Starfield appears to finally be coming to PlayStation 5 after years of speculation. Bethesda itself hasn't made any official promises, but one of the industry's more reliable leakers has weighed in claiming to know when Starfield's PS5 port will release. The sci-fi RPG has a mixed reputation, but Bethesda's sandbox experiences are marquee releases regardless.
Reputable leaker Billbil-kun claims via French publication Dealabs that Starfield will release for PlayStation 5 on April 7, 2026. Unconfirmed leaks should always come with the requisite skepticism, but Billbil-kun has a stellar track record regarding PlayStation releases specifically. According to Billbil-kun and Dealabs, pre-orders for Starfield on PS5 will go live on either March 17 or March 18, 2026, meaning its official announcement could happen in the next couple of weeks.
If the April 7 release date for Starfield on PS5 turns out to be true, the short run-up to launch won't be surprising. Starfield came out in late 2023, so it's largely a known quantity and doesn't need an exceptional amount of promotion, but Bethesda has grown fond of surprise releases. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was shadow-dropped at its announcement, and studio head Todd...
