Starfield will be released on September 6 for PC on Steam and in the Xbox Game Pass as well as for Xbox Series X/S. All important information about the release and the content of the SciFi role-playing game can be found here on MeinMMO.
With Starfield, developer Bethesda has created a new brand after more than 25 years that aims to compete with the spiritual predecessors Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. Accordingly, the expectations are high.
What kind of game this is, all info about the release, and other interesting facts, we have gathered here in our big special on Starfield. With one click you can get to the information you seek:
- Release – Early Access, Multiplayer, Platforms, Beta
- Editions and Prices
- Gameplay – What can you do in Starfield?
- System Requirements
- More Info & Alternatives
For a first glimpse of the gameplay, check out the following trailer:
Starfield: Release – Early Access, Multiplayer, Platforms, Beta
When will Starfield be released? The full release is on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, and early access starts on Friday, September 1 at 2 am German time.
Will Starfield be available on the Xbox Game Pass at release? Yes, subscribers can play Starfield directly at launch at no additional cost. There is even an upgrade to the premium edition for 35,– euros so that you can use early access.
On which platforms is Starfield available? On PC, you can play Starfield on the Xbox Gaming app or on Steam. It will also be available for Xbox Series X/S.
Is Starfield going to be available for PS5 at some point? No, there are currently no plans for that. Actually, Starfield was almost going to be an exclusive title for PlayStation. However, Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda flipped the script.
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Does Starfield offer a multiplayer? No. As it stands, there will officially be no multiplayer and also no co-op mode. Mods are likely, though.
How big is the download of Starfield? Expect a download between 120 and 130 GB. You definitely need the space on an SSD drive.
Will there be a preload? Yes, the preload is online on all platforms.
Will there be a Starfield beta? Currently, there is no indication of a beta test. Such testing phases are often used to test the servers or features of multiplayer games. However, Starfield is purely a single-player experience. Therefore, we do not expect any testing before the release.
At gamescom 2023, a new cinematic trailer for Starfield was released:
How much does Starfield cost? – Editions, Prices, Pre-order Bonuses
How much does Starfield cost? The role-playing game is launched at “full price” and offers three different editions. If you just want to take a look, you can do that for 14 days for just one euro. Here are the 3 available editions:
- Standard Edition
- PC: 69.99 € / Xbox: 79.99 €
- Includes the digital main game
- Premium Edition
- Xbox: 109.99 € / Steam: 99.99 €
- Starfield main game
- “Shattered Space” story expansion (once released)
- “Constellation” skin pack
- Up to 5 days of early access
- Access to “Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack”
- Constellation Edition (Physical)
- 299.99 €
- Starfield main game
- “Shattered Space” story expansion (once released)
- “Constellation” skin pack
- Up to 5 days of early access
- Access to “Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack”
- Steelbook display
- Constellation patch
- Credit stick with laser-engraved game code
- Starfield Chronomark watch and case
The standard edition can be upgraded to premium if you want to take the 5 days of early access while playing through the Xbox Game Pass, for example.
More details about the individual editions can be found in our article:
Starfield: Gameplay – What can you do in Starfield?
Starfield is a massive action RPG from the creators of Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. It is supposed to be a typical Bethesda game, and if you have played Fallout 4 or The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, you can think in that direction – but all with a strong dose of science fiction.
- Ships
One of the biggest features is shipbuilding. You can assemble your own ships, choose modules with suitable functions, and create amazing constructions. The ships can be as large as 1.5 football fields. You can enter the ships, fly them, and turn them into your space-faring home.
You are not alone in this. Everywhere in the world of Starfield, you can recruit crew members. Some are companions who assist you on your journeys. Others are pure crew members who do not leave the ship.
We will add more information over time about “What can you do in Starfield?” So check back often.
A great overview of the ship feature can be found here:
- Exploration
The universe is open to you, and you are challenged to discover its secrets. Starfield offers over 1,000 visitable planets, with about 10% of them inhabited by life forms.
Many planets and environments are procedurally generated, so they were created randomly. However, the developers emphasize, in the person of Todd Howard, that Starfield still brings the most handcrafted areas of any previous Bethesda titles.
There should be something to discover around every corner. You can catalog alien beings, find upgrades for your weapons or ships, experience strange quests, or simply strictly follow the main story. Just like in Skyrim or Fallout 4, you decide which direction to take after the start.
- Story
There will be a major main story that is about 20% longer than in all previous Bethesda titles. It is expected to take around 30 to 40 hours if you strictly follow the story without getting distracted. However, the responsible parties have not yet wanted to commit to that.
Besides that, there are plenty of other stories and adventures to experience. Over 250,000 lines of dialogue have already been confirmed, and there will also be a complete localization into English.
- Character / Skills
Here too, Bethesda throws in the well-known superlatives and praises the character editor as … the largest ever in all Bethesda games. Besides that, there is an extensive skills system with more than 60 selectable traits from 5 categories: Physical, Social, Combat, Science, and Technology.
The skills not only help you in combat but can also heavily influence your career in the game. By choosing your “background,” you determine your backstory and acquire corresponding abilities right at the start.
- The Vastness of Space
You can decide how you want to play Starfield. Bethesda is following its traditions here and wants to offer you a lot of freedoms. You can trade, smuggle, fight, explore, just talk to people and help them, or rise to become the scourge of the galaxy. Follow your path or let yourself drift.
You can find some more interesting details here:
Starfield: System Requirements – What you need for 4K
Minimum requirements:
- Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor (CPU): Intel Core i7-6800K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600x
- Graphics card (GPU): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage space: 125 GB SSD
- DirectX Version: 12
Recommended requirements:
- Operating system: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5-10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600x
- Graphics card (GPU): Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage space: 125 GB SSD
- DirectX Version: 12
Recommended requirements for 4K:
- Operating system: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor (CPU): AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- Graphics card (GPU): AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage space: 125 GB SSD
- DirectX Version: 12
What do the data mean? “Minimum requirements” means that you can play the game at all. Often this means gaming in 720p (HD) at 30 FPS with low settings. So you shouldn’t expect too much.
Moreover, Starfield partner AMD gives information on what hardware you need for the most common resolutions (via amd.com):
- Full HD 1080p
- Processor (CPU): AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- Graphics card (GPU): AMD Radeon RX 7600
- “The perfect entry specifications for 1080p gamers to experience great graphics effects and frame rates.”
- WQHD 1440p
- Processor (CPU): AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Graphics card (GPU): AMD Radeon RX 6800 series
- “Ideal for hardcore 1440p or widescreen gamers to provide maximum visual settings and high FPS.”
- 4K 2160p
- Processor (CPU): AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- Graphics card (GPU): AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- “For uncompromising 4K gamers who want the absolute best Starfield experience.”
Starfield: More Info & Alternatives
Are there mods for Starfield? The role-playing game is supposed to be a paradise for modders, so yes – you can expect many mods. However, the extent to which the game can be customized is still unknown.
Is Starfield available in German? You can expect a complete German localization.
Is there a radio in Starfield? Just a little. Like in Fallout, the radio probably won’t.
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