To access Starfield early access, the main way is to purchase the Premium Edition or the Constellation Edition of the game. These editions grant up to five days of early access before the official release date. The Premium Edition typically costs around $100 and includes the base game, early access, special skins, a story expansion upon release, a digital art book, and the game’s official soundtrack. The Constellation Edition is a collector's bundle costing about $300, which includes everything from the Premium Edition plus physical collectibles. The early access period usually starts around five days before the official release (which was September 6, 2023), so players with these editions could begin playing around September 1, 2023. Early access unlock times vary by time zone but generally occur simultaneously worldwide. The Standard Edition and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions do not include early access unless upgraded to the Premium Edition. In summary, to get Starfield early access, one must buy the Premium Edition or Constellation Edition, or apply the premium upgrade if using Game Pass, enabling play approximately five days before the game's official release.