Starfield
Released Sep 2023
Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.
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Released, but still in active development
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Active Development
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Evaluation
Starfield launched on September 5, 2023 and has received a steady stream of major content since then. Bethesda has shipped four major content drops: the REV-8 land vehicle free update (August 20, 2024), the Shattered Space story expansion (September 30, 2024), the completion of the Trackers Alliance bounty series (March 17, 2026), and the Free Lanes free update alongside the Terran Armada story DLC (April 7, 2026). This last release also marked the game's launch on PlayStation 5. In between, Bethesda delivered multiple feature patches adding mod support, difficulty customization, graphical improvements, and new gameplay systems.
On July 22, 2025, Bethesda explicitly stated they were "continuing work on future updates" and would share more about "exciting things planned for Starfield in the coming months" — a clear signal of ongoing development intent. That statement was followed by the April 2026 major release, confirming Bethesda has been delivering on those promises.
As of June 14, 2026, the most recent developer communication was a bug fix patch on June 11, 2026, and that same update noted another all-platform patch was planned for June. All five DLC entries in the store listing are marked as released. The established pattern of major releases roughly every 6–12 months, combined with Bethesda's explicit commitment to ongoing support and the note about a forthcoming June patch, places the game well within its active update window. No statement concluding development has been made.
Evidence
Free Lanes free update and Terran Armada story DLC launched, described as the most expansive free update yet, also marking the game's PlayStation 5 debut.
Terran Armada story DLC released April 7, 2026 — the most recent paid content addition.
Content
5 of 5 released · no outstanding content
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Developer
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Achievements
82
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
Starfield is the first new universe in over 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.
In the year 2330, humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. You will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of space in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.
In the year 2330, humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. You will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of space in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.
Tell Your story
In Starfield the most important story is the one you tell with your character. Start your journey by customizing your appearance and deciding your Background and Traits. Will you be an experienced explorer, a charming diplomat, a stealthy cyber runner, or something else entirely? The choice is yours. Decide who you will be and what you will become.Explore Outer Space
Venture through the stars and explore more than 1000 planets. Navigate bustling cities, explore dangerous bases, and traverse wild landscapes. Meet and recruit a memorable cast of characters, join in the adventures of various factions, and embark on quests across the Settled Systems. A new story or experience is always waiting to be discovered.Captain the Ship Of Your Dreams
Pilot and command the ship of your dreams. Personalize the look of your ship, modify critical systems including weapons and shields, and assign crew members to provide unique bonuses. In deep space you will engage in high-stakes dogfights, encounter random missions, dock at star stations, and even board and commandeer enemy ships to add to your collection.Discover, Collect, Build
Explore planets and discover the fauna, flora, and resources needed to craft everything from medicine and food to equipment and weapons. Build outposts and hire a crew to passively extract materials and establish cargo links to transfer resources between them. Invest these raw materials into research projects to unlock unique crafting recipes.Lock and Load
Space can be a dangerous place. A refined combat system gives you the tools to deal with any situation. Whether you prefer long-range rifles, laser weapons, or demolitions, each weapon type can be modified to complement your playstyle. Zero G environments add a chaotic spectacle to combat, while boost packs give players freedom to maneuver like never before.Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 14, 2026
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