With Bethesda set to launch its first new intellectual property in over 25 years, old-school fans are seeking information about the release ofStarfieldon previous-generation consoles. As the highly anticipated Microsoft-exclusive game,Starfieldis confirmed to arrive on Xbox Series X/S consoles, as well as Windows 10 and 11 PCs this September.
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However, due to the game’s demanding requirements, concerns have arisen among some fans regardingStarfield’scompatibility with the Xbox One console. The news brings both good and bad tidings: an official release ofStarfieldon Xbox One is not on the horizon. Nevertheless, an easy and legitimate workaround exists, allowing gamers to experienceStarfieldon their Xbox One consoles.
Can Starfield Be Played on Xbox One?
The gameplay experience ofStarfieldon Xbox One will be influenced by players' internet connection. However,the game’s fixed frame rateof 30fps may assist in ensuring smooth performance on the previous-generation Xbox console.
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How to Play Starfield on Xbox One
Technically,Xbox One’s specs are not compatiblewithStarfield’s requirements—especially considering thatStarfieldrequires an SSD to run. But Xbox Cloud Gaming will let this previous-gen console run Bethesda’s most ambitious game with little to no performance issues.
Note thatStarfieldwon’t get an official Xbox One release, and the game is set only to hit new-gen consoles (Series X & S) and Windows 10 or 11 PCs.
How to Get Starfield’s Early Access on Xbox One
It’s unclear whetherStarfieldwill includethe 5-day early access on Xbox Cloud Gaming. However, since early access is granted toPremium and Constellation Editionowners,Xbox One players are unlikely to access Starfield early. The only viable option for them is to wait forthe launch dateand getStarfieldas a day-one release on Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Starfieldwill be available on Jul 03, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S and Windows 10/11 PCs.
