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The latest news and rumors about Starfield for today and 2026. Here you will find all the news about Starfield updates, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements of Starfield for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.
Starfield topped the list of best-selling games of the week — the failed PS5 version didn't hinder its success
It looks like the best time ever for Starfield. Despite the criticism of the PS5 version, the space action became the best-selling game in the United States for the first time in almost three years.
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April 21, 2026
“The early days of The Elder Scrolls and Fallout were the same”: Todd Howard defends Starfield from criticism
In an interview with GamesRadar, Bethesda Game Studios head Todd Howard responded to criticism aimed at Starfield and Fallout 76 — two of the studio’s most divisive titles in recent years. According to him, there’s nothing fundamentally new about the situation.
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April 16, 2026
Is Starfield Coming to Nintendo Switch 2? New Rating Suggests So
Rumors regarding Bethesda Game Studios' space RPG arriving on Nintendo’s next-gen console have gained significant traction. The Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee has officially issued an age rating for Starfield on the Switch 2, suggesting an official announcement could be just around the corner.
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April 16, 2026
After a wave of refunds, Bethesda promises to fix Starfield on PS5 — patch coming this week
Starfield launched on PS5 on April 7 — nearly three years after its initial release on Xbox and PC.
Almost immediately, complaints started pouring in: the game crashes consistently on both base PS5 and PS5 Pro, with no clear pattern — neither graphics settings nor performance modes fix the issue. Digital Foundry independently confirmed crashes during testing. Sony has begun issuing refunds — not on the scale of Cyberpunk 2077, but actively enough to raise concern.
Almost immediately, complaints started pouring in: the game crashes consistently on both base PS5 and PS5 Pro, with no clear pattern — neither graphics settings nor performance modes fix the issue. Digital Foundry independently confirmed crashes during testing. Sony has begun issuing refunds — not on the scale of Cyberpunk 2077, but actively enough to raise concern.
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April 14, 2026
«Feel seriously ripped off»: PS5 owners issue a refund for Starfield and call the project unplayable
It seems that Starfield, which recently appeared for the first time on PlayStation 5, did not meet the expectations of the players. Sony console owners call the project unplayable and issue a refund, Eurogamer writes.
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April 13, 2026
Is Starfield beyond saving? Players have smashed the new addition Terran Armada, and online is still low
It seems that the future of Starfield is still uncertain. Bethesda Studio has released the long-awaited update Terran Armada, but the players met it coldly, and there was no significant online jump.
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April 13, 2026
“It was a weird and deep question”: Todd Howard admits not everyone understood Starfield’s New Game+
In an interview with GamesRadar, timed alongside the release of the major Free Lanes update, Todd Howard explained what idea Bethesda originally put into the New Game+ system — and why it seemingly didn’t land with most players.
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April 12, 2026
“I saw the company being broken”: Pete Hines explains why he left Bethesda
Former Bethesda Vice President of Marketing and Communications Pete Hines has explained why he left the company after 25 years of service.
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April 11, 2026
Fans of racing, get your wallets ready: limited edition gamepad and headset for Xbox will be released with Forza Horizon 6
Along with the release of Forza Horizon 6, fans will have the opportunity to buy branded Xbox accessories. Most likely, it will be a themed gamepad and headset, Insider Gaming reports with reference to billbil-kun.
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April 8, 2026
«Chance has been wasted»: critics rated the PS5 version of Starfield — the result is worse than on other platforms
The day before, the long-awaited release of Starfield on PlayStation 5 took place. Critics have already tested the game, and the overall rating on Metacritic was lower than that of the PC and Xbox Series X/S versions.
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April 8, 2026
Nearly Three Years Later, Starfield Arrives on PS5 Alongside Free Lanes Update and Terran Armada Expansion
Almost three years after its original release on PC and Xbox Series X/S, Starfield has launched on PS5. Alongside the new platform release, the game has received the large-scale Free Lanes update and the Terran Armada expansion.
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April 7, 2026
Bethesda Showcases PS5 Version of Starfield in New Trailer — Game Will Feature Two Graphics Modes
Bethesda Softworks has released a new trailer for the sci-fi RPG Starfield, highlighting the unique features of the upcoming PS5 version. The game is set to launch on Sony’s platform on April 7.
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April 3, 2026
New Trailer for Starfield’s Free Lanes Update Released — Features Revealed
Bethesda has unveiled a detailed list of new features coming with the Free Lanes update for Starfield. This patch focuses on expanding exploration, improving progression, and adding new customization systems.
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April 2, 2026
Empty planets and tons of text will eat up your console: Starfield’s PS5 file size revealed
With less than two weeks left until the release of Starfield on PS5, the game’s storage requirements have been revealed.
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March 28, 2026
“I Wouldn’t Wish That on Anyone”: Former Bethesda Artist Explains Why Skyrim and Fallout Remakes Are Unrealistic
The Resident Evil remakes are among the most successful in the industry — Capcom rebuilt its classics from the ground up on a new engine, preserving the atmosphere while reimagining mechanics. Many fans dream of seeing the same treatment for Skyrim or Fallout 4. But Nate Purkeypile, a former Bethesda artist who worked on Fallout 3, Fallout 4, and Skyrim, has explained
why that’s unlikely.
why that’s unlikely.
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March 20, 2026
«It's impossible»: Starfield developer revealed that Bethesda didn't even try to make its own Mass Effect
Bethesda, while developing Starfield, did not even try to make something similar to Mass Effect. This was told by artist Istvan Pely, who worked on a space RPG, and previously on Fallout 3, Fallout 4 and other studio games.
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March 19, 2026
«Skyrim is somewhat the sequel to Fallout 3»: Todd Howard gave an unexpected talk about the Bethesda franchises
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is in a sense a sequel to Fallout 3. This was stated in a recent interview by the head of Bethesda, Todd Howard.
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March 18, 2026
A Second Wind for Starfield? Bethesda Announces PS5 Version, Terran Armada Expansion, and Major Update
Bethesda Game Studios has officially announced the PlayStation 5 release date for Starfield, along with a major update fans have been calling the game’s “version 2.0.” All new features, including the PS5 version, will launch on April 7, 2026, alongside the new story DLC, Terran Armada, and the massive free update, Free Lanes.
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March 17, 2026
Developers and Players Slam DLSS 5 as a “Garbage AI Filter” That Destroys Artistic Style
Nvidia announced DLSS 5 as “the biggest breakthrough in computer graphics since the advent of ray tracing” — and almost immediately faced a wave of criticism that’s hard to describe as anything other than a near-unanimous backlash. The technology uses an AI model to rework lighting and materials in real time without touching geometry or textures. It sounds impressive — until you see the results.
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March 17, 2026
New 'Starfield' PS5 Release Date Appears Online — but It Contradicts a Previous Leak
A new possible release date for Starfield on PlayStation 5 has appeared online. According to the latest leak, owners of Sony’s console may have to wait longer for Bethesda’s space RPG than previously expected.
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March 14, 2026
'People Just Weren’t Ready': Fallout 4 and Starfield Composer Believes Bethesda’s RPG Will Become Legendary Over Time
Despite mixed reactions from players and critics, the space RPG Starfield could eventually become one of Bethesda’s cult classics. At least, that’s the opinion of composer Inon Zur, who worked on the game’s soundtrack.
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March 14, 2026
The release of Starfield on PS5 is getting closer. The developers will make a closed test of the game for the press
Apparently, the release of Starfield on PlayStation 5 is getting closer. Journalists and content authors will test a version of the game for a new platform this week, Instant Gaming reports.
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March 10, 2026
Trusted Insider Reveals Exact Release Date for Starfield on PS5
According to reputable insider Billbil-kun, Starfield could launch on PS5 as soon as April 7. This date had previously surfaced in leaks, and now it’s been backed by a credible source.
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March 2, 2026
A strange choice? Todd Howard has revealed which part of Fallout he is most proud of
Fallout 76 is Todd Howard's favorite game among all the Bethesda studio projects. The developer told about this in a recent interview.
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February 19, 2026
Did They Mess Up? Todd Howard Admits Starfield Strayed From the Formula — TES 6 Will Return to Its Roots
Todd Howard spoke about the future of The Elder Scrolls 6 and effectively confirmed what fans have long debated: Bethesda’s recent projects were a departure from the studio’s familiar formula. During Kinda Funny Gamescast, he called Fallout 76 and Starfield a “creative deviation” from the classic style and said that with the new installment, the team is returning to its roots.
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February 19, 2026
Todd Howard Shuts Down Starfield 2.0 Reboot Rumors
The rumors of a massive Starfield overhaul have been officially debunked. Bethesda Creative Director Todd Howard denied reports of a radical "2.0" reboot, clarifying that the upcoming update is designed specifically for those who already enjoy the core experience.
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February 19, 2026
There is new information about the announcement of the PS5 version of Starfield on the State of Play
Information about the release of Starfield on PlayStation 5 will be available no earlier than next month. News about this project is definitely not worth waiting for at Sony's upcoming State of Play presentation. This was reported by an insider Shinobi602.
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February 11, 2026
Are we waiting for God of War or Assassin's Creed? Sony's State of Play presentation may take place as early as this week
Sony may hold a State of Play game presentation as early as February 12th. This is reported by insiders Nate The Hate and Jeff Grubb.
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February 9, 2026
Bad News for Switch 2 Fans: Starfield Port been Pushed Out, Says Shinobi602
The Starfield port for Nintendo Switch 2 is at risk of cancellation. This comes from well-known insider Shinobi602 on ResetEra, commenting on Bethesda's RPG launch for PlayStation 5. He says the Switch 2 version has been "shelved," with a real chance it won't happen at all.
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February 6, 2026
Starfield will be released on PlayStation 5 in April 2026
Starfield may be released on PlayStation 5 as early as April this year. This is reported by the PPE publication with reference to the internal documents of the game distributor.
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February 5, 2026
Skyrim Lead Designer Says Starfield Would Be Hailed As A “Second Coming” If It Hadn’t Been Made By Bethesda
Bruce Nesmith, lead designer of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, believes that the reception of Starfield suffered largely because of the studio behind it. According to him, if a similar project had been released by a developer without Bethesda Game Studios’ reputation and baggage, the audience response would have been far more enthusiastic.
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February 1, 2026
Former Skyrim Designer Calls Starfield’s Biggest Problem — and Says Todd Howard Shares the Blame
Kurt Kuhlmann, a former Bethesda lore master and one of the lead designers of Skyrim, has explained the failure of Starfield by pointing to structural problems within the studio. According to him, the game never fully came together as a cohesive project due to an expanded team and increasingly complex management.
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January 22, 2026
“It’s Starting to Show Its Age”: Fallout: London Lead Worried About Possible Use of Creation Engine in Fallout 5
Dean Carter, head of the large-scale mod project Fallout: London, has expressed concern that Bethesda may continue using its proprietary Creation Engine in the development of Fallout 5. According to him, the engine needs at least a major overhaul, as it no longer consistently meets modern technical demands.
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January 20, 2026
“We Were Just Keeping Up With the Times”: Bethesda Didn’t Expect the Backlash Over Fallout 4’s Voiced Protagonist
Bethesda Game Studios has admitted that it never viewed the decision to give the main character in Fallout 4 a voice as controversial — by mid-2010s industry standards, it seemed like a perfectly natural move.
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December 28, 2025
“We’ve Learned to Listen to Players”: Bethesda Talks About Fallout’s Future and Past Failed Launches
Bethesda Game Studios has discussed the future of the Fallout series and the lessons the studio has learned from its previous projects. The developers stress that the franchise remains active and important to the company, even with the current focus on The Elder Scrolls VI.
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December 25, 2025