# Starfield Hits PS5 on April 7 — And It’s Cheaper Than the Xbox Launch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/starfield-ps5-on-april-7-cheaper-than-xbox/  
Published: 2026-03-03  
Updated: 2026-03-03  
Author: Hardik Dhamija

After two and a half years of exclusivity, Bethesda’s space RPG is finally coming to PlayStation. Starfield is reportedly set to launch on PS5 on April 7, 2026, with both physical and digital editions — and in a move that acknowledges the game’s mixed reception, it arrives at a noticeably lower price than its original Xbox debut.

![Starfield](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Starfield-Hits-PS5-1-1-1024x576.webp)

## Starfield PS5: Editions, Pricing & Key Dates

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **PS5 Release Date** | April 7, 2026 |
| **Physical Edition** | Yes — available from launch |
| **Standard Edition** | €49.99 / £44.99 (~₹4,499 est.) |
| **Premium Edition** | €69.99 / £59.99 (~₹6,299 est.) |
| **Early Access (Premium)** | No |
| **Pre-Orders Open** | March 17–18, 2026 |
| **Source** | Billbil-kun via Dealabs (highly reliable) |
| **Xbox Original Launch Price** | €79.99 / £69.99 (Standard) |

## Why This Is a Big Deal — and Why the Price Drop Makes Sense

The reduction is said to reach up to €40 compared to the initial Xbox launch pricing — a tacit acknowledgement from Bethesda that Starfield’s polarising 2023 reception has shaped how they’re positioning the PS5 release. The game launched to strong review scores but a notoriously divided community response, and full-price re-entry on PS5 would have been a hard sell.

What PS5 players are likely getting is the better version. The [PS5](https://technosports.co.in/?s=PS5) version is expected to include the Shattered Space expansion, with the second DLC Starborn potentially releasing alongside the port in spring 2026. A rumoured 2.0 update is also in the works — reportedly bringing performance improvements to cities like New Atlantis and better FSR integration — though insiders caution it won’t be as transformative as Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.0 overhaul.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Starfield-Hits-PS5-2.webp)

For PlayStation players who sat out the Xbox exclusivity window, this package — a technically improved RPG with expansion content for under €50 — represents a fair deal. As TechnoSports has noted, Bethesda’s [Starfield](https://bethesda.net/en/game/starfield) remains one of the most content-rich open-world RPGs of the generation regardless of its launch baggage — 1,000+ planets, deep ship building, and now Shattered Space.

Bethesda has not officially confirmed any of these details yet. Pre-orders and an official announcement are expected around March 17–18.

## FAQs

### **When does Starfield release on PS5?**

Starfield is reported to launch on PS5 on April 7, 2026, with pre-orders opening March 17–18, based on leaker billbil-kun via Dealabs.

### **Is Starfield cheaper on PS5 than it was on Xbox?**

Yes — the Standard Edition is reportedly €49.99 on PS5 vs €79.99 at Xbox launch in 2023, a reduction of up to €40.