Starfield Launch Details, PC Specs & More
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Starfield launches on September 6! Get all the details you need to know for launch day, including PC specs, launch timing and more.

TL;DR:

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Minimum Specs:

  • OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 125 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required

Recommended Specs:

  • OS: Windows 10/11 with updates
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 125 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required
  • Tb0n3@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    13117·
    1 year ago

    I will say once more. Do not preorder video games. It could be shit, it could be buggy, but what it won’t do is run out of copies. Wait until the reviews are out, or even a bit after it launches if you can. If you’re anything like me you have hundreds of games you haven’t played yet so what’s an hour or a day in the grand scheme of things.

        • Lesrid@lemm.eeEnglish
          10·
          1 year ago

          If anything is moving backwards through the air, you know it was bolted on to code for Skyrim’s dragons

          • WarmSoda@lemm.eeEnglish
            2·
            1 year ago

            The reviews have mentioned it does actually have an enemy that is this games dragon lol

      • Redditiscancer789@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        A news article was released today that said starfield is the least buggy Bethesda game to date. Fluff but man that sure puts some expectations out there to live up too.

        • CoderKat@lemm.eeEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          Honestly, with how long it’s been in development, I can totally believe it. And sure hope so. I mean, it’s been so long and I’ve also been constantly thinking about how long it’s been since Skyrim came out (since it’s been publicly stated that TES6 was blocked behind Starfield). All that time has gotta mean something. And it’s not like Bethesda doesn’t have great talent. I’ve always got the impression it was all a matter of lack of time for the size of the game.

    • Neato@kbin.social
      262·
      1 year ago

      It’s also on Gamepass. You can play it instantly for a much lower cost to make sure it works. Then buy it if you still want later when it goes on sale.

    • pikmeir@lemmy.worldEnglish
      132·
      1 year ago

      I was burned too bad with Cyberpunk 2077 that even though Starfield seems to be all right, I’m waiting until after reviews come out before I pick up a copy. That just means I wait a few more days to reduce the risk of more pain.

      • Lethtor@lemmy.zipEnglish
        51·
        1 year ago

        Cyberpunk also seemed alright, even the reviews were glowing. Well, we all know how that turned out

    • CitizenKong@lemmy.worldEnglish
      81·
      1 year ago

      I agree completely and would like to add especially if it’s a Bethesda game. I can still remember waiting for half a year for Skyrim to be playable on PS3 after buying it on launch day.

    • ComradeKeen@lemmy.worldEnglish
      46·
      1 year ago

      I’m normally with you but the opportunity to play it on a long Labor Day weekend was calling my wallet to action.

      • oryx@lemmy.worldEnglish
        33·
        1 year ago

        Same, and with Game Pass it was just a $30 upgrade. The only stuff I pre-order is stuff I know I’ll like anyway - mainly Destiny expansions and TES/Fallout/Starfield. I’m gonna buy it anyway, why not pre-load it and play immediately?