If you were planning to jump into Starfield on PS5 next week, the storage question now has a pretty solid answer. The PS5 version’s base download is being reported at 123.347GB, with Shattered Space listed at 12.502GB and Terran Armada at 4.017GB. That size comes via PlayStation Game Size, an account known for tracking PlayStation Store backend data, and it has already been echoed by other outlets covering the preload details. Sony’s public store page confirms the April 7 launch date, but it does not appear to list the storage requirement directly in the visible product details.
That means PS5 players are looking at a game that lands almost exactly where you would expect a big Bethesda RPG to land: very large, but not shocking. For comparison, earlier reporting around Starfield’s original launch put the Xbox Series X|S version at roughly 126GB, so the PS5 version appears to be in basically the same neighborhood.
April 7 Is Still the Date That Matters
The bigger headline for anyone who has been waiting for the PlayStation version is that Starfield is officially set to arrive on April 7, 2026. Bethesda confirmed that date through PlayStation Blog, where it also said the PS5 release will launch alongside the game’s biggest free update yet, Free Lanes, plus the new Terran Armada story DLC across all platforms. The PlayStation Store page also lists the PS5 version for release on 4/7/2026.
That part matters more than the file size, honestly. A 123GB install is annoying, but it is also normal for a modern open-world RPG built around huge environments, lots of voiced content, and years of post-launch additions. The real value in the new storage number is practical: it tells PS5 owners how much room they need to free up before preload and launch.
This Isn’t Just the 2023 Version Dropped Onto PS5
Bethesda is not treating the PS5 launch like a bare port. In its official PlayStation announcement, the studio said the PS5 release arrives with Free Lanes, a major update focused on expanded space travel options, more encounters, more customization control, and improvements across much of the game. Bethesda also confirmed PS5-specific features including DualSense adaptive triggers, controller speaker support, and PS5 Pro display modes with a 4K/30fps Visual mode and a 60fps Performance mode with improved visuals.
That framing matters because it changes the pitch. This is not just “Starfield, now on another box.” Bethesda is selling the PS5 launch as the most feature-complete version yet, or at least the most complete entry point for players who skipped the game the first time around. Whether that turns into a genuine second life on Sony’s platform is another question, but the company is clearly trying to make this feel like an event rather than a formality.
The Price Point Is Aggressive Enough to Get Attention
The PS Store page currently lists the Standard Edition at $49.99 and the Premium Edition at $69.99. The Premium bundle includes the base game, Terran Armada, Shattered Space, 1,000 Creation Credits, a Constellation Skin Pack, and the digital artbook and soundtrack. That pricing is lower than a brand-new $70 standard release, which makes sense for a game that originally launched in 2023 but is now trying to expand to a new console audience.
That price also gives the PS5 version a better chance than it would have had at full launch pricing. Starfield still carries baggage from its original release conversation, and Bethesda probably knows it is easier to sell a reintroduced version at $49.99 than to ask PlayStation players to pay day-one blockbuster money for a game they have already watched get dissected for more than two years. That last point is analysis, but it is pretty grounded analysis.
The Only Real Catch Is the Space Requirement
The practical takeaway is simple: if you want Starfield on PS5 at launch, start making room now. A base install of 123.347GB is substantial on a console where storage can disappear fast, especially if you are already juggling Call of Duty, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Spider-Man 2, or any other modern giant. Add the DLC numbers on top and the total footprint climbs further if you are going all in on the premium package.
None of this is surprising. But it is useful. And for a game this big, useful is enough. Between the confirmed April 7 release of Starfield, the PS5-specific features, the Free Lanes update, and a download size that is now effectively out in the open, PlayStation players finally know what they are actually signing up for.