According to a recent leak, in addition to the base version of the game, Starfield will feature a range of special edition releases. Set for release in September, the game marks Bethesda's first single-player venture since Fallout 4's 2015 release and their first new intellectual property in over 25 years. The idea for Starfield has been in development at Bethesda Game Studios for almost as long, and with its expansive galaxy and first-person action-adventure RPG format, promises to be an exciting addition to the gaming world. More details are set to be released during the Starfield Direct showcase on June 11th, following Microsoft's annual Xbox Games Showcase.
According to prolific video game hardware leaker billbil-kun of dealabs.com, there will be three editions of Starfield upon release, with varying price points. The Standard Edition will retail for €69.99 on PC, while the Xbox Series X and S version will cost €79.99. It is expected that the US console version will be priced at $70.00. The Premium Edition will retail for €104.99 on PC and €114.99 on console, while the Constellation Edition will cost €299.99 for both PC and console versions, which is around $322 US. However, billbil-kun did not provide any details on the contents of these editions or what sets them apart from each other. Bethesda may reveal more information during the upcoming Starfield Direct livestream following Microsoft’s Xbox games Showcase. One Xbox executive has promised big reveals and demonstrations, indicating that viewers should prepare for an exciting announcement.
Prior to the announcement of the Special Editions, there had already been leaks about Starfield-related retail options. In early April, an unknown leaker posted images of a Starfield-themed Xbox controller, which initially raised doubts about its authenticity. However, the credibility of the leak was confirmed when gamers spotted the Starfield-themed controllers that were accidentally made available early in retail outlets like Target. According to Billbil-kun, a reliable source, a Starfield-themed Xbox controller and headset will be released on June 11, with the controller retailing at $79.99 and the headset at $124.99. Starfield is set to launch on September 6 for PC and Xbox Series X/S.