Starfield celebrates the release on PC, Xbox, and in Game Pass tonight – All info in 2 minutes

Tonight is the night: Starfield celebrates its full release, finally all players can dive into the new SciFi RPG. Find out everything here about the start time, the download, and information about the release in the Game Pass, on Steam and Xbox.

When is Starfield coming out? Tonight at 2 AM, Starfield can be launched for all buyers of the Standard Edition and subscribers of the Xbox Game Pass.

• Starfield Release: September 6 at 2 AM
  • Xbox App / Game Pass
  • Steam
  • Xbox Series X | S

How big is the download? You need to download about 120 GB. If you pre-ordered, you can start the download now.

On Steam, the download is only about 90 GB, but it needs to be unpacked at launch tonight. Don’t panic if Starfield doesn’t start immediately.

How much does Starfield cost? That depends on your platform. You shouldn’t buy the Premium Edition anymore. The included DLC probably isn’t worth the extra cost of around €30. Go for the Standard Edition or the Xbox Game Pass:

• PC Standard Edition
  • Steam: Standard Edition: €69.99
  • Xbox App: €79.99
  • PC Game Pass: €9.99/month
• Xbox Series Standard Edition
  • Xbox Store: €79.99
  • Xbox Game Pass: €10.99/month

If you want to play the game for free, you can get 14 trial days as a gift from a friend who is a Game Pass subscriber.

What is the reception of Starfield? Many reviews and reactions to the game are already online, and the Early Access has been running for a few days.

In general, one can say: If you expected a sophisticated space sim in the Bethesda style, you will be disappointed. It’s more like “Skyrim in space”, the space mechanics are rather slim. If you can get along with something like Fallout 4 or Skyrim in a science fiction setting, you will be kept busy for the next week.

Here are some articles with assessments of the game:

• The first tests of Starfield are here – How Bethesda’s new mega RPG performs
• Those who survive the lame start of Starfield will celebrate the game (Opinion)
• Is Starfield worth it for you? A quick check with 10 questions
• Starfield: What experts say about the performance of the new Bethesda game on Steam
• Detailed test by the colleagues at GamePro

For a glimpse into the gameplay, the video starts:

What else is there to know? Here we list some tips for the launch:

• Before launch
  • System requirements for PC
  • You should definitely change one setting before playing Starfield properly
  • The best graphics settings for more FPS on PC
• Character creation
  • The 3 best backgrounds for your start
  • 4 of the best traits you should choose at the start
• Tips for launch
  • 5 useful skills you should unlock at launch
  • This is how you get a brutally strong weapon right at the start
  • Get a strong starting armor without stress – You just need to pick it up
  • One of the best spaceships can be obtained early, but easily missed

If you have any questions about the release or Starfield in general, please leave a comment. Otherwise, we wish you lots of fun and a smooth launch of Starfield tonight or tomorrow during the day.