The highly anticipated game Starfield is finally on the horizon, ready to be enjoyed by gamers with Xbox and PC. Nevertheless, there’s an exclusive opportunity for certain players to dive into this expansive world even earlier through early access gameplay. If your excitement for the game is hard to contain and you’re eager to secure your spot in the early access phase, rest assured that this article will provide you with insights regarding the start date of Starfield’s early access.
Starfield release date
Mark your calendars because the highly anticipated Starfield RPG is set to make its official debut on gaming platforms such as Xbox Series X|S and PC on September 6th, 2023. Enthusiastic players are counting down the days to dive into this captivating role-playing universe and experience the captivating storyline that Starfield promises to deliver.
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For those who simply can’t wait and want to get a jumpstart, early access will be accessible from September 1st, 2023. By having the Premium Edition and Constellation Edition or upgrading to the Premium Edition of Starfield (requires a Game Pass subscription or Digital Version of the game), players can enjoy the privilege of playing the game five days ahead and even unlock exclusive bonus content.
Starfield Early Access start date

Embarking on the journey of Starfield’s early access is a subject of tremendous excitement, especially given the game’s inclusion in the Xbox Game Pass. If you’re among the multitude eagerly anticipating the chance to immerse yourself in this game, it’s crucial to be well-informed about the precise start date for Starfield’s release.
Microsoft has officially confirmed the exact kickoff time for Starfield’s early access within the Xbox store. This timing is also expected to apply to PC. However, participation in the early access requires ownership of one of the specified Starfield editions:
- Starfield Premium Edition
- Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade
- Starfield Constellation Edition

If you’re in possession of any of the editions mentioned above, you’re all set to engage in the early access experience at the following designated time:
- August 31, 4:00 PM PT (Los Angeles)
- August 31, 6:00 PM CT (Austin)
- August 31, 7:00 PM ET (New York/Quebec)
- August 31, 8:00 PM BRT (São Paulo)
- September 1, 12:00 AM BST (London)
- September 1, 1:00 AM CEST (Berlin)
- September 1, 9:00 AM AEST (Sydney)
However, if you haven’t acquired the editions of Starfield that grant you early access privileges, you’ll need to wait for the worldwide release on September 6th. Below are the release timings for that global launch:
- September 5th, 5:00 PM PT (Los Angeles)
- September 5th, 7:00 PM CT (Austin)
- September 5th, 8:00 PM ET (New York/Quebec)
- September 5th, 9:00 PM BRT (São Paulo)
- September 6th, 1:00 PM BST (London)
- September 6th, 2:00 PM CEST (Berlin)
- September 6th, 10:00 AM AEST (Sydney)
Starfield download size
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Anticipatedly, Starfield will stand out as one of the prominent role-playing games of 2023. With its expansive realm featuring over 1,000 fully explorable planets and a wealth of supplementary content to captivate players for countless hours, the colossal download size of 125 GB appears fitting.
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