When Can You Actually Play Starfield?

In a year full of highly anticipated titles, Starfield is next on the list, at least for Xbox and PC gamers. The game officially launches on September 6, 2023, but those who upgrade to the Premium Edition will receive five days of early access. However, depending on where you’re located on planet Earth, you may not have to wait until September 1 or September 6 to start playing.

Bethesda has released an image depicting the global release times for Starfield. Here’s a breakdown of the release dates and times depending on your region (time zone):

• 5:00pm PDT on August 31 or September 5
• 6:00pm CST (Central Standard Time) on August 31 or September 5
• 7:00pm CDT (Central Daylight Time) on August 31 or September 5
• 8:00pm EDT on August 31 or September 5
• 9:00pm BRT on August 31 or September 5
• 1:00am BST on September 1 or September 6
• 2:00am CEST on September 1 or September 6
• 3:00am AST on September 1 or September 6
• 5:30am IST on September 1 or September 6
• 8:00am HKT on September 1 or September 6
• 8:00am CST (China Standard Time) on September 1 or September 6
• 9:00am JST on September 1 or September 6
• 10:00am AEST on September 1 or September 6
• 12:00pm NZST on September 1 or September 6

Starfield will be unlocked simultaneously on both Steam and the Xbox Store. Of course, there’s the disclaimer that the times listed are target times for game servers to go live, but unexpected or extended maintenance may cause delays. If you’re planning to play on PC, make sure to save 17% here.