To get early access to Starfield, the main way is to purchase the Premium Edition of the game. This edition costs around $100 and grants you up to five days of early access before the official release date. The Premium Edition also includes extra content such as digital art books, the game's soundtrack, and exclusive skins. Another option is the more expensive Constellation Edition ($300), which also grants early access along with physical collector's items. Additionally, if you have an Xbox Game Pass subscription, you can buy a Premium Edition Upgrade for about $40 to get early access without buying the full Premium Edition. Without purchasing either the Premium or Constellation Edition (or the Premium upgrade for Game Pass), early access is not available. The early access period typically starts about five days before the official launch, which was on September 6, 2023, meaning early access started around September 1, 2023, depending on your time zone. In summary:

• Buy the Premium Edition ($100) or Constellation Edition ($300) for early access.
• Game Pass users can get early access by purchasing the Premium Upgrade (~$40).
• Early access starts up to five days before official release.
• Standard Edition and Game Pass without upgrade do not include early access.

This is how you can secure early access to Starfield based on available offerings and retailer options.