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According to our sources, MP1st was told that Starfield won't be released in 2025, partly due to the RPG's weak sales of the first expansion, Shattered Space. Instead, Microsoft is leaning toward releasing the Starfield PS5 version in Spring 2026. For those not in the US, spring starts the middle of March and runs until mid-June.

From what we were told, Starfield's release on PS5 is planned to coincide with the game's second expansion and other quality-of-life updates. We are also not expecting any announcement about the PS5 version of the game at this August's gamescom, so don't expect it to be shadowdropped like Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered release a few months ago, which is something we reported on accurately (for anyone keeping score).

Report: Starfield PS5 Release Planned for 2026 Alongside Expansion 2

Don't expect Starfield on PS5 to be released this year, as Xbox is targeting it for 2026 alongside the sci-fi RPG's next DLC.

mp1st.com

 

[TVexperto]

what about fixing the game first

 

[jm89]

Todd facing down GTA6 like a champ

 

[DenchDeckard]

not as good as fallout but I enjoyed it. Its a very sterile game though. Feels clean and safe but can still be great fun.

 

[lh032]

 

[Punished Miku]

Must be some massive DLC. Can't wait. Probably has the full space stations.

I prefer waiting longer for a bigger expansion, then jumping back in for dozens of hours, rather than small updates dripped out.

 

[TheMule1983]

"Plans could change" "based on information At this moment" "lots of moving parts". Another attention seeking "insider."

 

[diffusionx]

 

[acm2000]

had lots of fun with the game but a ps5 port wont be popular round these parts

 

[Rush2112]

I'd rather contract ebola than download this on my ps5

 

[LordCBH]

Liked the shooting and ship building. Hated almost everything else about it.

 

[Mr Moose]

No one cares about it in 2025, why would anyone in 2026?

 

[MidGenRefresh]

I like Starfield.

 

[Vlodril]

I will echo the guy above. No one cares.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Must be some massive DLC. Can't wait. Probably has the full space stations.

I prefer waiting longer for a bigger expansion, then jumping back in for dozens of hours, rather than small updates dripped out.

I agree, ive dropped the game until something big expansion wise comes along.

 

[drganon]

The first expansion didn't sell, so they're doing another one...

 

[Kacho]

what about fixing the game first

They pushed a ton of amazing updates last week

A new Starfield update is available today, with improvements to the Creations menu as well as crash and stability fixes. Looking ahead, we're continuing work on future updates and will share more about the exciting things we have planned for Starfield in the coming months.

Update Notes:

General

• Minor improvements to format and display in Creations menus.
• Addressed an issue that could cause that Extreme Temperature gear to appear incorrectly.
• Minor improvements to sorting in the Missions Menu.
• General crash and stability fixes.

 

[adamsapple]

I'd rather contract ebola than download this on my ps5

Let's not make poor ebola suffer.

 

[VolticArchangel]

what about fixing the game first

 

[vaibhavpisal]

I hope they intend to tie together everything in this - weapon upgrades, base building and ship building to resources I can gather on planets.

 

[Zimmy68]

Who needs to run it in 8k?

 

[SILKYSMOOTH30FPS]

Who wants this garbage? And GTA6 is coming out in Spring 2026, so not too smart on their end.

 

[Sooner]

Cool!
No thanks.

 

[R3TRO]

Fun game but dated gameplay.

 

[sendit]

what about fixing the game first

Did you not read the article before immediately having an aneurysm?

 

[VolticArchangel]

Dear PS fans, coming from a guy who bought this trash day 1 on PC, don't even try. Lmao.

 

[Saber]

Lmao after that garbage that you guys made called Oblivion Remaster, you can keep that piece of turd. I want distance from anything from them.

 

[Fess]

had lots of fun with the game but a ps5 port wont be popular round these parts

300 hours logged, it surely had issues but I enjoyed it a lot. Been planning to jump in again but last playthrough I kinda broke the game focusing on melee (OP!) and reached the starborn space fight with weaksauce ship and couldn't finish it, bummed me out.

And lmao I understand what you mean, I don't know why MS waste money on porting it. Can't see it selling well. Too late, too hated, will probably be sold at high price as well. They need a seriously impressive expansion to get some positive noise around the unveil. Don't know what they can add that people actually want.
Planet surface flights?
More cities and villages?
Non-random loot and locations?

 

[Flabagast]

No thanks, Xbox players can keep it. Don't throw your trashes in the neighbors gardens please, it makes you look gross.

 

[Punished Miku]

Can't see it selling well.

It will top the charts.

 

[VolticArchangel]

Lmao after that garbage that you guys made called Oblivion Remaster, you can keep that piece of turd. I want distance from anything from them.

Kind of diasgree on Oblivion Remastered because that game's content and presentation are really good, even for 2025 standards.

It's just the performance (on all platforms) that is botched.

But, Starfield is uninspired garbage throughout. No expansions or ports can fix the base, core game.

 

[Brigandier]

Fallout and Elder Scrolls were put on the backburner for this pile of shit game.

Tragically bad, It felt lifeless, No soul and like Dench says sterile... felt like a remastered PS360 game.

 

[VolticArchangel]

It will top the charts.

This is sadly true because of the Bethesda Studios brand name lol

 

[Lagspike_exe]

Kind of diasgree on Oblivion Remastered because that game's content and presentation are really good, even for 2025 standards.

It's just the performance (on all platforms) that is botched.

But, Starfield is uninspired garbage throughout. No expansions or ports can fix the base, core game.

It runs terribly even on a PS5 Pro. Frankly unacceptable.

 

[Saber]

Kind of diasgree on Oblivion Remastered because that game's content and presentation are really good, even for 2025 standards.

Impossible to agree when the game does not works.

 

[Zacfoldor]

I'd say they are polishing a turd but I actually think they are still trying to build the turd and it will never be polished.

 

[Dalbajobas]

Jealous of all these guys who will be able to experience this masterpiece for the first time. Best game this gen.

 

[Chukhopops]

I think it will sell well, especially since there's nothing huge planned for Q1 next year as far as I know.

I love this game and it's possibly my favorite this gen, but for sure it will not resonate with everyone. But there is so much to do once you start getting into the different systems, and there are a lot of good mods those days (mostly paid though).

 

[VolticArchangel]

It runs terribly even on a PS5 Pro. Frankly unacceptable.

Impossible to agree when the game does not works.

Fair enough. I was just talking content. Obviously it's a valid reason to not purchase if the perf is that bad.

 

[Wastelander92]

Bethesda must have prayer circles in their office to get Rockstar to delay GTA VI.

 

[Thanati]

Those poor PS5 folk.

 

[Lagspike_exe]

Fair enough. I was just talking content. Obviously it's a valid reason to not purchase if the perf is that bad.

I played 500 hours of Oblivion back on PS3 and I still love it. But it just doesn't run well even on Pro. The stutter is obviously there, but the FPS is all over the place as well. I think this is technically the worst Pro game I have played so far.

 

[Saber]

Fair enough. I was just talking content. Obviously it's a valid reason to not purchase if the perf is that bad.

And I'm not shitting you or anything, I have the game and can not beat it. My game is ruined and theres nothing I can do.

 

[Kerotan]

I've zero interest in this but I'm surprised they'd let it go so close to GTA VI. They must have a bigger game planned this holiday instead. Maybe Halo?

 

[rkofan87]

2026????????????????????????????????????????????????????
wtf

 

[Reave]

Unless there's a drastic Starfield 2.0 overhaul coming with it, I don't see it making waves on PS5 or anywhere else, really.

Too much goodwill was lost because of Shattered Space to expect people to line up for more.

 

[Kenneth Haight]

In spring 2026 we will all be exploring a different Uranus

 

[Fess]

It will top the charts.

How? Not sure I've seen a single PS fan say they want to play it. It's been nonstop negativity since even before the release.

But maybe if enough Xbox fans are moving to PS5 to double dip it could chart.

 

[JohnnyFootball]

not as good as fallout but I enjoyed it. Its a very sterile game though. Feels clean and safe but can still be great fun.

It was fun at times, but it completely ruined what made Bethesda games great: wandering off the beaten path and running into a full blown questline. (Daedric quests did this so well) Starfield had none of that. I was landing on procedurally generated planets and doing generic quests.
Its easily the weakest Bethesda published game by far.

I am currently replaying Fallout 4 and I am now noticing many of the very obvious warning signs.

 

[Dr.Morris79]

This game truly pissed me off, bought the super big edition, digital, on Xbox, utterly disappointed

If you're entertaining the idea of picking it up for the PS5, honestly, don't bother. It's complete shite.

And I'll play any old shite, but this game was complete pants.