Report: Starfield coming to Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 in first half of 2026

New reports from Windows Central reiterate Microsoft's plans to release Starfield on non-Xbox platforms.

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Months ago, there were rumblings that Bethesda is preparing to launch Starfield on Switch 2 and PS5. Now we have a possible release window for the RPG: sources tell Windows Central that the new Starfield port could launch sometime in the first six months of 2026.

That's a pretty wide timeline, but it's also worth mentioning that next year will be one of the biggest moments in Microsoft history: Xbox turns 25, and Bethesda also celebrates its 40th anniversary. The studio will want to capitalize on this momentous occasion, so a cross-platform release of Starfield in 2026 makes sense, and this also leaves the game plenty of clearance from the sales crater that GTA 6 will cause.

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It's unclear what will actually unfold, and how. Previous reports indicated that the studio had planned to release a second Starfield expansion in 2025, which is believed to be connected to the studio's enigmatic "Terran Armada" tease.

This expansion is believed to have also slipped to 2026, possibly facilitating a Game of the Year-styled re-release of Starfield complete with the major expansions in one complete package. Or perhaps Starfield will launch in early to mid-2026 on Switch 2 and PS5 as a full-priced game with the singular Shattered Space expansion available, with Terran Armada also launching later in the year.

There are also reports that Starfield's impending PS5 and Switch 2 ports will come with a title update that makes some alterations to the game's more tedious systems, namely the menu/UI arrangements.

The update is also believed to make changes to space travel in an effort to make things more immersive.

In August, Bethesda's Tim Lamb confirmed a new story DLC was in development alongside some gameplay optimizations:

"When it comes to Starfield, I can't wait for players to see what the team has been working on. We have some cool stuff coming, including free updates and features that players have been asking for, as well as a new DLC story."

"I can't go into all the details just yet, but I will say part of the team has been focused on space gameplay to make the travels there more rewarding. We're also adding some new game systems, and a few other smaller delights. There's also some really interesting stuff coming down the pipe from our verified creators."