The wait is over, and Bethesda’shighly anticipated RPG,Starfield, is finally hitting Xbox consoles and Windows PCs in September. That being said, fans are already spamming the pre-order buttons and securing their favorite editions for extra bonuses.
However, Bethesda’s new IP has caused some confusion among buyers as it offersfour different editionsthat each come with physical and digital perks. To help buyers get their heads around the differences between these bundles, this guide lists all their benefits and even declares the best one.
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All Starfield Editions, Explained
Bethesda’sStarfieldcomes in four different editions:Standard, Digital Premium, Premium Upgrade, and Constellation. Of these, only the last two — Premium Upgrade and Constellation — include physical perks such as Steelbook displays or patches. The following table shows allStarfieldeditions and their bonuses.
All Starfield Pre-Order Bonuses
No matter which edition of Starfield players pre-order, they will receivethe Old Mars Skin Packas a bonus. This bundle includes a laser cutter, Deep Mining Helmet, and the Deep Mining Pack, but it won’t come with the early-access code and the Shattered Space Story Expansion.
Here’s the complete list of all pre-order bonuses:
Standard Edition (Pre-Order & Game Pass)
Digital Premium Edition
Starfield’s Digital Premium Edition comes with four bonuses:a 5-day early access code, Shattered Space Story Expansion, Constellation skin pack, and the digital arts of the game. However, those who pre-order this edition will also access the Old Mars skin pack at no extra cost.
Premium Upgrade Edition (Physical)
Selected retailers offer a physicalupgrade to Premium Editionfor the base game owners. By purchasing this item, players get aSteelbook Display and a Constellation Patchon top of the digital perks such as the early-access, day-one DLC and skin packs.
The physical Premium Upgrade does not include the base game, and players must purchase it separately.
Constellation Edition
Also known asStarfield’s Collector’s Edition, the Constellation Edition comes with a physical Chronomark watch and case along with all the digital benefits of the Premium Edition. This includes the Steelbook Display, Constellation patch, the early-access code, and skin packs.
The Constellation Edition will still require players todownload the game, as it doesn’t include the disc.
Which Starfield Edition is the Best?
Considering the perks and prices,Starfield’s Digital Premium Edition offers the best value for the lowest price.For $99.99, this bundle comes withthe highly sought-after Shattered Space Expansionin addition to cosmetic extras, as well as an early-access code.
Starfieldwill be available for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PCs on July 15, 2025.
