Starfield PS5 Release Hinted by PlayStation Logo in Development Build

Speculation about Starfield coming to PlayStation 5 intensified recently after fans noticed a PlayStation logo on Bethesda's official Creations website. This logo was linked to a work-in-progress ship decals Creation for Starfield, sparking discussions despite the Creation's subsequent removal. Fans are now buzzing with the possibility that Bethesda's sci-fi RPG, previously exclusive to PC and Xbox, might soon be available on PS5.

They have added the Playstation logo to a creation. (I think they are beta testers, the logo only appears on one creation)
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With this development, fans are eagerly anticipating whether Bethesda will announce a significant content update or a new expansion to coincide with a potential PS5 release. The gaming community has been vocal about their desire for more content, especially following the lukewarm reception of the Shattered Space expansion. Bethesda's parent company, Microsoft, is rumored to be planning another summer showcase, which could be the perfect stage to reveal more about Starfield.

Bethesda has teased "exciting things" in store for Starfield this year, amidst growing player discontent over communication and updates. In June 2024, Bethesda reaffirmed its commitment to the game, promising at least one more story expansion after Shattered Space. In a conversation with the YouTube channel MrMattyPlays, Bethesda Game Studios' Todd Howard expressed the studio's goal to release an annual story expansion for Starfield for the foreseeable future.

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Starfield launched in September 2023, marking Bethesda's first new IP in years and their first mainline single-player game since Microsoft acquired ZeniMax Media in March 2021. IGN's Starfield review awarded it a 7/10, noting that despite various challenges, the game's expansive roleplaying quests and engaging combat were compelling enough to keep players hooked.

In January, Microsoft's gaming chief, Phil Spencer, hinted at the possibility of Starfield coming to PS5. Reports from March 2024 suggested that both Starfield and MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle were under consideration for PS5. While Indiana Jones was confirmed for a PS5 release in spring 2025, Starfield remains unconfirmed, though Spencer's remarks have kept the speculation alive.

Several Xbox titles are already available on PS5, including Rare's Sea of Thieves, Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush, and Obsidian's Grounded and Pentiment. Microsoft also publishes Minecraft across various platforms, including PlayStation, and is set to release Doom: The Dark Ages and Ninja Gaiden 4 on PS5 later this year. Playground's Forza Horizon 5 is also slated for a PS5 release soon. There are even whispers that Microsoft might finally bring Halo to PlayStation after years of exclusivity.

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Spencer has stated that Xbox's multiplatform strategy aims to boost Microsoft's gaming revenue, a necessity following the massive $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In an interview last August, Spencer emphasized the high expectations within Microsoft and the importance of delivering strong results to justify the company's support.

"It's definitely true inside of Microsoft the bar is high for us in terms of the delivery we have to give back to the company. Because we get a level of support from the company that's just amazing and what we're able to go do," Spencer remarked. "So I look at this, how can we make our games as strong as possible? Our platform continues to grow, on console, on PC, and on cloud. It's just going to be a strategy that works for us."

Bethesda Game Studios, with its 450-person team, is currently juggling multiple projects including Starfield, Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout 76, mobile games, and external development partnerships, making it a bustling hub of creativity and innovation.