The pre-load date and download size for the PS5 version of Bethesda Softworks and Bethesda Game Studios’ action role-playing game, Starfield, have been revealed.
PlayStationSize on Twitter/X has revealed the pre-load date and download size for Starfield on PS5, courtesy of recent database entries made to PlayStation servers. The upcoming PlayStation version of the action role-playing game will take up a massive chunk of storage space on the console. As such, those with limited available space on the internal storage drive are advised to clear up some space in advance. It goes without saying that storage expansion options are available for those who need them.
Starfield Download Size
The download size Starfield on PS5 can be seen below.
- Base Game: 123.347 GB (version 01.000.001)
- DLC:
- Shattered Space : 12.502 GB
- Terran Armada : 4.017 GB
Pre-load Date
The pre-load schedule for Starfield on PS5 can be seen below.
- April 5, 2026
The pre-load for Starfield will come with the latest version i.e. 01.000.001, pre-installed for anyone who pre-ordered a digital copy of the game, though an update may be rolled out closer to the game’s PS5 release on April 7, 2026. Meanwhile, those who purchased a physical copy will likely be required to download a day one update. The download size of the PS5 version of Starfield is similar to those of the Xbox Series X|S and PC versions.
Earlier this month, Bethesda shared new details on upcoming Starfield content, outlining both a major free update and a new story expansion scheduled to arrive in April alongside the PS5 version. The centerpiece of the free update, titled Free Lanes, focuses on expanding interplanetary travel. It introduces a cruise mode that allows players to move between planets at high speeds without interruption, while still being able to walk around their ship, interact with crew, and manage interiors. Travel is no longer passive either, as dynamic encounters can occur mid-journey, ranging from combat situations to unusual discoveries in space.
