It would be an understatement to say that the Starfield release has made numerous gamers restless and for justified reasons. The last major Bethesda Game Studios launch (of course, ignoring Fallout 76) was Fallout 4. After that, Starfield is the first major single-player title we are getting from the studio, and it looks highly ambitious. Sci-fi and space exploration have always mesmerized gamers, and Starfield is aiming to deliver a fulfilling experience with more than 1,000 planets. Now, if you’ve bought the game or plan to, you must want to know when you can actually play it. We have created this guide to help you learn about the release date and time for Starfield in your region.
Starfield Release Date & Time (Official Launch)
Like every modern title, Starfield has been rolled out in two phases. People who pre-ordered the Starfield Constellation, Premium, or the Premium Upgrade Edition (for Xbox Game Pass users) were able to play the game earlier, starting September 1, 2023. All other Starfield players will get to play the game on September 5, 2023.
If you have the standard edition or are waiting for Starfield to release on Xbox Game Pass, here are the release dates and times for every major region around the world:
Region Release Date Release Time Los Angeles September 5 5 PM PDT Ciudad De Mexico September 5 6 PM CST Chicago September 5 7 PM PDT New York September 5 8 PM EDT Sao Paolo September 5 9 PM BRT London September 6 1 AM CEST Paris September 6 2 AM CEST Berlin September 6 2 AM CEST India September 6 5:30 AM IST Japan September 6 9 AM JST Sydney September 6 10 AM AEST Auckland September 6 12 PM NZST
Bethesda has officially shared the timings for the official launch, and we have attached an image to recap the same. If you own the game on Steam, received a Steam key through AMD promotions, or pre-loaded the Xbox Game Pass version, players living in NA, Mexico, and Brazil can start playing from September 5.
Starfield Early Access Countdown Timer
As confirmed by Bethesda, certain regions will gain access to Starfield on September 5, 2023, thanks to the time zone differences. To help you keep track of the game’s release, we have included a Starfield countdown timer to track the release.
Can You Preload Starfield Right Now?
As revealed last week, Bethesda has opened Starfield preloads for a few platforms. If you own an Xbox, you can preload the title right now, regardless of what edition you have purchased. If you have a Game Pass subscription on your Windows PC, you can preload Starfield using the Xbox app. Steam users can start preloading the game starting August 31, 2023. We have written a handy guide that details how you can preload Starfield on Xbox, PC, and Steam (when it is available).
Starfield Release Date & Time (Early Access)
[UPDATE | September 1, 2023] – The game launched in early access to good reviews about the gameplay and space exploration, but it’s the slow start and the pacing of Starfield that’s been the talk of the town.
During this time, players will also get access to additional content, like the Shattered Space story expansion pack, constellation skin pack, a digital artbook, and companion soundtrack. Here are the official Starfield early access release timings shared by Bethesda:
Region Release Date Release Time Los Angeles August 31 5 PM PDT Ciudad De Mexico August 31 6 PM CST Chicago August 31 7 PM PDT New York August 31 8 PM EDT Sao Paolo August 31 9 PM BRT London September 1 1 AM CEST Paris September 1 2 AM CEST Berlin September 1 2 AM CEST India September 1 5:30 AM IST Japan September 1 9 AM JST Sydney September 1 10 AM AEST Auckland September 1 12 PM NZST
