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Where is Starfield pre-order available?

Updated: June 13th, 2023

Read where to pre-order Starfield on both PC and Xbox for the release date September 6th.

Bethesda has announced the release of the highly anticipated new game Starfield for now September 6th 2023. If you are reading this article, you are likely as eager to secure your copy of the game for as soon as possible. Fortunately, we are going to discuss here all the ways you can get Starfield pre-order available for you.

Starfield teaser trailer, released by Bethesda.

Starfield available to pre-order on Steam

For PC gamers out there looking to play Starfield, you’ll be happy to know Steam already has a dedicated store page for the game which has the standard and ‘premium digital’ versions of the game available for pre-order. Starfield is retailing between $69.99 and $99.99. The game will only be available for Windows operating systems. You can see a full list of updated system specs for PC here.

For those who are interested in purchasing the game from Steam upon release, but do no want to pre-order it ahead of rime, you can currently add it to your wishlist or follow the game from your steam account. You will continuing to receive updates about Starfield’s release, news and any other updates, therefore in case you happen to forget the day it’s due for release, Steam will do the remembering for you.

You can view other online and physical stores to pre-order the PC version of Starfield in the table below.

How & where to pre-order Starfield

Austria France Germany Netherlands Switzerland United Kingdom United States
Xbox Store Xbox Store Xbox Store Xbox Store Xbox Store Xbox Store Xbox Store
Windows Store Windows Store Windows Store Game Mania World of Games Game Best Buy
Gamware Micomanua Amazon Ned Game GameStop
Amazon MediaMarkt Bol.com
FNAC Saturn Smartoys

So far there are a few stores providing exclusive pre-order options for both physical and digital copies of Starfield. See the table above to see where the listed available stores for your location. If you are not from one of the listed locations above, you may want to check the Microsoft site to see what may be available for you in your region.

The list above has been sourced from Bethesda themselves. We would issue caution to pre-ordering any copy/version of Starfield from a store which has not been officially endorsed by either Microsoft or Bethesda.

What special editions of the game are available?

Bethesda have announced a number of special editions of the game which will include additional in-game features, bonus content, and physical collectables which vary depending which edition you purchase. Each are listed below.

Standard Edition – $69.99

  • Starfield Base Game

*Game Pass members also get access to all pre-order content as long as Game Pass subscription is currently active

Digital Premium Edition – $99.99

  • Starfield Base Game
  • Shattered Space Story Expansion (upon release)
  • Up to 5 days early access*
  • Constellation Skin Pack: Equinox Laser Rifle, Spacesuit, helmet and Boost Pack
  • Access to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack

*Actual play time depends on purchase date and is subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.

Premium Edition Upgrade – $34.99 (Not Base Game)

  • Up to 5 days early access
  • Shattered Space Story Expansion (upon release)
  • Constellation Skin Pack: Equinox Laser Rifle, Spacesuit, Helmet and Boost Pack
  • Access to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack

With physical purchase ONLY:

  • Steelbook® Display Case* Constellation Patch*

*Actual play time depends on purchase date and is subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.
**Base Game required (sold separately); Premium Edition Upgrade available only on Xbox Series X|S & Microsoft Store.
***Available when purchased from participating retailers.

Constellation Edition – $299.99

  • Starfield Base Game
  • Shattered Space Story Expansion (upon release)
  • Up to 5 days early access*
  • Constellation Skin Pack: Equinox Laser Rifle, Spacesuit, Helmet and Boost Pack
  • Access to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack
  • Steelbook® Case
  • Constellation Patch
  • Starfield Chronomark Watch and Case
  • Credit Stick with Laser-Etched Game Code

*Actual play time depends on purchase date and is subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.

Starfield collector’s edition pre order

Eager fans looking to reserve their copy of the game may be especially focussed on pre-ordering the ‘collector’s edition’ of Starfield; also knon as the “Constellation Edition”.

The Starfield Collector’s edition for pre order is available in a custom designed case, made to reflect the players storage chest in the game. It will also include a wearable smart watch which will also reflect the design of the player’s in-game UI; similar to Fallout’s PitBoy. The watch will be fully smart phone compatible with Blu-tooth connectivity and possible game syncing.

Starfield will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one!

Xbox controller with Xbox Game Pass Starfield pre-order
With an Xbox controller and a device, you can use Game Pass to play games almost anywhere (source)

Bethesda have confirmed that Starfield will available day one of release (September 6th) for everyone with the Xbox X/S series with Game Pass. Game Pass is Microsoft’s gaming subscription. It allows players to play an allowed selection of games for the active subscription period, which you do not have to own. These games can be downloaded to your Xbox console and will be available for the duration of the subscription. You can also subscribe to Game Pass for your PC if you do not own a Xbox series X/S.

Game Pass currently costs $9.99 per month for the standard package. However, there is also a Game Pass Ultimate for $14.99 per month. The Ultimate package allows players to either download or stream games directly to their devices (PC, mobile device or Xbox Console). A physical copy of the game is not necessary and you can play on a number of devices almost anywhere. You can trial Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in full for 1-3 months for just $1, on both PC and your Xbox console.

Xbox Game Pass is one of the best cost effective deals in cloud gaming at the moment. And for anyone even curious about Starfield and its release, the game couldn’t be any more accessible to players.

More ways to stay connected to Starfield’s release

If you are the most keen to stay up to date with all and any news about the release of Starfield, why not subscribe to official Bethesda site ourself, and join constellation?

Also follow us on twitter, facebook or instagram, and we’ll be posting any updated news about Starfield leading up it its launch.

Written for www.starfieldguide.com. Starfield Guide is a fan run unofficial guide site about Bethesda’s game Starfield. You can tweet us @GuideStarfield, or you can follow our official Facebook, Instagram and YouTube Channel.

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