A reliable leaker has revealed that Bethesda's Starfield will launch on PlayStation 5 on April 7, 2026, ending two years of Xbox console exclusivity. The game will be available in standard and premium editions, with pre-orders expected to begin around March 18. This follows years of rumors about the port.
Bethesda's space RPG Starfield, released in 2023 for Xbox Series X/S and PC, is reportedly heading to PlayStation 5 next month. According to industry insider Billbil-kun from Dealabs, the launch date is April 7, 2026, with both physical and digital versions available in Europe. The standard edition will retail for £44.99, €49.99, or $49.99, while the premium edition is priced at £59.99, €69.99, or $69.99—lower than the original 2023 launch prices on Xbox and PC.
Pre-orders are anticipated to open late on March 17 or around March 18, 2026, though Bethesda has not yet made an official announcement. There will be no early access for the PS5 version. Starfield, developed by Bethesda Game Studios and owned by Microsoft since 2021, has seen ports of other titles like Oblivion Remastered to PS5, aligning with recent shifts in Xbox's strategy.
Since its debut, Starfield has received updates to refine gameplay, including the Shattered Space DLC in October 2025. Eurogamer's 2023 review by Chris Tapsell noted its "near-impossible breadth with a classic Bethesda aptitude for systemic physics, magnetic side quests, and weird vignettes," but criticized the lack of cohesion due to its scale. Recently, director Todd Howard addressed rumors of a major overhaul, stating on the Kinda Funny podcast, "It is not Starfield 2.0... it's updates and things that change the game, not in an isolated way, but [in a] sort of meta [way]." He cautioned that the update may not appeal to those who initially found the game unengaging.
Reports suggest this PS5 release could coincide with a significant update addressing past criticisms, potentially drawing back players on existing platforms.
