Could Starfield be coming to PC as well? We'll be learning more about that with our guide right here. The game takes players for a cosmic ride around the galaxy and hundreds of planets. From the minds of Bethesda Game Studios, players can expect an otherworldly open-world sci-fi adventure to get hooked on for hours on end with Starfield.
Starfield is currently being promoted as an Xbox-exclusive game as seen on their marketing campaigns such as for pre-orders. While this urges players to invest in an Xbox console and make use of a Game Pass subscription, there could be other platforms that still offer the highly anticipated game.
Will Starfield be on Steam?
First off, will Starfield be on Steam? Steam is a widely used video game digital distribution platform from Valve, launched back in 2009. It's been well known for distributing non-Valve games for players and helping players find games they may like with the platform's huge roster.
With the platform's popularity, it's a no-brainer that Starfield makes it on to Steam. If you check out the Steam page of the game, Starfield can be pre-purchased on the platform, confirming its availability for PC players and non-Game Pass subscribers.
It should also be noted though that the game is offered only in two digital editions of the game. This includes Starfield itself which is the base game. Then there's also Starfield Digital Premium Edition which comes with a five-day early access to the game, a story expansion, skin packs, an artbook of Starfield, its soundtrack, and possibly other pre-order bonus content.
Will Starfield be on PC Game Pass?
PC Game Pass from Xbox is a monthly digital subscription service for PC users to access and play a roster of games available on the Xbox app. This is similar to the Xbox Game Pass wherein players subscribing to the service can access and play games from their respective Xbox console.
Regarding Starfield being on the PC Game Pass, the game will also be released on it from day one. This means that from its release date of September 6, 2023, players can access the game on the same day.
In line with that, you should know that Starfield will be offered in two editions on the PC Game Pass on the Xbox app. There's the Standard Edition and a Premium Edition that comes with a lot more content to enjoy alongside the game.
To get the game on the PC Game Pass though, players must subscribe to the PC Game Pass service in order to pre-load the game prior to Starfield's release date. Doing this will make it easier for players to boot up and try the game immediately after its launch in September.
What are the Starfield PC requirements?
Starfield is setting up to become a massive game with its vast sci-fi world. Its universe is ambitious and its visuals are expected to be breathtaking that one may need to invest in some good hardware to experience it in its full cinematic glory.
If you plan to play Starfield on your PC you'll be interested to hear that Bethesda Game Studios dropped the minimum and recommended PC requirements for the game so players are prepared with their devices in handling Starfield when it releases. Check out the minimum and recommended system requirements of the game right below:
Minimum System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10 version 22H2 (10.0.19045)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti
- Direct X: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 125 GB Available Space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
Recommended Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10/11 with updates
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
- Direct X: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 125 GB Available Space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
In line with these recommended requirements, the game emphasizes the SSD and RAM which will help in running the game with ease. You don't want to ruin your gaming experience with lag and low-memory notifications, right? While it's still early, better to invest in these. Being aware of the requirements for the games you plan to purchase will help a lot in the long run since it will allow you to make adjustments for the best and most optimized gaming experience possible.
Overall, that's all the information we have on Starfield on PC and its system requirements. If you liked this guide and want to read more like it, check out our other Starfield guides such as our deep-dive into how crafting works and everything you need to know about ship customisation.
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