-game Laser Cutter, Deep Mining Helmet and Deep Mining Pack items.
Are there special editions of Starfield?
Yes, In addition to Starfield Standard Edition, there's also a Starfield Premium Edition that comes with 5 days early access plus a collection of digital bonuses, and Starfield Constellation Edition, which is the collector's edition version.
Is Starfield multiplayer?
No, Starfield is a completely single-player experience.
Does Starfield have cross-play?
No, as Starfield is singleplayer only, cross-play will not be available.
Can you go to Earth in Starfield?
Bethesda's lead quest designer Will Shen stated that Starfield players will have the chance to visit Earth on a mission, and will be able to discover Earth's fate and why humans left it.
