Bethesda's massive space-faring RPG epic, Starfield, is launching for PS5 on April 7, and preorders are now live. There are two versions available: a $50 Standard Edition and a $70 Premium Edition that includes the base game, all DLC, and plenty of other digital bonuses. Launching alongside the PS5 version of Starfield is the game's largest update since launch, which includes a breadth of new features and systems that will offer a deeper experience. An important detail to keep in mind is that, regardless of which version you decide to go for, an internet connection is required to access all the content, including the base game.

Starfield PS5 Preorder Bonuses

All physical and digital preorders of Starfield on PS5 included the Old Mars Skin Pack, a collection of in-game bonus skins. Here's everything you'll get:

• Laser Cutter
• Deep Mining Helmet
• Deep Mining Pack

Starfield takes Bethesda's signature first-person open-world gameplay fans know and love from The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, and gives it a sci-fi twist. Originally released in 2023, it takes place in the Settled Systems, a vast expanse of space comprised of dozens of planets that you can actually travel to and explore. The sheer scale of Starfield's explorable areas was undoubtedly impressive, if a bit underwhelming in terms of things to do.

"When you strip Starfield down to its essentials, it relies on a tried-and-true, but well-tread formula while missing some of the depth of the games that came before it. Starfield is a game more concerned with quantity than quality, and leaves the experience at the surface level," Michael Higham wrote in GameSpot's Starfield review.

Since launch, the game has seen numerous updates, including a large story DLC in Shattered Space, which offered a much more traditional RPG experience that fans had been asking for.

Starfield first launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and those versions are still available, and the physical Xbox version often goes on sale for less than its $70 MSRP at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. You can also grab the limited Constellation Edition--which includes a unique display case and a bunch of physical and digital extras--for $150 (at $300) at GameStop.

Alternatively, you can grab the Xbox and PC versions digitally. The digital Starfield standard edition for Xbox Series X|S is now $50, while the Premium Edition is $70 on the Xbox Store. PC gamers can score a great deal on the game through Fanatical, as the base game is on sale for $43.90 and the Premium Edition is $61.50.

Bethesda Games for Switch 2 preorders

If traditional sci-fi isn't quite your bag but you still love Bethesda's gameplay loop, there are plenty of upcoming ports of their iconic titles if you're a Nintendo Switch 2 owner. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition recently got updated to perform for the handheld hybrid console, and you can preorder the physical version (code in box) from Amazon for $60 before it drops on April 28.

Last year's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is also launching for Switch 2 sometime this year, but preorders have yet to go live. And if you're a Fallout fan, Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition follows in Skyrim's footsteps as a definitive way to get the full Fallout 4 experience, complete with all DLCs and Creation Club add-ons. This is available to purchase on the US Nintendo eShop now for $60, or you can preorder the physical version (code in box) from Amazon for $60, and it releases April 28 alongside Skyrim.

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition | April 28
• Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition -- $60 | April 28
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle -- $70 | May 12

Disclosure: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom.

Sign up for GameSpot's Weekly Deals Newsletter: