Summary
A reputable insider has provided a welcome update surrounding the long-awaited PlayStation 5 version ofStarfield. In light of Microsoft porting several first-party games to PS5 this year,Starfieldcould be the next Xbox title to be announced for the Sony platform.
Originally released in September 2023 for Xbox Series X/S and PC as Bethesda Game Studios' first new IP since 1997,Starfieldunderwent a somewhat rocky launch. Critical reception was decent, but the game’s story, exploration mechanics, and pacing were subject to criticism. Despite this initial reaction, Bethesda committed toimprovingStarfieldover time, steadily rolling out fan-requested updates - notably a 60fps mode on console - and post-launch content like 2024’sShattered SpaceDLC to keep players engaged.
Ever since Xbox delved into the multiplatform publishing waters,Starfieldhas been a hotly-demanded game among PS5 users.Rumors of aStarfieldPS5 portfirst began last year, and its debut may not be too far off now. Over on Twitter, credible industry insider NateTheHate recently claimed that Bethesda is indeed planning toofficially announceStarfield’s PS5 port this year, with it being “just a matter of when.” He alsonoted in a separate tweetthat the gap between the reveal and release ofStarfield’s PS5 version will be “minimal,” suggesting the sci-fi RPG could hit the console before 2025 draws to a close.
Starfield’s Next Big Expansion May Herald its PS5 Launch
It doesn’t come as much of a surprise that NateTheHate’s remarks line up with prior comments from insider Tom Warren, who alleged a few months ago that theStarfieldPS5 port is expected to launch alongside the game’s next major expansion later in 2025. Further fueling the speculation was aPS5 logo that was spotted in Bethesda’s Creation Kit forStarfieldearlier this year, implying that internal preparations for the port are well underway. Although the studio has yet to confirmStarfield’s PS5 version, the mounting evidence and insider reports indicate that it’s all but inevitable.
At the moment, the most likely venue for theStarfieldPS5 port announcement is the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 8. Not only can Bethesda revealStarfield’s next major expansion here, but since Microsoft has confirmed that it won’t hold back from showingcompetitor logos for multiplatform Xbox games during its livestreams, a “coming to PS5” stinger right at the end of the DLC trailer is entirely possible. As forStarfield’s PS5 release date, it might be afterGears of War: Reloadedhits the Sony console on August 26 - potentially mid-September to end the financial quarter on a high note.
