Everything we know about Starfield on PS5

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It’s now confirmed Starfield is coming to PS5, following three years as an Xbox and PC exclusive. PlayStation fans can finally join in the action that takes place across hundreds of procedurally generated planets with different editions covering the base game and DLC when Starfield launches on the PlayStation 5.

In great news across the board, the launch of Starfield on PS5 also comes with a price drop on all platforms, so let’s get into the details, including the Starfield PS5 release date itself, what it costs, versions, and more.

Starfield PS5 release date

Starfield artwork ahead of the release on PS5 — (Image credit: Bethesda)

Starfield launches on PS5 on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. This coincides with the release of a huge free update labelled Free Lanes, as well as the space game’s second DLC, Terran Armada, so it’s a big day for all fans of the game, old and new.

PS5 players can get immediate access to Terran Armada, as well as the previous DLC, Starfield Shattered Space, and I’ve shared more about that below. Meanwhile, the Free Lanes update launches on all platforms for free on April 7, introducing new story content, another vehicle, and additional customization options.

Starfield PS5 price

A player looks out at a ringed planet in Starfield on PS5 — (Image credit: Bethesda)

Here’s the really good bit. Starfield launches on PS5 at a base price of $49.99, which is 20 bucks lower than Xbox and PC players paid at launch. While they won’t be getting a refund of the difference, the cost of Starfield is now dropping on all platforms to keep it in line with the new PS5 price point.

Starfield PS5 editions

A screenshot from the Shattered Space DLC, available with the Starfield PS5 Premium edition — (Image credit: Bethesda)

Two editions of Starfield are coming to PS5, with the standard $49.99 edition containing just the base game. The Premium Edition, meanwhile, automatically includes two paid DLC: Shattered Space and Terra Armada.

Shattered Space launched in September 2024, and Terra Armada arrives alongside the PS5 launch on April 7, so you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck if you choose the premium edition, which retails at $69.99.

What the Starfield PS5 launch means

A PS5 controller over the background of Starfield — (Image credit: Bethesda, Sony)

Starfield’s launch on PlayStation also comes with some game-specific benefits for PlayStation players. Both the controllers’ adaptive trigger and touchpad functionalities are available in Starfield, as is the Pro Performance Mode for anyone on PS5 Pro.

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After studying Music and Lifestyle journalism and writing a column for a stylish lifestyle magazine in her hometown of Brighton, Danielle finally found her feet writing about videogames for WePC in 2021. She then honed her guides writing skills at PCGamesN between 2022 and 2026, when she took those skills to GamesRadar as a Guides Writer. Danielle's guides are a safe space - she definitely got stuck before you did, which is why she's perfect for the job. When she's not replaying the Silent Hill games or a more up-to-date single-player horror game, you'll find her fighting for her life in Dead by Daylight, tending to a garden in Stardew Valley, or doing both in Minecraft.