Starfield PS5 Release Expected Spring 2026 With Second Expansion

Multiple reports indicate that Bethesda's Starfield will launch on PlayStation 5 in spring 2026, coinciding with the release of the game's second expansion and several quality-of-life improvements. This delay pushes the PS5 version further out than previously expected, with no announcement anticipated at the upcoming Gamescom event. The decision seems influenced in part by the underwhelming reception and weak sales of the first expansion, Shattered Space, which many players found disappointing due to its limited scope. Bethesda aims to use the PS5 launch and second expansion as an opportunity to reinvigorate interest in Starfield after its mixed initial reception on Xbox Series X/S and PC. While official confirmation is still pending, sources suggest Bethesda will announce the PS5 release and expansion well in advance, avoiding surprise launches. Fans remain hopeful that the second expansion will provide more engaging content and improvements over the first.