Brace yourselves and prepare to be spoiled, dear gaming community! Because Microsoft is unleashing a double whammy of excitement with the grandiose Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and the much-anticipated Starfield Direct.
But the release of Starfield has left many gamers wondering if the game will have a multiplayer feature. They are curious to know if they will be able to play with others and explore the game’s vast space together.
Is Starfield a multiplayer game?
Officially, Starfield is a single-player game with no multiplayer or online components. However, due to some confusing early messaging from Bethesda, it’s easy to think otherwise. The initial reveals, announcements, and interviews often referred to a “single-player campaign,” leading to speculation about the possibility of multiplayer.
However, Starfield is a single-player game, which has been confirmed by Bethesda, so let’s clear up all that confusion once and for all.
Bethesda has clearly stated in interviews that Starfield is a single-player game, but it wasn’t explicitly mentioned when the game was first announced. This lack of clarity likely gave rise to the Starfield multiplayer rumors. The game is also listed as single-player on Steam.
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While there might be some online stat sharing and ambitious multiplayer mod attempts, Starfield is intentionally designed as a single-player experience for the time being.
Will the game be online?
Despite fans’ hopes or fears, there is no indication that Starfield will require any online capacity. While there is a possibility that the game might require online connectivity to play, Bethesda learned from the fan backlash faced by Redfall, which initially had online requirements but removed them later.
Therefore, it is likely that any similar online requirements in Starfield would be addressed and adjusted based on player feedback.
Is Starfield available for preorder?
Yes, Starfield is available for preorder right now, allowing fans to guarantee their copy ahead of its release.
For gamers worldwide, he subscription fee for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is $14.99 per month. This option grants you access to a vast library of games, including Starfield, on both Xbox and PC platforms.
For readers in the UK, you can preorder Starfield from the following retailers:
- GAME: Preorder Starfield at GAME for £69.99.
- Amazon (UK): Preorder Starfield at Amazon (UK) for £69.99.
Where to order it from?
With Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda, it is highly unlikely that Starfield will be released on PlayStation platforms. If you’re a PlayStation user, unfortunately, Starfield won’t be coming to PS5.
However, for Xbox and PC gamers, you’re in luck. If you’re already a Game Pass subscriber, you don’t need to preorder Starfield separately. The game will be available for you to play as part of your subscription. As for PC gamers, the Starfield Steam page is currently available for wishlisting, and more information is expected to be revealed during the next Starfield showcase.
While there is no official link from Xbox or Bethesda for preorders at the moment, it’s worth waiting for the forthcoming Starfield showcase, where more information about preorders and potential special and collector’s editions may be revealed.
