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Many previous rumors have suggested that Starfield could release on PS5 as soon as 2026. This isn’t too surprising, given that other Bethesda titles, including Oblivion Remastered, have already arrived on Sony’s console. And with Starfield recently celebrating its 2-year anniversary, it’s certainly starting to feel like time for that PS5 port. But according to new intel from relatively reliable source NateTheHate, Bethesda won’t announce new platforms for Starfield until sometime next year. But there’s good news, too.
Starfield PS5 Port Likely to be Announced in 2026, Alongside Possible Switch 2 Version
This new information comes from NateTheHate, who has a pretty solid track record for revealing accurate insider information. In response to a question about Starfield on PS5, he said he believes it will be announced in 2026, “unless plans change.”
Of course, an announcement doesn’t quite tell us when we’ll be able to actually play Starfield on PS5. Bethesda has been known to do the occasional shadow drop, as with Oblivion Remastered earlier this year. So announced in 2026 and released the same day is certainly a possibility. However, it’s also possible we’ll go months between the confirmation of Starfield on PS5 and the actual release. Until Bethesda confirms its plans publicly, the timeline remains rumor and speculation.
Along with a PS5 port, NatetheHate has previously claimed that Starfield is also going to release for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. If this proves true, it seems likely that Bethesda would announce and release both console ports on a similar timeline. The Switch 2 certainly seems to be working to challenge its predecessor’s reputation for lacking in big RPGs, and adding a Bethesda title like Starfield is a good step in that direction.
