Overview
- Starfield may see its PlayStation 5 port released alongside the next major expansion in 2025, as reported by Tom Warren from The Verge.
- Initially, Bethesda planned to launch the PS5 port alongside the 2024 expansion, Shattered Space.
The highly anticipated Starfield port for the PlayStation 5 is expected to debut alongside the game’s upcoming expansion in 2025. Following its release on Xbox Series X/S and PC in late 2023, speculation about a PS5 version has circulated, fueled by recent statements indicating that the game may soon be available on Sony’s leading console.
Despite a mixed reception at launch, where some reviewers critiqued the storytelling and character development, Starfield has steadily improved its image since its September 2023 debut. Bethesda has committed to enhancing the game through continuous updates and content additions. Furthermore, Microsoft has emphasized a shift toward a multiplatform approach, which would allow PlayStation users to explore the cosmos.
Anticipated PS5 Port Could Debut with Next Expansion
In a recent episode of the Xbox Two Plus One podcast, Tom Warren shared insights suggesting that the PS5 port of Starfield could coincide with the next significant expansion set for release in 2025. Although this initial plan to launch alongside the 2024 Shattered Space expansion did not come to fruition, Warren maintains that development of the port has been ongoing for quite some time, and its eventual release appears imminent. Updates to the Bethesda Creation Kit hint at potential PS5 support, raising questions about the port’s performance and optimization.
At the 2025 Game Developer’s Conference, former Bethesda developer Nate Purkeypile discussed the challenges faced during Starfield’s development. He indicated that the constraints placed on creative autonomy could have negatively impacted the game’s narrative depth — a sentiment echoed by some players who felt the game’s story fell short of Bethesda’s previous titles. However, industry conversations continue, with figures like God of War’s director, David Gaffe, praising parts of Starfield’s narrative.
As of early March 2025, the development team has teased new content on the horizon, but specific details remain under wraps. The last major update, released in November, improved performance for Xbox Series X by uncapping frame rates and addressing various bugs in Shattered Space. Meanwhile, fans are also eagerly awaiting news on The Elder Scrolls 6, which is believed to be under development for PC and Xbox, with a tentative release planned after 2026.