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Starfield - News and Updates

This is a recap of all the latest news and game info about Starfield. Learn everything you need to know about Starfield, including available platforms, PC requirements, and upcoming DLC!

Latest Starfield News and Updates

Shattered Space DLC

Starfield has an upcoming story expansion called Shattered Space. The Starfield DLC will launch on September 30 for those who purchased the Premium Edition, Constellation Edition, or got the standard edition followed by the Premium Upgrade.

Update 1.7.36 Patch

The 1.7.36 update on October 9, 2023 adds a FOV slider, fixed some bugs, and improves performance for some GPUs.

Update 1.7.36 Patch Notes and Fixes

Starfield PC Requirements

Minimum Recommended
Operating System Windows 10 version 22H2 (10.0.19045) Windows 10/11 with updates
Processor AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Intel Core i7-6800K
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Intel i5-10600K
Memory 16 GB RAM
Graphics Card AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB VRAM)
NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti (8GB VRAM)
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB VRAM)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (8GB VRAM)
DirectX Version 12
Storage 139.84 GB available space
SSD required
Network - Broadband Internet

Given these requirements, we can expect systems at minimum requirements to run the game at at least 30 FPS as well, at 1080p high/ultra settings. This can be increased to 60 FPS by dropping the settings down to medium or low.

PC System Requirements

Available Platforms and Consoles

Available Not Available
✔︎ Windows PC
✔︎ Xbox Series X
✔︎ Xbox Series S
✔︎ Xbox Cloud Gaming
✖︎ Xbox One
✖︎ PlayStation 4
✖︎ PlayStation 5
✖︎ Nintendo Switch
✖︎ iOS & Android

Starfield will be available on PC and Xbox Series X|S only and will not launch on Playstation, Nintendo, and mobile phones. However, Starfield will be playable via Xbox Cloud Gaming, which can be accessed by multiple platforms including Xbox One, iOS, and Android.

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Other News and FAQs

FAQs
All Available Editions Xbox Game Pass
Joystick or HOTAS Support? Multiplayer or Co-Op
Accessibility Features Cast and List of Voice Actors
Keyboard and Mouse Support? Age Rating and Parental Guide
Plot Summary and Lore Explained FPS Cap and Frame Rate Explained
Is Starfield Compatible on Steam Deck? Is Starfield an MMO?
Pre-Release News
Space Week Livestream Pre-Order Bonuses
Starfield Controller and Headset Dev Q and A
Trailers and Gameplay Videos Release Time
Early Access Date Game Pass Release Time
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