Starfield is among the most hotly-anticipated releases of the year and it is finally here. However, the game hasn’t been released for all platforms and this has got many people wondering will Starfield come for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
It is widely known that Microsoft purchased Bethesda for a staggering $7.5 billion back in 2021. However, there remains some confusion surrounding whether the Skyrim studio’s games will be appearing on consoles outside of Xbox or not.
Part of the confusion comes from players looking to play the game on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. If you’re one of them, then this guide will be helpful. In this guide, you will get to know will Starfield come for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
Will Starfield come for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4?
If you’ve been wondering if Starfield will come for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, then you’re going to end up disappointed. Unfortunately, Starfield will not be launching on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Starfield is an Xbox exclusive game so you shouldn’t expect it to ever release on Sony’s console.
Since Microsoft bought Bethesda for $7.5 billion, prospective players weren’t certain how this could impact Starfield, a game that was revealed to be in development even before the massive acquisition.
It has since been cleared during the court case surrounding Microsoft’s attempts to buy Activision Blizzard. Based on the reports of these hearings, it is safe to say you shouldn’t expect a Starfield PS5 or PS4 port.
Why is Starfield an Xbox-exclusive game?
Starfield is an Xbox-exclusive game as Microsoft purchased its developer, Bethesda Softworks after acquiring its parent company ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion in 2021. The studio is now a part of Xbox Game Studios. Phil Spencer, the head of the Xbox brand has implied that Bethesda was purchased to keep Starfield off of PlayStation.
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