Starfield is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC on September 6, 2023. It’s a massive new game from Bethesda — specifically from Todd Howard and the development team behind the mainline Elder Scrolls and Fallout games. This game has you exploring a galaxy with over a thousand planets, taking on missions, speccing out your ship, engaging in space dogfights, and a whole lot more. Starfield is up for preorder now in a handful of editions (see it at Amazon, or GAME if you’re UK-based). Below, we have all the details you need to pick the edition you want. Let’s dive in.
Starfield Will Be on Game Pass on Day One
Before we get into the various editions, you should know this: if you’re a Game Pass subscriber, you’ll have full access to Starfield on launch day. That’s good news for anyone who doesn’t want to drop $70+ up front.
Starfield (Standard Edition)
Xbox Series X|S
Get it at Amazon – $69.99Get it at Best Buy – $69.99Get it at GameStop – $69.99Get it at Walmart – $69.99Get it at Newegg (digital copy) – $59.99 with promo code SAVEXDPPGet it at GAME (UK Only) – £69.99
PC
Get it at Newegg (Steam code) – $59.99 with promo code SAVEXDPPGet it at Amazon – $69.99Get it at Walmart – $69.99Get it at GMG – $69.99Get it at Steam – $69.99
Preorder the standard edition of the game, and you’ll receive the game itself, plus the preorder bonus (detailed below).
Starfield: Premium Edition (Digital)
Xbox Series X|S
Get it at Newegg – $89.99 with promo code SAVEXDPPGet it at Xbox Store – $99.99
PC
Get it at Newegg (Steam code) – $89.99 with promo code SAVEXDPPGet it at GMG – $99.99Get it at Steam – $99.99
Get the digital-only premium edition, and you’ll receive the base game, plus the following:
Shattered Space Story Expansion (upon release)5 days early access (September 1)Constellation Skin Pack: Equinox Laser Rifle, Spacesuit, Helmet and Boost PackAccess to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack
Starfield: Premium Edition Upgrade
You’ll want to get the Premium Edition Upgrade if:
You plan to play Starfield either on Game Pass or in the physical editionYou also want the extra features of the premium edition, like 5-day early access
The Premium Edition Upgrade bridges the gap between the base game and the digital Premium Edition. It’s available in both physical and digital versions. The only difference is that the physical version comes with the steelcase and patch shown above.
Physical Version
Get it at Amazon – $34.99Get it at Best Buy – $34.99Get it at GameStop – $34.99Get it at Walmart – $34.99
The physical version comes with the following physical and digital items:
Includes a Steelbook display case and a Constellation patchShattered Space Story Expansion (upon release)5 days early accessConstellation Skin Pack: Equinox Laser Rifle, Spacesuit, Helmet and Boost PackAccess to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack
Digital Version
Get it at Xbox Store (digital) – $34.99
The digital premium upgrade comes with the following digital items:
Shattered Space Story Expansion (upon release)5 days early access (September 1)Constellation Skin Pack: Equinox Laser Rifle, Spacesuit, Helmet and Boost PackAccess to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack
Starfield Limited-Edition Xbox Controller and Headset
Microsoft is also putting out a limited-edition Xbox controller and headset based on the sleek, clean Starfield design. These items are available now, so you don’t need to wait for Starfield to release to get your hands on them.
Starfield: Constellation Edition
Xbox
Get it at GAME (UK Only) – £249.99Get it at Amazon – SOLD OUTGet it at Best Buy – SOLD OUTGet it at GameStop – SOLD OUTGet it at Walmart – SOLD OUTGet it at Bethesda Gear Store – SOLD OUT
PC
Get it at GAME (UK Only) – £249.99Get it at Amazon – SOLD OUTGet it at Best Buy – SOLD OUTGet it at GameStop – SOLD OUTGet it at Walmart – SOLD OUTGet it at Bethesda Gear Store – SOLD OUT
The collector’s edition of Starfield is called the Constellation Edition. It comes with a digital copy of the game, plus the following:
Physical Items
Starfield chronomark watchWatch caseConstellation patchSteelbook display case
Digital Items
5 days early accessShattered Space (first story expansion)Constellation skin packDigital soundtrackDigital artbook
Starfield Preorder Bonus
Preorder Starfield from any retailer, and you’ll receive the following in-game items:
Deep mining helmet & packLaser cutter
Starfield Preload Details
Starfield has officially gone gold. If you preorder it, you can preload Starfield onto your machine ahead of launch. Here are the dates preloading begins:
Windows and Xbox Series X|S – August 17Steam – August 30
Starfield Trailers
Other Preorder Guides
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