It can be bit frustrating when incredible games are released as console exclusives, and that is certainly the case when it comes to the Xbox Exclusive blockbuster RPG from 2023,Starfield. PlayStation users have been wondering for a while now if and when they would ever get the chance to playStarfield, but thanks to a recent leak, it seems like they might finally have an answer.
Based on a report fromMP1st,Bethesda’sStarfieldwill likely be coming to PlayStation 5 in the spring of 2026.While it previously seemed possible that the long-rumored PS5 port could come in 2025, Microsoft reportedly thinks postponing the PS5 launch is in its best interest due to poor sales ofStarfield’sShattered SpaceDLC. This would allegedly coincide with the release of another expansion and update for the game.
Starfield Might Be Coming To PS5 In 2026
Shattered Space’s Lackluster Release Likely Delayed Starfield’s PS5 Launch
Bethesda’sStarfieldhas struggledsince its release back in 2023, with the game receiving extremely mixed reviews at launch and failing to garner and maintain the massive player-base the studio anticipated. After the recent flop ofStarfield’s Shattered SpaceDLC, the future of the game was looking a bit uncertain. That said, some PlayStation 5 users have been eager andanxious to get their hands onStarfieldto judge the gameplay for themselves.
It seemsShattered Space’sunderwhelming sales have pushed back the release window forStarfieldon PlayStation 5 to 2026 at the earliest.
While many were hoping for a 2025 PS5 port, it seemsShattered Space’sunderwhelming saleshave pushed back the release window forStarfieldon PlayStation 5 to 2026 at the earliest. This is to ensure the PS5 port launch will"coincide with the game’s second expansion and other quality-of-life updates,“and ultimately capitalize on player interest as opposed to spreading things too thin.
While it’s exciting thatStarfieldis finally going to be coming to PS5 in 2026, the release window could be a bad sign for Bethesda. Clearly, theShattered SpaceDLC was not enticing enough by itself to spike player interest, and the change in PS5 port timing raisesquestions regarding thestudio’s confidence in the second major expansion.
It’s a move that makes sense from a marketing perspective, but doesn’t necessarily bode well for the future of the game. It’s also possible, however, thatthe PS5 port simply will not be ready for a 2025 release, and launching it with bugs would be of further detriment to the IP.
Either way, 2026 seems like a safe bet for the PlayStation 5 launch ofStarfield. While this may be a disappointment for PS5 users and a potentially concerning sign for the game, it does at least indicate that the yet-announced PS5 port is still planned. Hopefully, when the PS5 version does arrive, it will come alongside a range of massive improvements and spark a new wave of player interest inStarfieldand its expanded content.
