Unsure if Starfield is on Xbox Game Pass? We'll clear up any confusion with our guide below. Get ready to blast off to a new sci-fi adventure with a new game release from Bethesda.
You had better be prepared for an out-of-this-world adventure set in the year 2330. Players will soon have their hands full with exploring and finding artefacts across the galaxy in order to craft the best gear available. The game offers a dynamic and vast open world with various planets and locations to visit. With that in mind, players must embark on an epic journey as a space explorer.
Is Starfield on Game Pass for PC?
Starfield was released on September 6, 2023. This official launch date was revealed in a mysterious trailer and a special message from Game Director Todd Howard, as mentioned on the game's website.
Starfield landed on the Xbox Series X/S, Steam, Game Pass, and PC platforms, as mentioned on the game's website. But would that mean that Starfield could also be available on Game Pass for PC?
For more context, PC and Xbox Game Pass are subscription services from Microsoft. Both services allow players to access a rotating catalogue of video games from various publishers and other premium services, including Xbox Live Gold and EA Play, for a single monthly subscription price.
Knowing that the game will is on the aforementioned platforms, it's certain that Starfield will be on Game Pass for PC. This is further confirmed by checking the Xbox app and searching for the game, showing that Starfield will be "coming soon to Game Pass for PC."
Is Starfield on Game Pass for Xbox?
In terms of the game being on Game Pass for Xbox, don't worry because we also have information on that. Like PC Game Pass, Starfield will also be released on Game Pass for Xbox from day one. This means that on the game's release date, it will be available for Xbox Game Pass on the same day. So, regardless of which platform you play on, Starfield is sure to be accessible whether you're a PC or console gamer.
However take note that for Xbox Game Pass games, these require players to pre-install the game prior to release as part of the subscription service. This cuts down the time of downloading and installing the game during day one. So, you'll be able to play the game as soon as it drops.
Is Starfield available via Xbox Cloud Gaming?
For those who don't know, Xbox Cloud Gaming is Microsoft's Xbox cloud gaming service that allows players to play and access a roster of Xbox Game Pass games on a variety of devices. The feature streams the games via the Cloud instead of downloading them directly, so anyone can play them as long as there is a stable internet connection.
It's also confirmed that Starfield will be available through Xbox Cloud Gaming service. This means that the game can be accessed on any device as long as there is a stable internet connection and a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
In line with that, once you have a subscription, you can access your games on the console through the Xbox Game Pass library on the home screen. For Windows PCs, Cloud games can be accessed on the Xbox app. For Android phones or tablets, this requires players to download the Xbox Game Pass app from the Google Play or Samsung Galaxy Store. On the other hand, Apple users can access their Cloud library through their web browser by heading to xbox.com/play.
How to pre-order Starfield on Game Pass
Players anticipating the game can also pre-order Starfield through the Xbox app and their Game Pass subscription. Open up your Xbox app if you're on PC or the Xbox Game Pass library on your console and search for the game. You'll be able to pre-order and then preload it from there.
Can you play Starfield early with Game Pass?
In case you didn't know, Starfield will have a small early access period starting on 31 August or 1 September, depending on your region.
If you're a Game Pass user planning on playing the Standard Edition of Starfield via this service, you will gain access to the game on September 6. You can also choose to buy the digital Premium Edition Upgrade via the Xbox store on your console; that way, you can play the game starting September 1.
What are the different Starfield editions?
There are three editions of Starfield that players can pre-order: the standard edition, premium edition, premium edition upgrade, and constellation edition. We've listed here below what comes with each edition of the game:
Standard Edition ($69.99)
- Includes the Starfield base game
Premium Edition ($99.99)
- Includes the Starfield base game
- Five-day early access
- Starfield Digital Artbook and Original Soundtrack
- Shattered Space Story Expansion
- Constellation skin pack, including Equinox Rifle Laser, Spacesuit, Helmet, and Boost Pack
Premium Edition Upgrade ($34.99)
- Five-day early access
- Starfield Digital Artbook and Original Soundtrack
- Constellation skin pack, including Equinox Rifle Laser, Spacesuit, Helmet, and Boost Pack
- Steelbook display case (for the physical version)
- Constellation patch (for the physical version)
Constellation Edition ($299.99)
- Includes the Starfield base game
- Five-day early access
- Starfield Digital Artbook and Original Soundtrack
- Shattered Space Story Expansion
- Constellation skin pack, including Equinox Rifle Laser, Spacesuit, Helmet, and Boost Pack
- Steelbook display case (for the physical version)
- Constellation patch (for the physical version)
- Credit Stick with Laser-Etched Game Code
- Starfield Chronomark Watch & Case
Pre-order bonuses (comes with all pre-orders)
- Old Mars Skin Pack which includes:
- Laser Cutter
- Deep Mining Helmet
- Deep Mining Pack
That's all the information we have on Starfield on Game Pass. If you're interested in seeing more Starfield guides like this, check out our other pieces on the game, such as our creatures guide and our helpful list of all planets.
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