Starfield release time - when can you play the game?

Starfield release time - An image of an astronaut standing infront of a planet with rings
Credit: Bethesda

Starfield release time - An image of an astronaut standing infront of a planet with rings
Credit: Bethesda

As the Starfield release date draws near, players are becoming increasingly curious about the exact Starfield release time.

The long wait is nearly over, and the moment of anticipation is upon us. Players are excited to set foot on those unexplored planets in Starfield as soon as they come alive. Fans will be even skipping work and time with loved ones to play the game.

In this guide, we're here to unveil the Starfield release time, ensuring you're fully informed and ready to venture into the cosmos as soon as possible.

Starfield early access release time

If you have pre-ordered or purchased the Premium Edition, Premium Edition Upgrade, or Constellation Edition, you will get early access to Starfield. You’ll be able to start playing the game on either August 31 or September 1 depending on your time zone.

Here are the specific early access release times for Starfield based on your local time:

  • Los Angeles: August 31 at 5 PM
  • Mexico City: August 31 at 6 PM
  • Chicago: August 31 at 7 PM
  • New York: August 31 at 8 PM
  • Sao Paulo: August 31 at 9 PM
  • London: September 1 at 1 AM
  • Paris: September 1 at 2 AM
  • Berlin: September 1 at 2 AM
  • Riyadh: September 1 at 3 AM
  • New Delhi: September 1 at 5:30 AM
  • Hong Kong: September 1 at 8 AM
  • Beijing: September 1 at 8 AM
  • Tokyo: September 1 at 9 AM
  • Sydney: September 1 at 10 AM
  • Auckland: September 1 at 12 PM

If you're eager to start playing Starfield as early as possible, which is on August 31, you can achieve this by changing your location to Los Angeles.

On PC, you can use a VPN service to change your location. On Xbox, go to Profile & system > Settings > System > Language & location, then select United States from the drop-down list under Location.

Starfield Standard Edition and Game Pass release time

Those picking up Starfield’s Standard Edition or accessing the base game through a Game Pass subscription will have to wait for the main release date, which is either September 5 or 6, depending on your time zone.

Here are the specific Standard Edition and Game Pass release times for Starfield based on your local time:

  • Los Angeles: September 5 at 5 PM
  • Mexico City: September 5 at 6 PM
  • Chicago: September 5 at 7 PM
  • New York: September 5 at 8 PM
  • Sao Paulo: September 5 at 9 PM
  • London: September 6 at 1 AM
  • Paris: September 6 at 2 AM
  • Berlin: September 6 at 2 AM
  • Riyadh: September 6 at 3 AM
  • New Delhi: September 6 at 5:30 AM
  • Hong Kong: September 6 at 8 AM
  • Beijing: September 6 at 8 AM
  • Tokyo: September 6 at 9 AM
  • Sydney: September 6 at 10 AM
  • Auckland: September 6 at 12 PM

And that covers everything about the Starfield release time. If you weren't aware, the preload for Starfield started on August 9th, so go download the game if you haven't already. Also, make sure you have enough space on your device as the Starfield file size is quite big.

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