Bethesda's Todd Howard comments on Starfield coming to PlayStation 5

Two and a half years after its launch, Starfield is finally coming to PlayStation 5 next month, and Todd Howard recently shared his thoughts and feelings about bringing the spacefaring RPG to a brand new console. Starfield has been one of Bethesda's more divisive games, but its upcoming PS5 launch gives it a second chance in front of a new audience.

Rumors of Starfield coming to PS5 has been circulating for over a year at this point. StarfieldThe PS5 release date is set for April 7, so Sony fans who have been eager to finally play Bethesda's space adventure won't have to wait much longer at all. Back in September 2020, Microsoft bought Bethesda, and the deal was completed in March 2021. This made Starfield a timed Xbox exclusive, but that period is over. It's a big moment for sci-fi RPGs, and Todd Howard seems happy about it Starfield is finally coming to PS5.

Bethesda's Todd Howard says the developer has always dreamed of Starfield eventually coming to PS5

Todd Howard recently sat down with IGN to talk about Starfield, Fallout 76and even cards The Elder Scrolls 6. Starfield however, was definitely the star of the interview. One of the main topics discussed was Bethesda's relationship with PlayStation and Sony after being a Microsoft-owned company for several years now. During the interview, Todd Howard said:

We've always wanted to do that. I would say we have a great relationship with PlayStation. We've been there a long time with our games. So I think with this one we knew it was going to be a matter of time. We've been working on it for a while, so we still have a close relationship. We still ship a lot to PlayStation. People forget with Fallout 76 and its other updates and Skyrim – we'd still done a lot of PlayStation work, even if Starfield wasn't there. So we're just excited to get it out there, to the audience.

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So, Starfield on PS5 seems to have always been part of the game's future plans. Todd Howard's comments about still working with PlayStation over the years with other games makes it seem pretty obvious in retrospect. Although it wasn't really groundbreaking The Elder Scrolls 6 news revealed in the interview, StarfieldThe post-launch timeline may be a clue as to what to expect from the former if it is first released as an Xbox exclusive.

Starfield's second DLC and next major update brings players more

A PS5 port isn't the only one Starfield news that players must look forward to. A massive update and new DLC will also arrive on April 7th. StarfieldThe Terran Armada DLC and Free Lanes update bring new content that Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC players will be able to enjoy. The Free Lanes update adds things like new POIs, a cruise mode that lets players fly freely through space, new encounters, improved weapons and ship customization, and even an alien Milliewhale pet for Outposts. The Terran Armada DLC introduces a new story and robot companion named Delta, plus features like the Incursion system, new equipment, and additional Outpost decorations.

One of the biggest criticisms the game has faced is that some players believe Starfield isn't as good as other Bethesda games when it comes to in-game content to make its world more interesting. This is of course subjective, but the Terran Armada and Free Lanes update could help make the game feel more alive. Starfields first DLC, Shattered Space, also received similar criticism, so it will be interesting to see how Bethesda has taken this type of player feedback into account when developing Terran Armada and its content.

The Terran Armada DLC will cost $10, but it's included as a free update for those who already own it Starfields Premium Edition.

After long silent bouts, it's exciting to finally see what Bethesda has been working on Starfield updates. Whether you've been with the game since the beginning or have been waiting for the sci-fi adventure to finally make its way to PS5, April 7th is going to be a big day for Starfield community.