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Starfield Lands on PlayStation 5 April 7th

Get ready for an epic space adventure, as Bethesda's Starfield, featuring improved gameplay, terrestrial vehicles, and PS5-exclusive DualSense features, lands on PlayStation 5 starting April 7th!

Sophie Laurent · 2 min read

Starfield Debuts on PlayStation 5 April 7 - DualSense Immersion and Free Content Update

Bethesda has announced that Starfield will be released on PlayStation 5 on April 7, [current year]. This release will fully utilize the DualSense controller, incorporating haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, a lit-up lightbar, and touchpad functionality. On the PS5 Pro console, players can choose between Pro Performance Mode, which prioritizes high FPS, and Pro Visual Mode, which emphasizes resolution. The standard version of Starfield costs $49.99 across all platforms and is available for preorder now on the PlayStation Store. Bethesda has also revealed the Starfield PS5 box art. Alongside the PS5 release, a major update, Free Lanes, will be available at no cost to all players on all platforms. Xbox Series and Steam players who own the Starfield Premium Edition will receive the Terran Armada DLC for free. Next month's update will introduce new locations, enemy tweaks, a new land vehicle, enhancements for New Game Plus, and other exciting features. As Bethesda stated, "Starfield is built around the freedom to be who you want and go where curiosity takes you."

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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
PlayStation 5, 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
Chinese (Simplified), English, Korean
Developer
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Ratings
79/100 (332 reviews)

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