Bethesda will release Starfield on September 6 for PC and Xbox consoles. As part of a promotion by chipmaker AMD, gamers can receive a complimentary copy of the game with an eligible Ryzen 7000 series processor. A microsite called "AMD Starfield Game Bundle Promotion Store" has been launched on Newegg, showcasing a selection of Ryzen 7000 CPUs that appear to be included in the promotion. While no official announcement has been made by AMD, this collaboration with Bethesda is significant for those interested in upgrading to a Ryzen 7000 CPU or transitioning to AMD from Nvidia or Intel. By utilizing technologies like FidelityFX Super Resolution 2 (FSR 2), Starfield will not support Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) for Nvidia users or Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) for Intel users. However, Nvidia and Intel users can still utilize FSR 2 to enhance game performance.
The promotion page, titled "AMD Starfield Game Bundle Promotion Store," is now live on Newegg. It features a range of Ryzen 7000 series CPUs, starting from the $226 Ryzen 5 7600 and going up to the $698 AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. However, currently, there are no details available about the promotional bundle. This is expected as AMD has not yet made an official announcement regarding it. The product pages do not mention the game as part of the bundle either.
It is worth noting that Starfield is set to release on September 6, allowing AMD ample time to make the announcement about the promotional bundle. It is important to highlight that the game has faced two delays already. Initially, it was scheduled to launch on November 11, 2022, but was then pushed to the first half of 2023. Finally, it was delayed further and is now set to release on September 6.
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AMD has previously promoted its Ryzen 7000 series CPUs by offering a free game, such as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. This promotion ran from January 24 until June 30, coinciding with the game's release on March 17. Now, with the upcoming release of the Bethesda action RPG, Starfield, on September 6, there may be an announcement regarding a bundle including the game. The duration of this bundle is uncertain, as AMD extended the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor bundle beyond its original expiration date of April 1 to June 30.
Currently, Starfield can be pre-purchased on Amazon at a price of $69.99 for the Standard Edition, with the Digital Premium Edition priced at $99.99 on the same platform. The game will also be available through Game Pass, starting at $9.99 per month on PC. Those interested in obtaining free access to Starfield by purchasing AMD's latest CPUs will likely receive the Standard Edition of the game.