Starfield Direct | New Starfield Gameplay & Information Unveiled

During last night’s Starfield Direct, Bethesda Game Studios revealed new Starfield gameplay and information. The studio pulled back the curtain on new systems, features, characters, and stories players will discover as they chart their own course amongst the stars.

Along with a wealth of new gameplay, the Direct revealed the Constellation Edition and Premium Edition. Players who purchase either edition will be granted up to 5 days of early access to the game.

Here’s an overview of what you missed, but you need to see the whole thing.

StarField Direct Press Release

As shown on Starfield Direct, Starfield is the first new universe in over 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® and Fallout® 4. In this next-generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create your character and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.  

In the year 2330, humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a space-faring people. You will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artefacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of space in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.

Along the way, you will join in the adventures of various factions; pilot and customize your own ship; explore planets and discover their local flora, fauna, and resources; build outposts; and master a refined combat system to deal with threats of all kinds.

Constellation Edition and Premium Edition

Starfield Direct showcased the Starfield Constellation Edition that 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.

Starfield Direct also presented the Starfield Premium Edition that 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. 

All active Game Pass members, as well as players who pre-order Starfield will receive the “Old Mars Skin Pack” in-game bonus items, which include:

• Laser Cutter 
• Deep Mining Helmet 
• Deep Mining Pack 

Starfield Limited Edition Wireless Xbox Controller and Headset

Bethesda Game Studios teamed up with the Xbox hardware team to create a Limited Edition Starfield Xbox controller and headset. The controller features full side and back grips that resemble the panels of a spaceship as well as a metallic bronze directional pad. The faceplate is accented with Constellation colours and printed with a control scheme inspired by your ship, the Frontier.

The first-ever custom headset created by Xbox, the Starfield Limited Edition Xbox headset is the perfect companion for the controller. Like the triggers on the controller, this headset sports a matching transparent and metallic bronze mic boom. Both the headset and controller are available now for purchase on Xbox.com. 

As indicated at Starfield Direct, Starfield releases 6^th September on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players can pre-order now or play day one with Game Pass. Pre-ordering either the Premium or Constellation Edition will grant players up to five days early access to the game, dependent on purchase date and subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.

To learn more about Starfield you can check out the official website.

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