Starfield announced for PlayStation 5, releases April 7

Bethesda Game Studios announced new updates coming to Starfield and that it will be arriving on PlayStation 5 on April 7, 2026. The release also coincides with the game’s Free Lanes update and story DLC, Terran Armada. 

Starfield on PlayStation 5 will cost just $49.99 for the standard edition, and the premium edition will cost $69.99 but includes all DLC, including Terran Armada. The pricing for the Xbox Series and PC versions will be adjusted to match the PlayStation 5 version.

Starfield had been console exclusive to Xbox since September 6, 2023. 

Below is an overview of today’s news via Bethesda:

Starfield on PlayStation 5 takes advantage of the console hardware, integrating the lightbar, adaptive triggers, touchpad, and more. On PlayStation 5 Pro, players can select a “Pro Performance Mode” to prioritize a higher-target frames per second, or select “Pro Visual Mode.”

Bethesda Game Studios aims to make it easier than ever for new players to jump in, while continuing to expand the experience for those already exploring the Settled Systems. Starfield‘s base edition will be available on all platforms for $49.99, welcoming even more players into the universe.

Story Downloadable Content: “Terran Armada”

“Terran Armada” introduces a new questline across the Settled Systems, with new characters, locations, enemies, quests, systems, and rewards. Players get the chance to shape the future of humanity in space as they combat the incursions of the Terran Armada’s robotic forces in this brand new story downloadable content.

Free Update: “Free Lanes”

“Free Lanes” is a free update that adds significant new features and systems designed to deepen the core Starfield experience for both new and returning players, most significantly opening up interplanetary travel within systems. With this update, players can use cruise mode to travel from planet to planet within a star system, where they’ll experience frequent encounters and activities and spend some quality time on their ship with their crew.

Additional features coming with the update include:

• New Locations – A number of new Encounters, POIs, Dungeons, notable increase in variety for players to discover
• X-Tech – A new resource used to upgrade weapons, ship modules, and more.
• Enemy Modifiers – New enemy tiers with performance modifiers, such as extra shielding, more frequent attacks, or elemental damage.
• Moon Jumper – New land vehicle.
• Outpost Improvements – Cross-outpost storage & Milliewhale pet.
• New Crew – Muria and the mini-bot.
• Starborn Improvement – Ability to bring a limited number of items through the Unity to a New Game Plus.

Will you play Starfield on PS5?