Discover the Astonishing File Size of Starfield: Prepare to Be Amazed!
Get ready for the highly anticipated launch of Microsoft exclusive Starfield as the official file size is finally revealed, setting the stage for an epic end-of-summer gaming experience
The official file size for Starfield, a sci-fi action RPG that has been in development for a decade, has been revealed. With its highly-anticipated release in 2023, Starfield has gained significant attention as Bethesda's first single-player game since Fallout 4 in 2015 and their first original IP in 25 years. The game has been heavily promoted, including the distribution of promotional controllers and early access for select players prior to its launch. While gameplay details have been steadily released, the latest announcement focuses on the technical aspects of the game.
As disclosed on the official Xbox site, Starfield is expected to require a storage space of 125GB. This amounts to just over 20% of the available storage capacity of the smaller and more affordable Xbox Series S. Considering that most users likely have other large games already installed, this will likely pose a significant space constraint. While it is worth noting that Starfield's storage requirement is slightly lower than that of some other modern AAA video games, players may still find it advisable to either archive some software or consider investing in a 1-2TB memory card to expand their storage.
Starting today, Starfield can also be preloaded ahead of its release, a common practice in modern gaming. With the game's high level of anticipation, to the extent that other software is deliberately being delayed to avoid competition, this move is sure to increase the excitement of the most eager fans. While this allows for the convenience of playing the game immediately upon launch and completing the download process early, it may lead to some complications due to the aforementioned storage requirement.
Irrespective of its file size, it seems difficult to diminish the hype surrounding the upcoming release of Starfield. The game has been marketed impeccably, with DLC already planned, and modders have even pledged to work their magic before the game is available to the public. Fortunately, there are a few solutions in place if the installation requirement becomes an issue, even for players opting for the physical disc version on the Series X.
Starfield is poised to land on PC and Xbox Series X/S on September 6, 2023.
Source: Official Xbox Site
