Recent reports have brought fresh news regarding Bethesda’s space RPG Starfield long-rumored for a port to the PlayStation 5. According to the latest leaks, players on the console may need to hold on for a long time, as the game is now slated for a Spring 2026 release, a change from earlier, unverified speculation that it could come as soon as late this year.
Starfield was launched in 2023 for PC and Xbox Series X/S; it had a great start but has been losing players since then. The launch of the Shattered Space expansion in 2024 came to give new content, but it failed to create a real buzz for the game. These falls in engagement left many wondering what Bethesda was going to do to really ignite its ambitious new property. In that sense, a PS5 release is thought to be an important means to achieve that.
The report from MP1st mentions that the Starfield PS5 version will not launch separately. Rather, it is expected to be bundled together with the next major expansion for the game and many quality-of-life improvements. This might actually be a good strategy from Bethesda, so that the PS5 port can leave a good impression on a fresh audience and give the title a second chance.
The back-and-forth conversation over a PS5 port began when Microsoft began launching its first-party titles onto rival platforms; however, there has not been an official announcement yet. As for this report, it is stated that there should be no expectation of a sneaky reveal or release at Gamescom 2025. With Xbox already bringing other major games such as Gears of War: Reloaded and the upcoming Indiana Jones and The Great Circle onto PS5, the eventual arrival of Starfield on this platform appears to be a safe bet. But this chapter seems to be ushering in an expected wait longer than many would have hoped.
