When do Starfield reviews drop? Embargo date & time

Find out when the Starfield review embargo is, so you know the exact date and time for when reviews and impressions go live for Bethesda's space adventure.

Harry Boulton

31st Aug 2023 12:37

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The release of Starfield is drawing closer, with fans excited to hear what critics think of the game when their reviews drop. With the game releasing tomorrow, the review embargo for the game is drawing closer, so it isn't too long until we find out whether Starfield will sink or swim for Bethesda Game Studios.

As the first new IP from Bethesda Game Studios in over 25 years, there is a lot of hype behind Starfield and the vast space adventures that it promises. While Bethesda's last game wasn't exactly the biggest critical success, there are plenty of eyes on Starfield, with many wondering how highly the game will be scored.

We've got everything you need to know about when the Starfield reviews are meant to be released, so you can find out whether the game is worth picking up or not. Keep reading to learn more.

When is the Starfield review embargo? Date & time revealed

The Starfield review embargo will officially lift on August 31, 2023, at 5pm BST. This is, of course, just a few hours before the early access release date. While this can sometimes be concerning to see for a game, it's still a good week ahead of the full release of Starfield, which goes live on September 6.

Here is the Starfield review embargo date and time in a number of different time zones so you know exactly when to be ready to read:

Time Zone	Embargo Time
PDT	09:00am (August 31)
EDT	12:00pm (August 31)
UTC	16:00pm (August 31)
BST	17:00pm (August 31)
CEST	18:00pm (August 31)
IST	21:30pm (August 31)
CST	00:00am (September 1)
JST	01:00am (September 1)
AEST	02:00am (September 1)

It appears as if review codes for Starfield were sent out to select outlets on August 17, 2023, meaning that early reviewers have had roughly two weeks to play the game before settling on their final score. While this perhaps might not encompass how long it takes to beat Starfield, it should hopefully be enough time to get a proper sense of the game and all of its systems.

When will GGRecon's Starfield review go live?

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Our Starfield review is now live, though it did release after embargo as, like many UK-based games media sites, we didn't get a code until a few days prior to release.

So, that's everything you need to know about the Starfield review embargo, letting you know exactly when scores will drop for the highly-anticipated game.

Check out our Starfield homepage for more guides.

About The Author

Harry Boulton

Harry is a Guides Writer at GGRecon, having completed a Masters of Research degree in Film Studies. Previously a freelance writer for PCGamesN, The Loadout, and Red Bull Gaming, he loves playing a wide variety of games from the Souls series to JRPGs, Counter-Strike, and EA FC. When not playing or writing about games and hardware, you're likely to find him watching football or listening to Madonna and Kate Bush.

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