Starfield to be Released for PlayStation 5 in 2026, According to Website
Microsoft has decided to release Starfield for PlayStation 5 in 2026, along with a second expansion and some enhancements, after recognizing that the first expansion didn't perform as well as expected, pushing back its initial PS5 launch from this year.
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Starfield's PS5 Launch with Second Expansion and Updates in 2026 after Delay from Early 2025
Microsoft plans to release Starfield on PlayStation 5 in 2026, according to sources from MP1st. This launch is expected to coincide with the game's second expansion and a series of significant life-improving updates. The decision to delay the PlayStation 5 release, reportedly from an earlier 2025 target, stems from the first expansion's lukewarm reception. Microsoft's strategy aims to enhance Starfield's prospects on PS5 by pairing its launch with the second expansion and the aforementioned updates. Starfield has been available on PC and Xbox Series X|S since September 2023.
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Game info
- Official Name
- Starfield
- Brief Summary
- In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S
- Released
- September 6, 2023
- Genre
- Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
- Play Modes
- Single player
- Content Rating
- 19+
- Languages
- English, Korean
- Developer
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Ratings
- 82/100 (298 reviews)
