Everything You Need to Know About Starfield’s PS5 Launch, Terran Armada Expansion & More
Bethesda Game Studios has officially announced that Starfield is coming to PlayStation 5 on April 7. This highly anticipated launch arrives alongside two massive content drops: the Terran Armada expansion and the Free Lanes update. Check out all the details below.
Starfield on PlayStation 5: Features and Performance
The long-rumored PS5 version of Starfield is built to take full advantage of the console’s unique hardware. Players can expect a deeply immersive experience right from their couch with the following features:
- DualSense Integration: Full support for haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, the lightbar, and the touchpad.
- PS5 Pro Enhancements: Players on the Pro console can toggle between Pro Performance Mode (prioritizing high FPS) and Pro Visual Mode (prioritizing resolution).
- Accessible Pricing: The base edition of Starfield will be available on all platforms for $49.99.
Terran Armada: A Bold New Story DLC
The Terran Armada expansion introduces a high-stakes questline where you decide the future of humanity.
- The Threat: Combat the relentless incursions of a mysterious robotic force.
- New Content: Discover fresh locations, meet new characters, and earn exclusive rewards.
- Availability: This DLC is included at no extra cost for existing Premium Edition owners on Xbox and Steam.
Terran Armada is the second expansion, following the release of Shattered Space back in 2024.
Free Lanes Update: Interplanetary Travel and More
The Free Lanes update is a massive, free addition for all players designed to deepen the core spaceflight experience. The headline feature is the new Cruise Mode, which allows for seamless travel between planets within a single star system.
Additional Free Features Include:
- Moon Jumper: A brand-new land vehicle for faster planetary exploration.
- X-Tech: A rare new resource used to upgrade weapons and ship modules.
- Enhanced Combat: New enemy tiers featuring elemental damage and extra shielding.
- Outpost Upgrades: Cross-outpost storage and the addition of the “Milliewhale” pet.
- New Crew: Recruit Muria or the new Mini-bot to your ship.
- New Game Plus (NG+): The ability to bring a limited number of items through the Unity.
Expanded Bounty Hunting: The Trackers Alliance
The Trackers Alliance experience is growing. Bethesda has added five new bounty hunting adventures, available to play right now.
- Existing Players: If you previously purchased Trackers Alliance content, these five missions are free.
- New Players: The complete set of adventures is available for 700 Creations Credits.
Closing Thoughts on Starfield PS5 Release, Terran Armada & Free Lanes Update
It’s clear that Bethesda isn’t quite done with Starfield, and for good reasons. This is their first original IP in over 20 years and they are taking it seriously. The PlayStation 5 release has long been rumored, and it’s good to see it finally come to light. More people will be able to enjoy Starfield.
While Shattered Space didn’t exactly set the world ablaze, there is no doubt that the universe of Starfield is fascinating and deserves another deep dive. This time, the Terran Armada hopes to elevate the world Bethesda Game Studios has crafted to a new audience on the PlayStation platform.
Lastly, I’m incredibly excited to see the changes made in Starfield‘s space travel. Let’s not kid ourselves, space travel felt like an afterthought and a shuffle of menus at best. Now, it seems that BGS wants to create a more organic space travel experience, especially within the same star system, and I am all for it.
Will you jump back into the pilot seat? Will you be playing Starfield for the first time? Let us know in the comment section below.
Check out the Iron Lords Podcast video discussion of all the latest Starfield updates right here.
