Starfield Arrives on PS5 This April With Free Lanes Update, Terran Armada DLC, and More

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  • Primary Subject: Starfield (PS5 Launch Version / Free Lanes Update)
  • Key Update: Starfield launches on PS5 on April 7 alongside the "Free Lanes" update and the "Terran Armada" story DLC for all platforms.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: March 17, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Starfield releases on PS5 on April 7, 2026, featuring DualSense support, 4K resolution, the "Free Lanes" update, and the paid "Terran Armada" story expansion.

It's official: Starfield is coming to PlayStation 5.

When it was released in 2023, Starfield only launched on Windows and Xbox Series X/S. The game received praise for its open-world setting, and yet, PlayStation owners were unable to join in on the fun.

Until now, that is. Here's everything we know about Starfield's PS5 debut and what it includes.

Starfield Officially Coming to PS5 in April

According to PlayStation, Starfield will be available to play on the PS5 from April 7. The announcement also included news about the game's biggest free update yet, Free Lanes, and the brand-new Terran Armada story DLC, which will go live on all platforms.

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Credit: Bethesda Game Studios

PS5 players will be able to fully immerse themselves in gameplay thanks to the DualSense controller. Use the adaptive triggers to change weapons and the touchpad to let you hop between first-person and third-person POV. The light bar will let you stay informed on your health and ship integrity.

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The DualSense controller speaker will also allow you to fully immerse yourself in in-game audio logs and ship intercoms. For PS5 Pro owners, Starfield has been visually enhanced with a Visual mode that runs at 4K with 30 FPS. There is also a Performance Mode with 60 FPS.

Starting from launch, players will be able to play the Trackers Alliance bounty arc, which is available for purchase at the Creations menu.

Starfield Announces Free Lanes Update & Terran Armada DLC

Starfield will also be dropping its biggest free update, Free Lanes, on April 7. The update will be available on all platforms, allowing every explorer in the Settled Systems to feel more alive than ever.

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Credit: Bethesda Game Studios

The update includes expanded space travel options, new space encounters, more control over customization, new options for upgrading your Starborn abilities, and more.

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The Terran Armada DLC will also be available on all platforms, but it is not free. You can purchase the DLC separately. Alternatively, new players can have it bundled with the Premium Edition of Starfield.

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Credit: Bethesda Game Studios

This new story arc focuses on the Terran Armada, which aims to bring "unity" to the Settled System by utilizing highly advanced robots to put the galaxy in a chokehold.

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