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Starfield Steam

With the Starfield Steam release now out of the way, you can check out the necessary requirements with our guide.

Starfield Steam

If you’re looking for more information on the Starfield Steam version, you’re in the right place. We’ve collected all the available details on how Steam is dealing with Bethesda’s game, and whether you can expect to play on Steam Deck.

Once you’re ready to play, get ready for space exploration with our Starfield ships hub, including ship components, ship manufacturers, and ship designs. Or, if you want to level up quickly, check out our guide to Starfield XP farming.

Is there going to be a Starfield Steam release?

Good news! Starfield is on Steam, with both the Standard and Digital Premium editions available. Historically, Bethesda has launched its titles at the same time across all platforms, though expansion packs are a different story, so we can only hope that Starfield DLC will be available on Steam at the same time as its Xbox counterpart.

What are the Starfield Steam requirements?

If you plan on playing Starfield on Steam, check out our separate page on Starfield system requirements. Alternatively, check out the PCGameBenchmark test to answer the question ‘Can I run Starfield?

Can I play Starfield on Steam Deck?

Following the release of Starfield, we’ve seen plenty playing the game on Steam Deck and other handheld Windows-based consoles. However, Starfield is only currently rated as ‘playable’ on the console, rather than the much esteemed ‘verified’ rating. That being said, there are a bunch of Starfield mods that can enhance the experience through some additional software.

For more on this galactic exploration, check out our guides for Starfield traits, Starfield weapons, Starfield factions, Starfield creatures, and the Starfield map. Or, if you’re struggling with the in-game maps, check out our Starfield map hub, including interactive versions of the Akila City Map, Neon map, Cydonia map, and New Atlantis Map.