Starfield PC Requirements: Get Ready to Explore Bethesda's Sci-Fi RPG

Create some space on your SSD before it launches!

Credit: Bethesda

Starfield is on the horizon, and it's been a long wait since Bethesda first introduced this new IP in 2018. The launch is just around the corner on September 6, coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC. From what we've learned about this sci-fi RPG, it seems like it's going to be the biggest game yet from Bethesda Game Studios. To dive into its vast universe of hundreds of planets, battling space pirates, marines, and more, you'll need a capable PC setup.

Let's break down the PC specifications for Starfield:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Operating System: 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 Requirements:

  • Operating System: 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

As you can tell, Starfield isn't just a sizable game that demands 125 GB of free space; it also requires that space to be on an SSD. Additionally, you'll need a pretty robust graphics card and processor to experience the game at its best.

Starfield arrives on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Game Pass on September 6. But if you pre-order the Digital Premium Edition, the Premium Edition Upgrade (available for Game Pass players), or the Constellation Edition, you can jump into the game up to five days early, starting from August 31.

Starfield

Starfield

Starfield is an upcoming action role-playing game developed and published by Bethesda Game Studios. Set in space, the game promises to deliver a rich and immersive experience with an emphasis on exploration and discovery. Players will have the opportunity to explore vast, procedurally generated star systems, encounter alien species, and engage in space combat. Starfield is expected to feature Bethesda's signature open-world design, deep lore, and engaging storytelling. The game aims to set a new standard for sci-fi RPGs, offering players an expansive universe to explore and shape through their choices.

Genres
Role-Playing Game (RPG), Space Simulation
Platform(s)
PC, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date
Sep 6, 2023
Price
$69.99
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher(s)
Bethesda Softworks
ESRB Rating
M