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Starfield PS5 Release Deferred to Spring 2026 With Second Expansion

Sources say mixed performance of the Shattered Space DLC prompted Microsoft to delay the PlayStation port until a second expansion, complete with quality-of-life upgrades, is ready.

Overview

  • According to MP1st, the PlayStation 5 version of Starfield is now slated for a spring 2026 launch.
  • The port’s delay follows lower-than-expected sales and mixed reviews of the Shattered Space expansion.
  • Microsoft plans to roll out the PS5 release alongside Starfield’s second expansion.
  • The upcoming launch will include integrated quality-of-life improvements across all platforms.
  • Microsoft and Bethesda have not issued any official confirmation and a Gamescom reveal appears unlikely.