Updates from the Bethesda Creation Kit website have fans buzzing with speculation that Starfield may eventually make its way to the PS5. When Starfield debuted, it was strictly tied to Xbox consoles, leaving PlayStation users wondering if they’d ever get their hands on it.
Back in March 2021, Microsoft took over ZeniMax Media, which set off a lot of speculation regarding the fate of Xbox exclusives. However, since the acquisition, a number of these games have migrated over to the PlayStation console, including titles like Deathloop and more soon-to-arrive games such as Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. Nevertheless, Starfield, one of 2023’s most eagerly awaited games, remained conspicuously absent from this list—at least officially. Microsoft hasn’t dropped any hints about Starfield expanding to platforms beyond Xbox and PC. Interestingly, leaks have started swirling about a potential launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 and even the highly anticipated PS5 arrival.
Recent chatter has heated up thanks to some eagle-eyed fans, like Reddit user Dollar99Man. They noticed a PlayStation logo listed under the supported platforms section on the Bethesda Creation Kit website, specifically on the “Falkland Systems Ship Services” page. This logo was later removed, but the mere appearance was enough to send gamers into a hopeful frenzy.
There’s more evidence that fuels the belief in a PS5 release. Microsoft’s gradual strategy to roll out its games on PlayStation, combined with Phil Spencer’s forward-looking remarks suggesting openness to a Starfield PS5 launch, gives room for optimism. Spencer’s comments haven’t etched this future in stone, but they certainly hint that it might not be beyond the realm of possibility.
With all these developments, it’s conceivable that fans won’t have to wait too long for Starfield to hit the PS5. PlayStation gamers have been eagerly waiting for their chance at this space-faring adventure, hoping it wasn’t a distant dream. Pending future updates, including significant DLCs like Shattered Space or minor tweaks, seem likely to eventually reach platforms outside the Xbox realm.
For a game that has captured imaginations with its promise of exploration and adventure in the vast universe, the idea of it becoming accessible to more players is certainly exciting. Starfield marks Bethesda Game Studios’ return with a new universe in over two decades, inviting players on an epic journey that starts modestly as a space miner and expands across a galaxy teeming with adventure. Whether as part of larger updates or simply widening access, the universe of Starfield continues to evolve, and hopefully, soon become part of the PlayStation landscape.
