Rumors Place Starfield on PS5 in Spring 2026 with New Expansion

Postponed Starfield PS5 Release & Expansion to Spring 2026 for Rebuilding Anticipation

Mp1st reports indicate Xbox and Bethesda have postponed Starfield's PlayStation 5 release, alongside its second major expansion, to spring 2026. This internal adjustment at Xbox and Bethesda stems, in part, from the underwhelming reception of the first expansion, Shattered Space. Since its launch, Shattered Space has received mixed reviews and holds a "mostly negative" rating on Steam, failing to generate significant commercial interest. This revised timeline suggests Xbox and Bethesda may be repositioning the PS5 launch to build greater anticipation and value around this upcoming content, potentially marketing it as part of a more complete Starfield edition. This strategy aligns with the strong performance of other Xbox titles on PS5; for example, Forza Horizon 5 was the top-selling title on PS5 in the first half of 2025, and six of the ten bestsellers on the PlayStation Store were either Xbox games or published by them. The spring 2026 release window also coincides with Gamescom 2025, with Opening Night Live scheduled for August 19, 2025. Speculation suggests this event could serve as a platform for announcements regarding Starfield's PS5 port or its expansion plans.

Anticipated Starfield Expansion & PS5 Release Details Remain Elusive amidst Beta Updates and Developer Hints

Neither Xbox nor Bethesda has made an official announcement regarding Starfield's PS5 availability or the exact release date for the second expansion. Separately, Bethesda released a minor beta update for Starfield in July 2025, which addressed stability issues and interface tweaks. The developer hinted at future developments but provided few specific details.

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