Starfield is finally available on both PC and Xbox Series consoles. The new first-person space RPG from Bethesda Game Studios is filled to the brim with stuff to do, whether it’s hunting down bounties or developing your own outpost on a deserted planet.
Originally revealed in 2018, Starfield is one of Bethesda’s biggest games yet and already a contender for 2023’s Game of the Year. The game is also available on Xbox Game Pass starting tonight.
Here’s what you need to know about this epic space adventure.
When does Starfield come out?
Starfield officially launched Sept. 6 on Xbox Series consoles and PC.
People who preordered the Premium Edition or Constellation Edition got to play the game on Friday, thanks to an early access preorder bonus.
How much does Starfield cost?
Starfield Standard Edition costs $70. The Premium Edition comes with the Constellation Skin Pack, access to the Starfield Digital Artbook, original soundtrack and the Shattered Space story expansion that will arrive sometime after the game’s release, and it has a price tag of $100.
There’s also the Starfield Constellation Edition for $250 that comes with a Starfield Chronomark watch and watch case.
Is Starfield on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes. It’s available on Xbox Game Pass for consoles and PC. Starfield also makes use of the Xbox Play Anywhere option that allows owners of a digital copy of the game to jump from Xbox to PC without needing to pay for both versions.
Xbox Game Pass is a monthly subscription with different tiers. A PC-only subscription costs $10 a month, while an Xbox-only subscription is $11. To have access to both PC and Xbox games, along with cloud gaming, you’ll have to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $17 a month.