Xbox and PC requirements to play Starfield. Learn more about the recommended and minimum system requirements needed for Starfield in Windows including Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One.
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Starfield PC Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 and 11 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Intel i5-10600K |
| RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics Card | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| DirectX Version | 12 |
| Storage | At least 125 GB space *SSD Required |
Minimum System Requirements
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Intel Core i7-6800K |
| RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics Card | AMD Radeon RX 5700 NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti |
| DirectX Version | 12 |
| Storage | At least 125 GB space *SSD Required |
Starfield Xbox Requirements
Needs 125 GB Of Free Space To Install
Aside from the Xbox Series X|S, you can also play it on Xbox One through the Xbox game pass with approximately 140.19 GB of space although you can download it initially for at least 125 GB.
Where To Download Starfield?
Can Be Pre-Ordered On Steam
Starfield can be purchased and pre-ordered from Steam. Make sure that you have the Steam Client installed and from the official website first. To access the Steam Store, make sure to log into your Steam Account or create one if you haven't to proceed with the purchase. It will be added into your game Library and you can play it once it has been installed and the game is officially released.
Available At The Xbox Stores
With your Xbox console, you can access the Xbox Store when you navigate to the home screen. You can choose the pre-order option to download it before the release. If you have an external storage device connected to your Xbox, you might be prompted to choose where to install the game. Select the storage device you prefer, or you can install it on the console's internal storage. You can track the progress of the download and installation in the "My games & Apps" section.
Can Also Be Installed From The Microsoft Store With The PC Game Pass
You can also pre-order and install the Standard and Premium Starfield Editions in the Microsoft Store with the Xbox PC Game Pass.
Download & Installation Tips
Make Sure That You Have Enough Free Space
Starfield is an open world RPG and requires a considerable amount of space to download it so make sure that you have enough space to install it by adding an external storage or deleting any unused applications that you may have.
May Not Work Properly Below The Minimum Requirements
There are instances you can play it even if your PC does not meet all of the minimum requirements although it is highly recommended to consider them to play Starfield smoothly and to get the best gaming experience.
It Is Optimized For Xbox Series X|S
You can have a more immersive experience with Starfield when you take advantage of the powerful hardware and features of these Xbox consoles to provide an enhanced gaming experience.
