Starfield pre-order guide: where to find each version and what’s included in them

An astronaut staring at a distant ringed planet in Starfield
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We're showing you where to pre-order Starfield so you can be ready to play Bethesda's latest massive RPG on release. There are now only around two to go until the hotly anticipated title releases on console and PC, and below you'll find everything you need to know. 

There are a total of three different versions of Starfield to pre-order coming on September 6 for both Xbox Series X and PC. The long-awaited upcoming game is also coming on day one to Xbox Game Pass, however, you may be missing out on some extra content by taking that route for the standard edition of the title. It's also worth stating that the game's biggest version, the $299 / £249 Constellation edition, is more difficult to find in the US than in the UK right now. We've provided the landing pages below just in case. 

We're showing you what all the versions of Starfield come with as well as how much you can expect to spend this side of the release date to help you make an informed purchasing decision. As the next big thing from the team behind The Elder Scrolls and Fallout games, this space-exploration, Sci-Fi shooter is sure to go down as one of the year's most high-profile releases. 

Where to pre-order Starfield – standard edition

Pre-orders for Starfield have been available for a few months in both physical and digital forms for Xbox Series X and PC. If you prefer to take the digital route then the game can be pre-ordered through the official Xbox store which will ensure you'll have the game as soon as it launches. Alternatively, for those gaming on PC, Starfield is now available to pre-purchase through Valve's Steam client

If you're interested in pre-ordering a physical copy of Starfield then we're bringing you all the current retailers which have confirmed availability in the US, the UK and Australia. In terms of pre-order bonuses, you'll receive the Deep Mining pack, Deep Mining Helmet, and Laser Cutter with any edition of the game.

Where to pre-order Starfield in the US

Starfield for Xbox Series X|S pre-order: $69.99 at Amazon
Amazon in the US is stocking Starfield pre-orders, and benefits from the reliability of Prime delivery so you will get the game on time and from the largest online retailer in the world.

PC version $69.99 at Amazon

Starfield for Xbox Series X|S pre-order: $69.99 at Amazon
Amazon in the US is stocking Starfield pre-orders, and benefits from the reliability of Prime delivery so you will get the game on time and from the largest online retailer in the world.

PC version
: $69.99 at Amazon

Starfield for Xbox Series X|S pre-order: $69.99 at Best Buy

Starfield for Xbox Series X|S pre-order: $69.99 at Best Buy
The standard edition version is available at Best Buy which is one of the top retailers for the upcoming game. This retailer has confirmed that delivery will take place early on launch day, but you also have the option for in-store pick-up, too.

PC version pre-orders: $69.99 at Best Buy

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Starfield for Xbox Series X|S pre-order: $69.99 at Gamestop
You can also get your hands on the standard edition version of Starfield at Gamestop. The brick-and-mortar retailer has stock of all three versions, with the standard edition available for delivery and pick-up.

Where to pre-order Starfield in the UK

Starfield for Xbox Series X pre-order: £69.99 at Amazon

Starfield for Xbox Series X pre-order: £69.99 at Amazon
You can now pre-order the standard edition of Starfield through the world's largest online retailer which guarantees a copy of the game for when it goes live on September 6. 

PC pre-order: £59.99 at Amazon

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Starfield for Xbox Series X pre-order: £69.99 at Game
Game is offering pre-orders for Starfield physically on the Xbox Series X which means you'll get your disc copy on the day, or even possibly earlier, for the hotly anticipated Bethesda RPG.

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Starfield for Xbox Series X pre-order: £69.99 at Smyth's
Smyth's is also offering Starfield physically on Xbox Series consoles for both in-store pick-up and home delivery if you need another option that's closer to you to secure your copy.

Where to pre-order Starfield in Australia

Starfield for Xbox Series X|S pre-orderAU$89 at Mighty Ape

Starfield for Xbox Series X|S pre-order: AU$89 at Mighty Ape
Mighty Ape is offering the standard edition of Starfield for AU$89. It also comes with a pre-order price guarantee, which means if the price drops before the release on September 6, you’re guaranteed to only pay the lowest price. 

PC version: AU$89 at Mighty Ape

Starfield for Xbox Series X|S pre-orderAU$99 at Amazon

Starfield for Xbox Series X|S pre-order: AU$99 at Amazon
You can pre-order Starfield at Amazon for AU$99, and it also comes with a pre-order price guarantee. Amazon says it comes with free delivery, and Amazon Prime members may also benefit from free and fast shipping.

PC version: AU$95.95 at Amazon

Starfield for Xbox Series X|S pre-orderAU$99 at JB Hi-Fi

Starfield for Xbox Series X|S pre-order: AU$99 at JB Hi-Fi
If you want the flexibility of delivery or click and collect, JB Hi-Fi is a good option. You can pre-order it now for AU$99, and get the peace of mind from a pre-order price guarantee. JB Hi-Fi says it typically ships pre-orders the day before release, so the timing of your delivery will depend on which shipping method you selected at checkout.

PC version: AU$99 at JB Hi-Fi

Where to pre-order Starfield – Premium upgrade

If you want to get the full Starfield experience then the Premium upgrade is the way to go. Sold separately, this add-on gets you the Shattered Space expansion alongside the ability to play the game five days early. What's more, there is the Constellation skin pack, SteelBook display case, physical Constellation patch, and digital copies of the title's soundtrack and art book, too. In total, you're looking at $105 / £105 / AU$145 when factoring in the cost of both versions here.

Where to pre-order Starfield Premium upgrade in the US

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Starfield Premium upgrade for Xbox Series X pre-order: $34.99 at Amazon
The world's largest retailer is now offering Starfield Premium upgrade so you can get everything included at and after launch for a competitive price point. There's even a bundle for $99 with the base game if that's easier.

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Starfield Premium upgrade for Xbox Series X pre-order: $34.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy currently stocks the Premium Edition upgrade which comes with a wealth of new content including the first major story expansion to debut post-release.

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Starfield Premium upgrade for Xbox Series X pre-order: $34.99 at Gamestop
Gamestop also has the Premium Edition upgrade available to pre-order which means you'll have the exclusive content ready to go as soon as the game goes live.

Where to pre-order Starfield Premium upgrade in the UK

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Starfield Premium Edition upgrade for Xbox Series X pre-order: £34.99 at Amazon
You can now pre-order the digital premium edition upgrade through Amazon which gives you all the extra content of the base game without having to wait on any deliveries. Also, there's the option to get the base game and this expansion pass for £99.99, too.

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Starfield Premium Edition upgrade for Xbox Series X pre-order: £34.99 at Game
Game was the first UK retailer to offer pre-orders for the Starfield upgrade, and they are still available two months later. You can get yourself the expansion pass along with the main game all in one place on the console.

Where to pre-order Starfield Premium upgrade in Australia

Starfield Premium upgrade for Xbox Series X pre-orderAU$55 at Mighty Ape

Starfield Premium upgrade for Xbox Series X pre-order: AU$55 at Mighty Ape
If you want to get the Starfield Premium add-on, you can get it for AU$55 from Mighty Ape – note that this doesn’t include the base game which needs to be bought separately. One benefit of Starfield Premium is the ability to play the game five days early, but you’ll need an active Game Pass subscription in order to play.

Starfield Premium upgrade for Xbox Series X pre-orderAU$55.95 at Amazon

Starfield Premium upgrade for Xbox Series X pre-order: AU$55.95 at Amazon
Amazon is currently selling the Starfield Premium upgrade for AU$55.95, which comes with a bunch of extras for the base game (which you’ll still need to buy separately). It’s due for release on September 1 and it’ll allow you to play Starfield five days early, but you’ll require an active Xbox Game Pass subscription in order to access it via the Premium upgrade.

Starfield Premium upgrade for Xbox Series X pre-orderAU$59 at JB Hi-Fi

Starfield Premium upgrade for Xbox Series X pre-order: AU$59 at JB Hi-Fi
The Starfield Premium upgrade is also available at JB Hi-Fi for a little more at AU$59. It comes with a bunch of bonus items like the SteelBook display case, plus the ability to access Starfield five days early. To get that early access though, you’ll need to be an Xbox Game Pass subscriber. Note that the base Starfield game is also required to play.

Where to pre-order Starfield – Constellation edition

Starfield's Constellation Edition is the largest edition available for the game and can now be pre-ordered. While this was originally launched back in June with the pre-order announcements, the stock is now very limited, as most US retailers have sold out. It remains available in the UK and Australia, though. However, some outlets have restocked in the past few weeks so it's worth keeping an eye on just in case. 

The Starfield Constellation Edition package includes everything from the Premium Edition upgrade, as well as the Deep Mining pre-order pack, alongside a replica Starfield Chronomark smartwatch and themed watch case to store it in. It retails for $299.99 / £249.99 / AU$499.95 and is by far the most expensive of all the editions. 

Where to pre-order Starfield Constellation Edition in the US

Starfield Constellation Edition for Xbox Series X pre-order: Check Amazon

Starfield Constellation Edition for Xbox Series X pre-order: Check Amazon
Amazon has only recently started offering Starfield pre-orders with a listing page available for the Constellation Edition. It retails at $299.99, however, there is no stock available. It's possible that the world's largest online retailer will have a restock before the game's release date, but this is not guaranteed. 

Starfield Constellation Edition for Xbox Series X pre-order: Check Best Buy

Starfield Constellation Edition for Xbox Series X pre-order: Check Best Buy
Best Buy had stock of the Starfield Constellation Edition so there's a possibility that it could be restocked. It's become incredibly limited in the US to find these items now. The retail price is $299.99. 

Starfield Constellation Edition for PC: Check Best Buy

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Starfield Constellation Edition for Xbox Series X pre-order: Check Gamestop
The Starfield Constellation Edition is currently only available to pre-order at Gamestop for Pro members for $15 a year. While no "out of stock language is used, the button appears greyed out currently. There's a possibility that stock could return on the $299.99 item.

Where to pre-order Starfield Constellation Edition in the UK 

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Starfield Constellation Edition for Xbox Series X pre-order: £249.99 at Game
Game is the exclusive UK retailer for the Starfield Constellation Edition, and this version is currently available now. We advise moving on this quickly as there's no guarantee it'll hang around until September, especially given the US stock has dried

Where to pre-order Starfield Constellation Edition in Australia

Starfield Constellation Edition for Xbox Series X pre-orderAU$499.95 at Amazon

Starfield Constellation Edition for Xbox Series X pre-order: AU$499.95 at Amazon
If you want the entire Starfield package, you can pick up the Constellation Edition from Amazon for AU$499.95. It includes a digital game download, everything from the Premium upgrade pack, along with a Starfield-themed watch and watch case. It’s by far the most expensive of the three options.

Starfield Constellation Edition for Xbox Series X pre-orderAU$499.95 at The Gamesmen

Starfield Constellation Edition for Xbox Series X pre-order: AU$499.95 at The Gamesmen
The Gamesmen is offering the Starfield Constellation Edition for the same price as Amazon at AU$499.95. The Gamesmen says that stock is limited, and the game is download code inside a physical box. A whole bunch of collector’s extras are included, along with a story expansion and skin pack.

You'll want to consider one of the best Xbox Series X hard drives and SSDs, though, because it's also one of the biggest games on the platform size-wise. What's more, it'll play best with one of the best Xbox controllers and one of the best monitors for Xbox Series X

Aleksha McLoughlin
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Aleksha McLoughlin is an experienced hardware writer. She was previously the Hardware Editor for TechRadar Gaming until September 2023. During this time, she looked after buying guides and wrote hardware reviews, news, and features. She has also contributed hardware content to the likes of PC Gamer, Trusted Reviews, Dexerto, Expert Reviews, and Android Central. When she isn't working, you'll often find her in mosh pits at metal gigs and festivals or listening to whatever new black and death metal has debuted that week.

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