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Bethesda's Starfield Launching on PS5 Next Month
The long-rumored port will arrive alongside a free update and expansion.
Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:23pm
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Bethesda has officially confirmed that its highly anticipated open-world space RPG, Starfield, will be launching on the PlayStation 5 on April 7, 2026. This comes after months of rumors and speculation surrounding a potential PS5 release for the game, which has previously only been available on Xbox and PC.
Why it matters
The launch of Starfield on PS5 will make the game accessible to a much wider audience, as PlayStation has a significantly larger user base than Xbox. This could lead to increased sales and popularity for the title, as well as greater exposure for Bethesda's game development studio.
The details
Bethesda's announcement of the PS5 release for Starfield also includes news of a free update and expansion that will be released alongside the port. The details of this additional content have not yet been revealed, but it is likely to include new features, content, and improvements to the base game.
- Starfield originally launched on Xbox and PC on November 11, 2022.
- The PS5 version of Starfield will release on April 7, 2026.
The players
Bethesda
A major video game development studio and publisher known for acclaimed open-world RPG franchises such as The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.
Starfield
Bethesda's highly anticipated new open-world science fiction RPG, which was previously only available on Xbox and PC.
What’s next
Bethesda is expected to provide more details on the free update and expansion that will launch alongside the PS5 version of Starfield in the coming weeks and months.
The takeaway
The launch of Starfield on PS5 will significantly expand the game's potential audience and could lead to increased sales and popularity for Bethesda's new sci-fi RPG franchise.
