From the vibrant minds at Bethesda Softworks comes an entirely new universe waiting to be explored: Starfield, the studios' incoming open-world role-playing game.
Launching on September 6, Starfield promises to be a voyage of astronomical proportions. The game is set to take off on the Xbox Game Pass, a subscription that will give players full access to the new game at no additional cost.
For gamers who want to dive deeper into the star-studded expanse, gamers have a plethora of options for their interstellar adventure. Pre-ordering a physical or digital copy of Starfield for the Xbox Series X will unlock a wide range of cosmetics and bonus items in the game, with retailers offering exclusive pre-order bonuses like a Steelbook case and other coveted goodies.
Weighing in at $69.99, the Starfield Standard Edition is light on extras but comes with an attractive pre-order perk: the Old Mars Skin Pack. This comprises of a deep mining helmet, pack, and a laser cutter weapon, elements designed to enhance your cosmic quest.
If you are inclined to splurge, the $99.99 Premium Edition delivers more bang for your buck. Apart from the digital assets included with the Standard Edition pre-orders, you gain additional items like 5 days of early access, access to the game's first story expansion, Shattered Space, and the Constellation Skin Pack. Plus, you get the digital soundtrack and an artbook.
The Starfield Premium Upgrade, priced at $34.99, is a boon for Game Pass users. It offers more content, early access, and a steelbook case, among other exciting assets. Game Pass subscribers can further avail a 10% discount on the Premium Edition Upgrade through the Microsoft Store.
However, the crowning glory is the Starfield Constellation Edition. While the $299.99 price tag, which was leaked earlier, is enough to make some balk, the contents more than justify the expense. The package offers a galaxy of digital goodies, a steelbook case, a Starfield Chronomark watch (a smartwatch that mimics the exact one your character will receive in-game), and a watch case. The pièce de résistance, undoubtedly, is the watch: a fully functioning smartwatch providing both game and real-world information.
The Collector's Edition is now available for pre-order on GameStop and directly from Xbox.
Whether you are a casual explorer or an invested traveler, Starfield offers a multitude of options catering to gamers of all shapes and sizes. The only question that remains is: Are you ready to blast off into the unknown?
