In a bombshell leak that’s sending shockwaves through the gaming community, Bethesda’s ambitious space epic Starfield is reportedly set to launch on PS5 on April 7, 2026. The rumor originates from Polish outlet PPE.pl, citing their trusted insider Graczdari – a distributor handling physical game sales across Europe. Graczdari previously nailed the PS5 port for Microsoft Flight Simulator, adding some credibility, though they recently whiffed on a GTA 6 physical delay claim. Accompanying the port? Whispers of a massive “Starfield 2.0” update and possibly a second DLC like Terran Armada, potentially overhauling space travel and breathing new life into the game.
What Exactly is Starfield?
Starfield, released in September 2023 exclusively for Xbox Series X/S and PC, is Bethesda Game Studios’ first original universe in 25 years – essentially “Skyrim in space.”
You play as a customizable spacefarer (silent protagonist with traits like “Introvert” or backgrounds affecting skills) who stumbles upon mysterious artifacts while mining for Argos Extractors. These relics grant gravitational powers and draw you into Constellation, a group of explorers unraveling cosmic secrets across a “NASApunk” Milky Way galaxy spanning 50 light-years, over 1,000 planets, moons, and stations.
Gameplay is pure Bethesda: first- or third-person action RPG with deep skill trees (Physical, Social, Combat, Science, Tech), companion recruitment, faction quests (United Colonies, Freestar Collective, Crimson Fleet pirates), outpost building for resources/research, ship customization/combat, planetary scanning/harvesting, and New Game+ via “The Unity” for alternate universes. Combat features boost packs, modular guns, and zero-G fights, all powered by an updated Creation Engine 2.
Starfield launched with sky-high hype but landed in mixed territory. Critics praised its sheer scale and RPG depth, awarding it an 83 Metacritic score across platforms – “generally favorable”. However, users were harsher, citing repetitive exploration, loading screens interrupting space travel, and procedural generation flaws, dropping Steam to “Mixed” overall (recent reviews hover around 53%). The 2024 Shattered Space DLC fared worse at 54 Metacritic, criticized for bugs and underwhelming story, though free updates added DLSS, FOV sliders, and QoL tweaks.
Graczdari’s tip includes EAN codes for physical copies, fueling speculation of an imminent reveal – perhaps at a February State of Play. This fits Microsoft’s multi-platform push (Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves are on PS5 already), especially after Xbox’s 2024 strategy shift. Tom Warren echoed “new Starfield content” and a “possible PS5 version” for 2026.
Why Now? Revival Potential
Timing aligns perfectly: Starfield 2.0 rumors promise city maps, revamped ship-building, and seamless space flight – fixes for launch gripes. Paired with PS5’s massive audience, this could rocket player counts back to orbit, especially if Terran Armada delivers faction depth.
Skeptics note Graczdari’s GTA miss and no box art confirmation, but precedents like Flight Sim tilt toward truth. An announcement feels inevitable.
Will Starfield finally shine on PS5? Circle April 7 on your calendar – or preload your skepticism. What do you think: game-changer or too late? Sound off below!
