Starfield is already on Game Pass and has been since its launch on September 6, 2023, as a day-one title for Xbox Series X|S and PC Game Pass subscribers.

Quick Scoop: When is Starfield on Game Pass?

  • Starfield launched directly into Game Pass on its official release date of September 6, 2023.
  • It’s available on:
    • Xbox Series X|S via Xbox Game Pass.
* PC via PC Game Pass.

* Game Pass Ultimate (which includes both console and PC).
  • There was also an “early access” period (for premium editions) starting August 31, 2023, but that required buying an upgraded edition or Premium Upgrade, not just a standard Game Pass sub.

In other words, if you have an active Game Pass (console, PC, or Ultimate) right now, you can just install and play Starfield without any extra purchase.

A Bit of Timeline Context

  • August 31 / September 1, 2023: Early access for Digital Premium, Premium Upgrade, and Constellation Edition owners, with Game Pass subscribers able to buy just the Premium Upgrade for early access perks.
  • September 6, 2023: Global launch and day-one arrival into Game Pass on both Xbox and PC.
  • By early 2025, Starfield was also announced for the newer “Game Pass Standard” tier, but that’s more about which subscription tiers get it, not whether it’s on the service.

“Gamepass September 6th” – as one Reddit reply summed it up when people were confused between early access and the full Game Pass launch.

TL;DR: Starfield is on Game Pass now and has been since September 6, 2023; just grab it with Xbox Game Pass (console), PC Game Pass, or Game Pass Ultimate and you’re good to go.

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