Game guide
Starfield
An open-world single-player space RPG from the makers of Skyrim and Fallout. Set in the year 2330, you create a spacefarer, build and pilot customizable ships, explore over a thousand procedurally-detailed planets across a hand-crafted galaxy, and follow a main quest about mysterious artifacts alongside deep faction, exploration and base-building systems.
- Developer
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Released
- September 6, 2023 (PC, Xbox Series X|S); April 7, 2026 (PS5)
- Platforms
- PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5
- Price
- $69.99
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Starfield — frequently asked
Is Starfield on PS5?
Yes. After launching in 2023 on PC and Xbox Series X|S, Starfield released on PlayStation 5 on April 7, 2026, bundled with its updates and available alongside its DLC.
How big is Starfield?
About 125 GB on PC and a similar size on Xbox Series X|S. The paid Shattered Space expansion adds roughly 30 GB more for owners.
Do I really need an SSD?
Yes. Unlike many games where an SSD is only recommended, Starfield lists an SSD as a hard requirement because of constant asset streaming; a mechanical hard drive is not supported.
Sources
- Bethesda Support — Starfield PC system requirements
- Steam — Starfield
- Bethesda — Starfield launches on PS5 April 7
- Dexerto — How long is Starfield
- GameSpot — Starfield: Shattered Space how long to beat
- Wikipedia — Starfield (video game)
- Last verified: July 12, 2026. Sizes and specs can change with patches — tell us if something is out of date.