As the release date ofStarfielddraws near, fans are eagerly seeking more information about the game’s intriguing gameplay, potential online features, and other details that have largely remained shrouded in mystery. Meanwhile, Bethesda has maintained a veil of secrecy around this groundbreaking RPG, sharing only generic morsels of information that, unfortunately, will not quench players' curiosity.
This guide, therefore, aims to address some of thefrequently asked questions aboutStarfield, including queries about its release time, multiplayer functionality, and available editions.
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When Will Starfield Be Released?
Bethesda’smost-anticipated RPG,Starfield, is set to release onSeptember 6, 2023. However, players who pre-ordered the Premium or Collector’s Edition will access the game as early as September 1.
Starfield’s September release comes after the initial delay in 2022, as the game was supposed to hit Xbox and Windows-based PCs in November of the last year.
Will Starfield Come to PlayStation?
SinceStarfieldis a Microsoft exclusive, it won’t be released for PlayStation 4 and 5. The only supported platforms for the game will be Xbox Series X|S and Windows PCs.
How to Get Early Access to Starfield?
Pre-orderingStarfield’s Premium or Collector’s Editionwill grant buyers five days of early access. Since both Premium and Constellation Editions will require digital game downloads, players will not need the physical disc to get into early access.
How Long Will It Take to Beat Starfield?
Based on the pre-release information,Starfield’s campaign is 20% longer than previous Bethesda games, which meansthe story mode will take 30 to 40 hours to beat. Of course, sinceStarfieldis an open-world RPG, it will take 100+ hours to explore all its planets in the completionist style.
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What Will Be Starfield’s File Size?
Although the exact file size has yet to be announced,Starfieldis believed totake up to 125 GB of storage spaceboth on Xbox consoles and PC. To give some context, TheElder Scrolls Online, one of the vastest Bethesda games, has a file size of 95 GB.
How Many Planets Are in Starfield?
According to the developers,Starfieldwill feature more than 1,000 planets and hundreds of star systems. However, only 10% of these planets will have life, while the majority will be uninhabited.
Are Planets in Starfield Procedurally Generated?
Most planets inStarfieldare procedurally generated, meaning that they are created randomly as players visit them. However, the game also features an enormous amount of pre-designed content, with the story mode taking place at several key locations, such as New Atlantis, the capital city of the United Colonies.
What Are Starfield Factions?
Similar to theFalloutseries,Starfieldfeatures factions or colonies that players can join. In Bethesda’s new IP, a faction is a military or religious group with specific beliefs and goals that offer new side quests and rewards to their members. Two significant factions inStarfieldare the United Colonies and Freestar Collective.
What Is Included in Premium and Collector’s Edition of Starfield?
Pre-orderingStarfieldrewards players with the Old Mars Skin Pack, including a Deep Mining Helmet & Pack and a Laser Cutter. On top of that, players who purchase the game’s Premium Edition receive up to five days of early access, the Shattered Space DLC, Constellation Skin Pack, andStarfielddigital artbook and soundtracks.
Starfieldalso comes with a Collector’s Edition called Constellation, which includes the Chronomark watch and case, five days of early access, a credit stick with laser-etched game code, Shattered Space DLC, Constellation Skin Pack, Steelbook® Case, Constellation Patch, and access toStarfield’s digital artbook and soundtracks.
