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Release Date | |
Feb 17, 2026 | Sep 6, 2023 |
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Pearl Abyss | Bethesda Game Studios |
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Pearl Abyss | Bethesda Softworks |
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Open World, Action-Adventure, Action RPG | Action RPG, Open World, Sci-Fi, Space Exploration |
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BlackSpace Engine | Creation Engine 2 |
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Content Rating | |
Rating Pending (Expected M - Mature 17+) | Mature 17+ |
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0.0 / 5.0 | 3.7 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$50.00 | $69.99 |
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N/A | Player progression uses a skill system divided into five trees: Physical, Social, Combat, Science, and Tech. Each skill has multiple ranks that are unlocked by spending skill points (earned by leveling up) and then completing in-game challenges related to that skill. Research projects at workbenches unlock new crafting recipes for weapon mods, suit/pack/helmet mods, outpost components, and chems/food. Powers, akin to space magic, are unlocked by finding and interacting with alien temples. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
The game will launch as a single-player only experience. A multiplayer mode is planned for post-launch implementation. |
Starfield is a single-player only experience. It does not feature any cooperative or competitive multiplayer modes. |
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Available Editions | |
Details on different game editions are yet to be announced. The game is expected to be a premium, single-purchase title at launch, with a multiplayer mode planned for implementation a year or two after release. |
Available in Standard Edition, Premium Edition (included 'Shattered Space' story expansion upon release, Constellation Skin Pack, digital artbook & soundtrack, and 5 days early access), and the Constellation Edition (physical collector's edition with a SteelBook display case, Constellation patch, Chronomark watch & case, credit stick with game code, and all Premium Edition digital content). |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
A multiplayer mode similar to 'GTA Online Free Roam' is planned for release a year or two after the single-player game launches. Details on story-based DLC have not been announced. |
The first major story expansion, 'Shattered Space,' is confirmed and included in the Premium/Constellation Editions, expected in Fall 2024. Bethesda has also stated plans for ongoing support with new content, features, and official mod support (Creations). |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | Developed on Creation Engine 2, Starfield showcases Bethesda's 'NASA-Punk' art style, blending realistic near-future technology with rugged, functional designs. It features detailed planetary surfaces, diverse biomes, impressive lighting (especially in space and during sunrises/sets on planets), and detailed character/ship models. The scale of the universe and seamless transitions from space to planet (with a loading screen) are key visual aspects. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
N/A | Original score composed by Inon Zur, featuring sweeping orchestral themes that evoke a sense of wonder, exploration, and epic adventure. Music is dynamic and adapts to gameplay situations. Sound design focuses on realistic weapon effects, spaceship sounds (engines, grav jumps, combat), and diverse alien creature vocalizations and environmental ambiances. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
N/A | Features a clean, sci-fi 'NASA-Punk' aesthetic HUD displaying health, oxygen, ammo, and a compass. Menus for inventory (grid-based), skills, ship management, starmap, and missions are navigated through a wrist-mounted device interface. Scanning mode highlights resources, flora, fauna, and points of interest. |
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N/A | Includes options for subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), control remapping (PC), adjustable text size, aim assist toggle, options to change hold-to-activate to a toggle, large menu fonts, and various gameplay settings to tweak difficulty and visual effects like motion blur and film grain. |
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settings_applications System Requirements | |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Speculative - Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, Low/Medium Preset) (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Performance') likely required.) CPU: Hypothetical minimum CPU for a next-gen, CPU-heavy title. CPU (Laptop): A modern performance-tier laptop CPU would be the minimum. GPU: A GPU with a large VRAM buffer would be necessary even at minimum settings. GPU (Laptop): A solid mid-range laptop GPU from the current generation. RAM: 16GB would be the absolute minimum RAM requirement. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD would be required. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB, High TGP). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB NVMe SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, likely with FSR/DLSS Quality) (High Preset (FSR/DLSS Quality often needed for 60 FPS)) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs due to CPU intensity. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS on High, often with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 8GB VRAM is crucial. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or Intel Core i5-10600K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (8GB) / RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / Intel Core i7-11800H equivalent or better. **Modern Ryzen 7/9 HS/HX series or Intel Core i7/i9 H/HX series are ideal.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6700M/6800S. **An RTX 3070 Ti Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile would offer a more consistent 60 FPS+ at 1080p High.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB NVMe SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at lower settings. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Game is very CPU heavy. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at lower settings. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 6GB+ VRAM highly recommended even at 1080p. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: SSD is mandatory. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / Intel Core i5-10500H equivalent or better. **A Ryzen 5 5600H / i5-11400H would be a more realistic minimum due to CPU demands.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6600M. **An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile (High TGP) is strongly advised for a more stable 1080p Low/Medium experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB SSD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (Speculative - Target: 1440p, 60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality' or 'Balanced') recommended.) CPU: A powerful modern CPU would be recommended for a stable high-framerate experience. CPU (Laptop): A high-end enthusiast laptop CPU would be needed for this tier. GPU: A high-end current-gen GPU would be the likely recommendation. GPU (Laptop): A high-end laptop GPU would be necessary for a quality 1440p experience. RAM: 32GB RAM is expected to be the recommendation for future AAA titles. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for this tier. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB, High TGP). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB NVMe SSD | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset with FSR/DLSS Quality/Balanced) (High/Ultra Preset (FSR/DLSS Quality or Balanced recommended)) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS, upscaling is key. GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-performance laptop GPUs. 10GB+ VRAM strongly recommended, 8GB is absolute minimum with aggressive upscaling. RAM: 16GB RAM required, 32GB strongly recommended for smoother 1440p. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or Intel Core i7-12700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) / RX 7800 XT (16GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS/HX / Intel Core i7-12700H or better. **Modern Ryzen 9 HS/HX series or Intel Core i9 H/HX series are optimal.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB/16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6800M/6850M XT. **An RTX 3080 Ti Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB+) would provide a much smoother 1440p High/Ultra experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB NVMe SSD |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (2160p/4K ~30-60 FPS, Medium/High Preset with FSR/DLSS Performance/Balanced) (Medium/High Preset, FSR/DLSS Performance/Balanced (Native 4K Ultra 60FPS is exceptionally demanding)) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs essential. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for a playable 4K experience, heavily reliant on upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs essential. 12GB+ VRAM absolutely critical, 16GB ideal. RAM: 32GB RAM very strongly recommended for 4K. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Intel Core i9-12900K/13700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (16GB) / RTX 4080 (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS/HX / Intel Core i9-13900HX or better. **Flagship Intel Core i9 HX / AMD Ryzen 9 HX series (e.g., 14900HX, 7945HX3D) required.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Even the RTX 4090 Mobile will rely heavily on DLSS (Performance/Ultra Performance) for 4K High settings at ~60FPS. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (e.g., RTX 5080/5090 Mobile or AMD equivalent) would be targeted for a more comfortable native 4K experience or higher framerates with advanced features. (Highly Speculative)** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB NVMe SSD |
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Spec: 150 GB available space (NVMe SSD Required) Note: A fast NVMe SSD would be mandatory to handle the increased asset quality and the streaming of a large, seamless open world. Type: NVMe | Spec: 125 GB available space (SSD Required). Note: An NVMe SSD is strongly recommended for the best experience due to asset streaming and load times. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 11 64-bit Explanation: A modern 64-bit OS would be a firm requirement. | Spec: Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043) or Windows 11 Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 (specified version or newer) or Windows 11 required. |
gamepad DirectX Version | |
Spec: DirectX 12 / Vulkan Explanation: The BlackSpace engine supports both DirectX 12 and Vulkan, with DX12 likely being the primary API on Windows. | Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 API is required. |
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