Get ready for liftoff.Starfieldpreloads begin Thursday as the game has just gone gold (which means Bethesda’s development ofStarfieldis effectively complete!). Now, players can download the game pre-release on its platforms, but it will be truly ready to play when September 6 (or September 1 for early access players) rolls around. Unfortunately, Steam users will have to wait longer forStarfieldpreloads to take effect.
Those who own an Xbox Series X|S or a PC with the Xbox appcan preloadStarfieldon August 17. Players onSteam have to wait much longer as preloading on that platform occurs on August 30. If you’ve bought thePremium Editionor Constellation Edition physically or digitally, you’ll be able to gain access toStarfieldfive days early on September 1. To make the wait even more arduous, theXbox Twitter pagesays its hand is moving “closer to [the] giant LAUNCH button.”
After delays,Starfieldis actually ready
Starfieldwas originally going to be released onNovember 11, 2022, but it was pushed back almost an entire year. “We know you’ve waited a long time to play something new from us,” said director Todd Howard after announcing the September 6 release datein a trailer. “Believe it or not, we’re kind of the same.”
He later said, “We really just can’t wait for you all to play it.” Now we’re nearing that time. Many games from Bethesda’s past were criticized for awkward facial animation and bugs across the board, but this new game engine may take Bethesda to the next level. It could lead to impressive showings for upcoming games likeThe Elder Scrolls VI.As of last year,that fantasy RPG is currently in a design stageof development.
