Starfield PC Requirements: Get Ready to Explore Bethesda's Sci-Fi RPG

Create some space on your SSD before it launches!

Credit: Bethesda

Starfield is on the horizon, and it's been a long wait since Bethesda first introduced this new IP in 2018. The launch is just around the corner on September 6, coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC. From what we've learned about this sci-fi RPG, it seems like it's going to be the biggest game yet from Bethesda Game Studios. To dive into its vast universe of hundreds of planets, battling space pirates, marines, and more, you'll need a capable PC setup.

Let's break down the PC specifications for Starfield:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 125 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required

Recommended Requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10/11 with updates
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 125 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required

As you can tell, Starfield isn't just a sizable game that demands 125 GB of free space; it also requires that space to be on an SSD. Additionally, you'll need a pretty robust graphics card and processor to experience the game at its best.

Starfield arrives on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Game Pass on September 6. But if you pre-order the Digital Premium Edition, the Premium Edition Upgrade (available for Game Pass players), or the Constellation Edition, you can jump into the game up to five days early, starting from August 31.