Publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer Bethesda Game Studios have officially announced that Starfield will launch on April 7 for PlayStation 5, confirming recent rumors. The standard edition will cost $49.99, and the Premium Edition will cost $69.99. It will release alongside the game’s “Free Lanes” update and “Terran Armada” story DLC. Additionally, the publisher announced the release of five new Trackers, which are available now. A launch trailer was also released. Starfield first launched on September 6, 2023, for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.
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Starfield represents one of Bethesda Game Studios’ most ambitious projects, and since launch in 2023 the game has continued to grow. New content, game systems, fan‑requested features, a story expansion, quality-of-life updates, and over 1000 community Creations have deeply enriched the universe.
The additions coming on April 7 represent the biggest update to the game since launch, marking the most complete version of Starfield for new players to jump in and veteran players to discover what’s new across the Settled Systems.
Coming to PlayStation 5
Starting on April 7, Starfield will be available on PlayStation 5, inviting players everywhere to embark on cosmic journeys and explore the universe straight from the couch.
Starfield on PlayStation 5 takes advantage of the console hardware, integrating the lightbar, adaptive triggers, touchpad, and more. On PlayStation 5 Pro, players can select a “Pro Performance Mode” to prioritize a higher-target frames per second, or select “Pro Visual Mode.”
Bethesda Game Studios aims to make it easier than ever for new players to jump in, while continuing to expand the experience for those already exploring the Settled Systems. Starfield‘s base edition will be available on all platforms for $49.99, welcoming even more players into the universe.
Story Downloadable Content: “Terran Armada”
“Terran Armada” introduces a new questline across the Settled Systems, with new characters, locations, enemies, quests, systems, and rewards. Players get the chance to shape the future of humanity in space as they combat the incursions of the Terran Armada’s robotic forces in this brand new story downloadable content.
Free Update: “Free Lanes”
“Free Lanes” is a free update that adds significant new features and systems designed to deepen the core Starfield experience for both new and returning players, most significantly opening up interplanetary travel within systems. With this update, players can use cruise mode to travel from planet to planet within a star system, where they’ll experience frequent encounters and activities and spend some quality time on their ship with their crew.
Additional features coming with the update include:
New Locations – A number of new Encounters, POIs, Dungeons, notable increase in variety for players to discover
X-Tech – A new resource used to upgrade weapons, ship modules, and more.
Enemy Modifiers – New enemy tiers with performance modifiers, such as extra shielding, more frequent attacks, or elemental damage.
Moon Jumper – New land vehicle.
Outpost Improvements – Cross-outpost storage & Milliewhale pet.
New Crew – Muria and the mini-bot.
Starborn Improvement – Ability to bring a limited number of items through the Unity to a New Game Plus.
The “Free Lanes” update comes free for all players. All existing Premium Edition owners on Xbox and Steam will receive the “Terran Armada” downloadable content at no additional cost.
Trackers Alliance
In 2024, the Trackers Alliance was introduced to Starfield to give players even more options to experience the Settled Systems as a bounty hunter. Bethesda Game Studios continues to build on the Trackers Alliance experience with five new Trackers Alliance adventures—all available to play now.
This update expands the bounty hunter experience with new targets, contracts, and rewards. Players who previously purchased the original Trackers Alliance content will receive these new adventures for free. New players can access the complete set for 700 Creations Credits.
Together, these launches mark the next chapter for Starfield, bringing its most complete and refined experience to more players as the universe continues to expand. Stay tuned to social channels for more information on Starfield‘s next big update, and for more details on all things Starfield, head to Bethesda.net.
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