PS5 Release of Starfield May Be Imminent

Recent hints on the Bethesda Creation Kit website are stirring excitement, hinting that Starfield might eventually make its way to the PS5. When Starfield first launched, it was exclusive to Xbox consoles, which left many PlayStation enthusiasts eager for a potential release on the PS5. Now, there’s speculation that this might not be a distant dream after all.

Back in March 2021, Microsoft acquired ZeniMax Media, placing many to wonder if the company’s games would remain exclusive to Xbox. Since that acquisition, several titles have indeed crossed over to PlayStation, including Deathloop, which is already available. Excitingly, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle are slated to join the PS catalog later this year. Yet, Starfield, one of the most anticipated games of 2023, was noticeably absent from this cross-platform wave. To date, Microsoft hasn’t disclosed any plans to extend Starfield’s reach beyond Xbox and PC. Meanwhile, whispers in the gaming community hint that titles like Starfield might be gearing up for a launch on Nintendo Switch 2. Despite the silence from Microsoft, recent developments are sparking chatter about a possible PS5 release.

What’s fueling this speculation? A recent discovery of a PlayStation logo on Bethesda’s Creation Kit website might hold the answer. An eagle-eyed Reddit user, Dollar99Man, spotted this update on the “Falkland Systems Ship Services” Creation Club page, and naturally, it set off fireworks in the Starfield subreddit. Though the PlayStation logo has since disappeared from the listing, it’s a tantalizing clue of what could be on the horizon.

Moving beyond logos, other factors hint at Starfield potentially arriving on PS5. Microsoft has been increasingly open to porting its games to the console. Games that once seemed anchored to Xbox shores are now, or soon will be, enjoyed by PS5 players. Phil Spencer, Xbox’s big boss, even hinted at his openness to a Starfield PS5 release, suggesting that there’s a pathway forward for the game on Sony platforms. While no official announcement has been made, Spencer’s comments suggest the doors are not shut.

For those on the PlayStation side of the fence, rest assured that Starfield might not remain out of reach forever. The possibility of a PS5 version may soon become a reality, even after a prolonged wait. As Starfield continues to roll out expansions like the intriguing “Shattered Space” or even minor patches, there’s hope these won’t remain Xbox exclusives much longer. Whether they’re massive DLCs or small but significant updates, it’s clear that the galaxy of possibilities for Starfield is always expanding.