Bethesda hints Starfield updates and DLC Switch 2, PS5 ports teased

Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed it is working on further updates for Starfield, including improvements to space travel and a new story expansion, while rumors and a retailer listing have reignited speculation about wider console releases for the game. In a developer spotlight video, senior creative producer Tim Lamb said part of the team has been focused on "space gameplay to make the travels there more rewarding" and that players can expect "free updates and features the players have been asking for, as well as a new DLC story." At the same time, an online retailer recently listed Starfield for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, and separate reports have suggested a PlayStation 5 port could arrive in spring 2026.

Lamb, a long time Bethesda veteran, described the studio as adding "some new game systems, and a few other smaller delights" and signaled ongoing collaboration with creators through official channels. The comments follow player datamining that uncovered references to a potential "Cruise Mode" and expanded interplanetary travel; those lines were briefly visible in game files before a small patch removed them. The studio has not provided a release window for the updates...