To get early access to Starfield, the main way is to preorder or purchase the Premium Edition of the game, which allows you to play up to five days early before the official release date. The Premium Edition costs around $100 and includes extra bonuses like special skins, a digital artbook, and soundtrack. Alternatively, the Constellation Edition, a more expensive collector’s bundle at about $300, also grants early access along with additional physical collectibles. If you have an Xbox Game Pass subscription, you can upgrade from the Standard Edition (which doesn't come with early access) to the Premium Edition by paying an upgrade fee (approximately $35-$40). This upgrade grants early access along with the Premium Edition bonuses. In summary, early access to Starfield is only available to those who purchase or upgrade to the Premium or Constellation editions, with the standard edition or Game Pass alone not providing early access. Early access starts about five days before the official release, with regional time differences affecting the exact unlock time.