Starfield Launches on PS5 April 7, 2026, Ends Xbox Exclusivity

Bethesda's ambitious space RPG Starfield launches on PlayStation 5 on April 7, 2026, ending nearly three years of Xbox console exclusivity and introducing tailored features for Sony's hardware alongside major content updates.

The PS5 version arrives with full integration of the DualSense controller, enhancing immersion through adaptive triggers that provide resistance when firing weapons or operating starship controls, a light bar that shifts colors to indicate health levels—turning red when low and reverting upon recovery—and a speaker for playing voice logs and ship intercoms. The touchpad enables quick access to menus, such as the mission log or scanning functions. These elements aim to deepen player engagement in the game's vast universe.

For PS5 Pro owners, the port includes enhanced graphics modes: Pro Visual targets 4K resolution at 30 frames per second for maximum fidelity, while Pro Performance prioritizes 60 frames per second for smoother gameplay. Both leverage PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution upscaling to improve visuals without sacrificing performance. Base PS5 players receive options comparable to the Xbox Series X and S versions, including 40 or 60 frames per...