Starfield Premium Edition is basically the full game plus a bundle of digital extras and the first big story expansion, with some versions also adding physical collectibles.

What does Starfield Premium Edition include?

Most commonly (Digital Premium Edition) you get:

  • Starfield base game
  • ā€œShattered Spaceā€ story expansion (available when released)
  • 1,000 Creation Credits to spend on inā€‘game creations/mod-style content
  • Constellation Skin Pack: Equinox laser rifle, spacesuit, helmet, and boost pack
  • Access to the Starfield digital artbook
  • Access to the original soundtrack

Some Premium Edition offers have also included up to 5 days early access before launch, especially when sold as an ā€œupgradeā€ from the Standard Edition or as a launch promo.

Digital vs physical Premium (postā€‘launch context)

From community and wiki breakdowns, there are two main ā€œupgradeā€ flavors of Premium Edition for people who already own the Standard Edition:

  1. Digital Premium Edition Upgrade
    • Shattered Space story expansion (on release)
    • Up to 5 days early access (for buyers who purchased before launch)
    • Constellation Skin Pack
    • Digital artbook & soundtrack
    • Base game sold separately
  2. Physical Premium Edition Upgrade (through select retailers)
    • Everything in the digital upgrade above
    • Steelbook display case
    • Constellation mission patch (embroidered-style physical patch)
    • Base game still sold separately in many bundles

So if you already own the Standard Edition, the Premium upgrade is mainly a DLC + cosmetics + digital goodies bundle, sometimes with physical collectibles, not a second copy of the game.

Mini FAQ from forum-style discussions

Does Premium Edition include all future DLC like a season pass?

  • Official wording focuses on Shattered Space only; it does not promise all future expansions, so itā€™s safer to treat it as including just that first major story DLC plus bonuses.

Is Premium worth it if you donā€™t care about skins/early access?

  • Many players in forum threads say:
    • If you want the first story expansion anyway, Premium/upgrade can be a decent value.
    • If you only care about the base game and donā€™t mind buying DLC later, Standard Edition may be enough.

Does Premium Edition always include early access now that the game is out?

  • Early access was tied to preā€‘launch and is no longer relevant for new buyers, but some store pages still list it historically in descriptions.

SEO-friendly recap (for ā€œQuick Scoopā€ style)

  • The answer to ā€œwhat does Starfield Premium Edition include ā€ is: base game, Shattered Space story expansion, 1,000 Creation Credits, Constellation skin pack, digital artbook, and soundtrack, with some offers adding early access and physical collectibles like a steelbook and patch.
  • It has been a steady trending topic since launch, especially around whether the Premium Edition is ā€œfutureā€‘proofā€ for DLC (it isnā€™t a full season pass, just the first expansion). Forum discussion often centers on value versus just buying the Standard Edition and grabbing DLC later.

TL;DR: Starfield Premium Edition = full game + first big DLC + 1,000 Creation Credits + Constellation cosmetics + digital artbook & OST, with some editions adding early access and collectible items like a steelbook and patch.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.