Starfield overview

Overview

Starfield comes from Bethesda Game Studios and is published by Bethesda Softworks. It arrived on Steam on Sep 5, 2023, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Color Alternatives, #category_contrast_controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Stereo Sound. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Starfield's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 5,471 players at 12 September 2026 - 20:54:26 UTC, with a tracked peak near 235,664. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 57% positive across 172,926 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Starfield is available in 9 languages including:

10 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, usk, oflc, and nzoflc

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Starfield has sold up to 4,500,000 units and has 115,150 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $241,700,000. On Twitch, 18 streamers are live with around 55 total watchers.

Starfield overview details

Starfield combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

STARFIELD DIGITAL PREMIUM EDITION Premium Edition includes: - Starfield Base Game - Terran Armada Story DLC - Shattered Space Story Expansion - 1,000 Creation Credits - Constellation Skin Pack: Equinox Laser Rifle, Spacesuit, Helmet and Boost Pack - Access to Starfield Digital Artbook & Digital Original Soundtrack Buzz About the Game 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 any character you want 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 spacefaring people. You will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of space in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game. Tell Your story In Starfield the most important story is the one you tell with your character. Start your journey by customizing your appearance and deciding your Background and Traits. Will you be an experienced explorer, a charming diplomat, a stealthy cyber runner, or something else entirely? The choice is yours. Decide who you will be and what you will become. Explore Outer Space Venture through the stars and explore more than 1000 planets. Navigate bustling cities, explore dangerous bases, and traverse wild landscapes. Meet and recruit a memorable cast…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Starfield is listed as a game with $49.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Color Alternatives, #category_contrast_controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Stereo Sound, and is associated with RPG. SteamPulse's latest observation records 5,471 players at 12 September 2026 - 20:54:26 UTC, a tracked peak of 235,664, and 57% positive reviews.

Overview tags

SpaceSingleplayerOpen WorldRPGSci-fiExplorationFirst-PersonCharacter CustomizationStory RichAction-AdventureThird PersonAdventureAction RPGAtmosphericModdable

Content descriptors

Violence Blood Suggestive Themes Strong Language Use of Drugs

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Support and legal notes

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