Starfield was released on Xbox Game Pass on its official launch date, September 6, 2023. It was available on day one for Xbox Series consoles and PC through Game Pass, with early access starting September 1 for those who preordered the Premium Edition. Additionally, Starfield became available to the new Xbox Game Pass Standard tier subscribers on February 5, 2025, about a year and five months after the initial release on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.