Starfield Reportedly Has Major Plans for 2026

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Recent reports suggest that Bethesda’s space RPG, Starfield, might be getting a significant overhaul in 2026, similar to how Cyberpunk 2077 was revitalized with its 2.0 update. While details are still unclear, several sources familiar with the project indicate that a major update for Starfield is planned for release in 2026.

In 2018, Bethesda surprised gamers with the announcement of Starfield, their first completely new game in over 25 years. After years of focusing on the Elder Scrolls and Fallout series, fans were excited to see what Bethesda would create with a brand new universe. However, Starfield didn’t quite meet expectations for many players. While reviews from critics were mostly positive, frequent loading screens and repetitive planets, combined with the inability to travel between them without interruption, left a lot of fans feeling let down. Despite this, many players remained hopeful and continued to support Starfield, anticipating future updates and improvements from Bethesda.

Bethesda’s Starfield faced further criticism with the 2024 release of the Shattered Space DLC, which players generally disliked due to its high $30 price and limited new content. Despite this, fans remained optimistic, especially after Bethesda announced they were developing significant updates for the game and promised details before the end of the year. As the year progressed without any announcements, many wondered when this information would be revealed. The Game Awards seemed like a likely event for a big reveal, but passed without any news, leading some players to lose interest. However, recent rumors suggest 2026 could bring substantial new content for the space RPG, potentially renewing hope for the game’s future.

Starfield Rumor Claims Major Update Planned for 2026

Sources say that Bethesda is planning a significant update for Starfield in 2026, potentially on par with the massive 2.0 update for Cyberpunk 2077. Jez Corden from Windows Central and content creator Luke Stephens both report that Bethesda recently previewed the update for a select group of journalists and creators. Stephens cautioned fans not to get too excited, emphasizing that the update won’t fundamentally change the game, but will address common complaints like frequent loading screens. Corden notes that reports on the update’s size are mixed – some suggest it will be as substantial as the Cyberpunk 2077 update, while others advise keeping expectations realistic. One fan who really enjoyed the original Starfield compared the upcoming update to the Cyberpunk 2077 overhaul, while another, less impressed player, urged caution.

For a long time, people have speculated that Bethesda might bring Starfield to PlayStation 5. Right now, the game is only available on Xbox Series X/S and PC, but numerous leaks suggest it could be the next Xbox exclusive to also launch on PlayStation. A report surfaced earlier this year indicating Starfield could come to PS5 in Spring 2026, along with a new expansion and improvements to the game. This report seems more likely now, with new rumors suggesting Bethesda is privately showcasing a significant update. If these rumors are accurate, we might see an announcement about a PS5 release, new downloadable content, and a major update sometime next year.

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2025-12-18 20:04