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Bethesda’s highly-anticipated new title is only a few months away, and players are hyped. Starfield, the long-awaited Sci-Fi RPG game, will be released on September 6, but there is a way to play the game early. Players with early access will have a chance to play Starfield five days earlier it launches. As its global release approaches, players who want to play Starfield early wonder how. Fear not; we will break down how to play Starfield early access for PC and Xbox Series X/S users.
How to Play Starfield in Early Access
To get your hands on Starfield prior to its global launch, you’ll need to purchase the special editions of the game. These editions include the early access bonus and many other Starfield goodies.
Here are the Starfield editions that grant the early access bonus:
- Starfield Premium Edition (Digital)
- Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade (Digital or Physical)
- Starfield Constellation Edition
Upon purchasing at least one of these editions, you will have early access to Starfield starting on September 1. If you don’t buy these editions, you can play the game on September 6 at the earliest. Furthermore, Starfield will also be available on Xbox Game Pass, and you can play the game with your subscription.
All Starfield Pre-Order Bonuses
If you are undecided about which edition to pick when Starfield, we will list what comes in each edition for you. There are different editions with many options that include Starfield early access and many rare in-game items. Here’s what each edition includes:
Starfield: Standard Edition
The Standard Edition only includes the base version of the game. If you pre-order this edition, you’ll receive the “Old Mars Skin Pack” that includes:
- Laser Cutter
- Deep Mining Helmet
- Deep Mining Pack
This pack also comes in every other edition.
Price: $69.99
Starfield: Premium Edition (Digital)
The Premium Edition includes both early access and many in-game items:
- Starfield Base Game
- 5 Days Early Access on Pre-Order
- Shattered Space Story Expansion (upon release)
- Constellation Skin Pack: Equinox Laser Rifle, Spacesuit, Helmet and Boost Pack
- Access to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack
- And everything that is in the Standard Edition.
Price: $99.99
Starfield: Premium Edition Upgrade
Premium Edition Upgrade comes with both digital and physical versions. Everything in the digital version is also included in the physical version, with just a few extras.
Physical purchase includes:
- Steelbook Display Case
- Constellation Patch
Digital purchase includes:
- 5-day early access
- Shattered Space Story Expansion (upon release)
- Constellation Skin Pack: Equinox Laser Rifle, Spacesuit, Helmet and Boost Pack
- Access to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack
Price: $34.99
Starfield: Constellation Edition
This is the greatest Starfield edition available now. It includes rare physical items in addition to previous editions.
Physical Items:
- Starfield Chronomark Watch and Case
- Constellation Patch
- Steelbook Display Case
Digital Items:
- 5-day early access
- Shattered Space Story Expansion (upon release)
- Constellation Skin Pack: Equinox Laser Rifle, Spacesuit, Helmet and Boost Pack
- Access to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack
Price: $299.99
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This is everything you’ll need to know on how to get Starfield early access and pre-order bonuses. Starfield will be available on September 6 on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
