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Is Starfield Coming to PS5? 'Keeping Games Off Other Platforms Is Not the Path for Us’

Bethesda’s space opera Starfield, famously cancelled on the PS5 after Microsoft’s multi-billion-dollar acquisition of the publisher, could still release on Sony’s console in the future.

Speaking with reporter Destin Legarie, Xbox bigwig Phil Spencer was asked if the intergalactic RPG would be “staying put for the time being”.

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VenomUK94d ago

Starfield was strongly hyped as a triple-A exclusive that could drive Xbox Series console sales. Since Microsoft announced that four of its games would tentatively release on other platforms, there's been speculation about whether Xbox would fully embrace third-party status. Starfield's potential release on other platforms has become a barometer, a key indicator, on whether Xbox will go completely third-party.

Whilst there have been other games announced as coming to PlayStation and Nintendo, the most extreme in the Xbox creator community have always held on to the notion that Starfield would remain exclusive. Now the final barrier has been removed, Phil Spencer head of Microsoft gaming has refused to agree that Starfield, its flagship title, will remain exclusive.

thorstein94d ago

Elder Scrolls will launch multiplatform.

fr0sty94d ago

And now Obscure Observer's final prophecy has been proven false.

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helicoptergirl93d ago

@ frost

Thanks for the giggle :)

thesoftware73094d ago (Edited 94d ago )

Venom,

"Starfield's potential release on other platforms has become a barometer, a key indicator, on whether Xbox will go completely third-party."

I see what your are saying, but, I believe Halo is the barometer for if they are going full multiplatform. If Halo launches on PS, then that is the full confirmation.

Additionally, yes, 3rd party makes sense technically, but the term multiplatform would be more appropriate, as they still have their dedicated hardware, if they were to ditch their own hardware, that would be full 3rd party.

neutralgamer199294d ago (Edited 94d ago )

MS needs to decide what they want to do and jump in. They should announce clear plans and launch their games day one on other platforms and here is why, xbox gamers usually play their games through gamepass while other platforms would be paying full price. It's a win win for MS because they can continue to grow GP while getting a lot of extra revnue from playstation and nintendo

halo MCC, Gears of war complete collection, forza horizon 5 (each game selling at full price)

RauLeCreuset94d ago (Edited 94d ago )

"It's a win win for MS because they can continue to grow GP while getting a lot of extra revnue from playstation and nintendo."

How does it affect Microsoft's business strategy if in that scenario the profits from PS, Nintendo, or a combination of the two surpass their profits from the closed Xbox ecosystem (Game Pass, Xbox hardware, and associated software from those sources)?

neutralgamer199294d ago

Money is money. Xbox has a goal to grow gamepass which they will and who knows maybe gamers will see GP as better value and in future generations switch platforms

RauLeCreuset94d ago (Edited 94d ago )

"Money is money."

One last question for clarification.

I gave a scenario in which the profits coming in from the two camps are not equal. Is it your belief that Microsoft would not be concerned with which of those camps was driving the higher profits and would not adapt their strategy to cater to the audience driving the most profits?

InUrFoxHole94d ago

Gamers need to stop this false narrative. MS has literally told you and shown you the path forward. I understand older gamers being in denile because the past metric was exclusives and console sales. Gaming has changed. We can grow with it or get left behind. It's that simple. Games everywhere is pro consumer. I'm all in

Outside_ofthe_Box94d ago

@InUrFoxHole

"I understand older gamers being in denile because the past metric was exclusives and console sales. Gaming has changed. We can grow with it or get left behind."

Says who Microsoft? You think Sony and Nintendo don't care about their console sales? Why gaming always have to shift to Microsoft's wants and needs?

neutralgamer199294d ago

Raul

Microsoft's recent decision to allow Xbox exclusives on PlayStation and Nintendo platforms seems to reflect their shifting business strategy. With a massive investment of $80–$100 billion and a diminished market share, it appears Microsoft is prioritizing revenue over hardware sales. Ideally, Xbox would be performing better, with Game Pass subscriptions exceeding 50 million, but given the current reality, their focus seems to be on software and expanding Game Pass to as many platforms as possible.

Microsoft seems to envision Game Pass becoming the "Netflix of Gaming," aiming for widespread availability—even on competing platforms like Nintendo and PlayStation. While this may sound far-fetched, it aligns with their strategy of maximizing accessibility and revenue streams.

Their current approach also provides a unique advantage. Xbox exclusives launch Day One on Game Pass, attracting subscribers, while players on other platforms pay full price for these same titles. This could potentially serve as a long-term strategy: when some PlayStation or Nintendo gamers recognize the value of Game Pass, they might eventually decide to purchase an Xbox to enjoy these games at a lower cost and with greater convenience.

This is just my perspective, but it seems like Microsoft is playing the long game here, focusing on software dominance and creating a future where Game Pass is synonymous with gaming itself

Knushwood Butt94d ago

@ neutral

There are so many contradictions in that wall of whatever that I don't know where to start, but for one, selling hardware generates revenue. Is your point that nobody buys xbox hardware anymore so it no longer generates any revenue?

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Profchaos94d ago

I think the title Did not do as well as they hoped I've seen retail disc copies going for 10 dollars so going multiplat for this game is just a return on investment more than anything.

Halo and gears are the true test

InUrFoxHole94d ago

Well if I'm being objective. It's a solid game. But it's dulled by so many menus.

PapaBop93d ago

Microsoft, the masters of moving the goal posts and reinventing themselves.

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raWfodog94d ago (Edited 94d ago )

“ 'Keeping Games Off Other Platforms Is Not the Path for Us’”

Of course not because that is not how third-party publishing works. This isn’t new. Xbox is reinventing the wheel and getting praised for it by the usual fanboys.

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Fallout 4 on Switch 2 seems inevitable, but what about Starfield?

A Fallout 4 Nintendo Switch 2 port seems like an inevitability, but what about other Bethesda RPGs like Starfield.

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neutralgamer199222d ago

I think all games will end up on switch from Xbox. MS has embraced going to other platforms now if games aren't doing well on Nintendo MS may be more selective in the future

On playstation they have been quite successful

anast22d ago

I'm not sure too many people want to play Starfield.

Profchaos22d ago

Phils all but confirmed they are going in hard with the switch 2

TheColbertinator22d ago

All are welcome to Switch 2. Microsoft Games Studios is interested in long term profits and market value not petty fanboy thoughts.

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Tom Warren: Bethesda Have Been Working on PS5 Starfield "For a While"

Tom Warren, senior editor at The Verge, claims on The Xbox Two + 1 podcast that a PS5 port of Starfield "should be ready" this year.

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gold_drake31d ago

i believe that 100%

but not cause its difficult to work the ps5, its cause the game itself is fundamentally broken asf

RaidenBlack31d ago (Edited 31d ago )

Yea they need to fix it and I think they teased some major updates and patches this year. And as the norm we know even those won't be perfect and it'll take another year or two to reach a better state.
What Starfield also need is few more DLCs to fix the barrenness. .... and especially a substantial banger one with story and exploration to coincide with the PS5 launch and renew some interest.

dveio31d ago

"its cause the game itself is fundamentally broken asf"

Thanks.

I hate the rambling around pretty obvious things.

Such as, like you said, Starfield is just a big pile of broken code.

The latest news about Starfield's developmental environment just proved it.

badz14931d ago

If they release a PS5 version and it's still a loading screen simulator, they will just embarrass themselves.

Abear2131d ago

Corporate greed is the sole reason it’s coming to PS5. Expect the same game. This is M$ and Bethesda trying to recoup losses and capitalize on huge PS5 player base in an attempt to fund their next lame project.

neutralgamer199231d ago

Hopefully there is a huge major patch that gives the game a fresh chance

rudero31d ago

I believe it 100% because it was already being developed for PlayStation before they were acquired.

Not a rumor or a magical Microsoft push…
It was already in development.

-Foxtrot31d ago (Edited 31d ago )

They are going to have to do something to make you want the PS5 version

They can't escape all the negative coverage it's received since launch so they will need something to draw people in and honestly I can't think of anything.

It will sell, it just won't sell as well as they would have hoped for a Bethesda open world game now that they are launching late when opinions have already been made.

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pwnmaster300031d ago

Hope it does pretty good, big fan of Bethesda.
But not gonna lie this game was fucking ass.

Probably my least favorite Bethesda style rpg ever.
Regretted paying to play it early.

moomoo31931d ago

It was so disappointing.. its not horrible but its a solid 7/10

UnbreakableAlex31d ago

Have fun with this ginormous bore fest!

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Report: Starfield on PS5 Seems to Be Loaded in Backend According to Mods

The official PlayStation logo has been spotted in one of Starfield's mods on Bethesda's own creations site.

B5R47d ago

Just announce it already.

lukasmain46d ago

They should try to remove the stupid overabundance of ridiculous loading screens for the PS5 version. But I assume it's not possible because of their crap engine and/or their laziness to do anything about it. But it is possible in some instances as some modders have done so a few times for PC from what I have seen.

It will be super jarring and weird for PS5 players to see so many loading screens, I worry it will destroy any potential immersion. I don't think I could handle it honestly lol. Combining that with the uninspired gameplay, I expect it would tank my motivation to play and finish the game.

Profchaos46d ago

Yeah I feel like it was also the creation engine it was core to why I gave up on the game the forced tutorials I was still getting 4 hours in just annoyed me it did t help I had just played through tears of the kingdom st the time which had zero tutorials and being forced to stop for a guided tutorial every 20 minutes killed me I have up at 6 hours despite being a huge fallout fan

Armaggedon46d ago

If one doesnt like the screens, just dint olay the game. Just like if one doesnt not like being handcuffed, dont play a fromsoft souls game. They are integral to the games design.

BISHOP-BRASIL46d ago

Are you seriously trying to push loading screens as a voluntary design choice rather than a technical limitation in 2025? Good luck with that...

Armaggedon46d ago

I dont know… is me having input delay when I try to roll in elden ring a technical limitation?

Bathyj46d ago

Meh.
I just started Death stranding. I don't have time for that.

LoveSpuds46d ago

I am trying to wrap up my Elden Ring playthrough so I can get a replay of Death Stranding in ahead of the sequel. That new video last week has be really excited, I loved the first game, one of my fave platinum trophies.

Bathyj46d ago

This is my first playthrough.
I didn't really get it when it released.
But after that trailer I decided to give it another look.

After 5 hours, I've built my first bridge. While ïts to early to be 100% sure I think I'm hooked. I'll see how I go. It feels like a game that hard to sell to someone but if you know you know

There's just so much Kojima in the game.

LoveSpuds45d ago

Just wait until later in the game when you start building a network of zip lines. Journeys that used to take 20 mins are done on a couple of minutes, it feels so satisfying 😀

Hope it continues to resonate with you dude, enjoy!

Profchaos46d ago

If what never a matter of if but when

MaximusPrime_46d ago

I have zero interest in this game but there are people who like it. People have their personal preference.

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