PlayStation Logo Pops Up on Work-in-Progress Starfield Creation, Sparking PS5 Release Speculation

Speculation surrounding a PlayStation 5 release of Starfield intensified after fans spotted a PlayStation logo on Bethesda's official Creations website, linked to a work-in-progress ship decal. Although quickly removed, this sparked widespread belief that Bethesda's sci-fi epic, currently exclusive to PC and Xbox, is headed to PS5.

Reddit user u/Dollar99Man noted the logo's appearance on a single creation, suggesting possible beta testing involvement. This discovery fuels anticipation for a substantial content update, potentially a new expansion, coinciding with a PS5 launch. Recent months have seen relatively quiet activity around Starfield, following the release of the less-than-stellar *Shattered Space* expansion.

With Microsoft's anticipated summer showcase, hopes are high for Starfield news. Bethesda has promised "exciting things" for Starfield this year, addressing player concerns regarding communication and updates. In June 2024, Bethesda reaffirmed its commitment to Starfield's ongoing support, confirming at least one more story expansion beyond *Shattered Space*. Bethesda Game Studios' Todd Howard, in an interview with MrMattyPlays, aimed for annual story expansions "hopefully for a very long time."

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Starfield launched in September 2023 as Bethesda's first new IP in years and its first mainline single-player game since Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media in March 2021. IGN's review scored it a 7/10, stating: “Starfield has a lot of forces working against it, but eventually the allure of its expansive roleplaying quests and respectable combat make its gravitational pull difficult to resist.”

In January, Microsoft's Phil Spencer didn't rule out a PS5 release. Reports from March 2024 suggested both Starfield and *Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny* were considered for PS5. *Indiana Jones* subsequently received a PS5 release, a few months after its PC and Xbox launch. Starfield's PS5 release remains unconfirmed, though Spencer's comments hint at its possibility.

Several Xbox games are available on PS5, including *Sea of Thieves*, *Hi-Fi Rush*, *Grounded*, and *Pentiment*. Microsoft already publishes Minecraft on PlayStation and plans PS5 releases for *Doom: The Dark Ages* and *Ninja Gaiden 4* this year. *Forza Horizon 5* is also confirmed for PS5, and reports suggest a potential *Halo* release on PlayStation after years of exclusivity.

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Spencer stated Xbox's multiplatform strategy aims to boost Microsoft's gaming revenue, especially following the Activision Blizzard acquisition. He emphasized the importance of strong game delivery and platform growth across consoles, PC, and cloud.

Bethesda Game Studios, with 450 employees, currently manages five teams: Starfield; *Elder Scrolls VI*; *Fallout 76*; mobile; and external partnerships.