Starfield Set to Launch on PS5 in April with Lower Price Point

After a period of exclusivity, Bethesda’s highly anticipated sci-fi RPG, Starfield, is slated for release on PlayStation 5 on April 7, 2026. The release will arrive with both Standard and Premium editions, and notably, the PS5 version will be priced lower than its initial launch price on PC and Xbox Series X/S.

Release Date and Pricing Details

According to reliable video game leaker billbil-kun, the Standard Edition of Starfield will be available for €49.99 / £44.99, while the Premium Edition will cost €69.99 / £59.99. IGN and TheGamer both reported on these leaked prices.

This represents a price reduction compared to the original launch prices on PC and Xbox, where the Standard Edition currently costs £59.99 on Steam and the Premium Edition is priced at £85.99.

Premium Edition Details

While a Premium Edition will be available, it will not include early access, a departure from the typical offering for this tier. This suggests a potential “shadow drop” release strategy, or a decision by Microsoft and Bethesda that early access is unnecessary given the game’s existing availability on other platforms.

Release Timeline

Starfield initially launched on PC and Xbox Series X/S in September 2023. The PS5 release will follow approximately two and a half years later. Pre-orders are expected to begin on March 18, 2026.

Future Content Plans

Bethesda’s Todd Howard has confirmed that Starfield is not receiving a large 2.0-type update, but that new content is on the horizon and will be discussed soon.

Confirmation and Sources

The information regarding the release date and pricing originates from billbil-kun, a leaker with a proven track record, particularly regarding PlayStation Plus game reveals. The reports have been corroborated by multiple sources, including PPE.pl and Deallabs.