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First Look at Starfield’s Gameplay and Systems

The Xbox Games Showcase included the long-awaited look at Starfield, the upcoming new game from Bethesda Game Studios, followed by an extended look at the game in a dedicated Starfield Direct afterwards. Set in the year 2330, Starfield sends you on an adventure as part of Constellation, a group of space explorers seeking artifacts throughout the galaxy.

You will explore various planets, pilot and customize a ship, build outposts, and fight threats in this upcoming RPG. The Starfield Direct gives a closer look at many of the game’s systems, including character creation, skills, ships, space flight and combat, and exploration.

Bethesda also revealed two special editions that will be available for Starfield, the Constellation Edition and the Premium Edition, with the following information revealed.

The Constellation Edition includes:

  • Starfield Base Game
  • Shattered Space Story Expansion (upon release)
  • *Up to 5 days early access
  • **Starfield Chronomark Watch and Case
  • ***SteelBook® Display Case
  • Constellation Skin Pack: Equinox Laser Rifle, Spacesuit, Helmet and Boost Pack
  • Access to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack
  • ***Constellation Patch
  • Credit Stick with Laser-Etched Game Code

*Actual play time depends on purchase date and is subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.   
**Disclaimer: Phone connectivity limited. The Starfield Chronomark watch does not transmit phone calls, does not support cellular service, and is not a touch screen device.
***Only available at select retailers. 

The Starfield Premium Edition includes:

  • Starfield Base Game
  • Shattered Space Story Expansion (upon release)
  • *Up to 5 days early access
  • Constellation Skin Pack: Equinox Laser Rifle, Spacesuit, Helmet and Boost Pack
  • Access to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack

*Actual play time depends on purchase date and is subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.   

Active Game Pass members as well as players who pre-order will also receive the Old Mars Skin Pack in-game bonus items, which includes:

  • Laser Cutter
  • Deep Mining Helmet
  • Deep Mining Pack

Finally, Bethesda also revealed a limited edition Starfield themed Xbox controller and headset. Both are available to purchase now from Xbox.

Starfield will be released on September 6 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.

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