Starfield special editions explained: Standard, Premium & Constellation

Starfield special editions explained: Standard, Premium & Constellation
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Morgan Truder

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9th Aug 2023 12:24

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The Starfield Special Editions are arriving soon for anyone who is excited about the next role-playing game (RPG) from Bethesda. We are going to take a look at what is in each edition of the game, so you can choose which one is best for you.

Starfield is the first single-player RPG from Bethesda since Fallout 4, so the anticipation is through the roof for this next adventure as we will finally be able to take a tried and tested formula to space.

Every edition of Starfield includes some extras for fans to enjoy. In addition, there is also an upgrade available to purchase in case you’re playing through the game using Xbox Game Pass, but still want some of the extras. Here is everything you need to know about each special edition of Starfield when it releases later this year. 

What is the Starfield pre-order bonus?

A ship in Starfield
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Regardless of what edition of Starfield you buy, you will be entitled to a pre-order bonus for the game. The pre-order bonus is the Old Mars skin set that offers skins for the Laser Cutter, the Deep Mining Helmet, and the Deep Mining Pack. This pack is also included with the Xbox Game Pass version of the game. 

What’s included in the Starfield Standard Edition?

Astronaut looking into space in Starfield
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The Starfield Standard Edition only includes the game and the above bonus if you pre-order. So. if you do pre-order, you will also be able to use the Old Mars skin pack in the game as you play. Other than this, you will simply get the box and a copy of the game ready for you to play. 

The Xbox version of the Standard Edition, if bought physically, will come with a disc as well. However, the PC version will just include a code in the box.

What’s included in the Starfield Premium Edition? 

Premium Edition of Starfield
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The Premium Edition of Starfield offers a range of physical and digital extras for fans to enjoy, as well as a copy of the game. You will also be able to play the game up to five days early with this edition, so you can launch off into space before anyone else.

If you’re playing Starfield via Xbox Game Pass, you can upgrade to the Premium Edition so you can access the five days early access. Here is everything else included in the Premium Edition:

  • Steelbook Display Case (only physical version)
  • Constellation Patch (only physical version)
  • Shattered Space story expansion 
  • Constellation Skin Pack
  • Starfield Digital Artbook
  • Starfield Original Soundtrack

 

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What’s included in the Starfield Constellation Edition? 

Constellation Edition of Starfield
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The Constellation of Starfield is where things get really interesting with the most amount of extras on offer. It is worth noting you will get all the extras included above in the Premium Edition, but there will be much more on offer too. Here is what’s included in the Starfield Constellation Edition: 

  • 5 days early access
  • Credit Stick with Laser-Etched Game Code
  • Starfield Chronomark Watch + Case
  • Steelbook Display Case
  • Constellation Patch
  • Shattered Space story expansion (upon release)
  • Constellation Skin Pack
  • Starfield Digital Artbook
  • Starfield Original Soundtrack

That is all you need to know about the multiple special editions of Starfield available to purchase before it releases later this year. The real highlight here is going to be the watch that comes with the Constellation Edition of the game.

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Morgan Truder
About the author
Morgan Truder
Morgan is one of the Guides Writers at GGRecon. He first started writing about games for fun whilst doing his BA (Hons) in History and Film. Since then he has turned this passion into a career and was previously an Editor at VideoGamer before joining GGRecon. Despite enjoying all sorts of games, he can often be found playing Football Manager, Red Dead Redemption 2 or Sekiro.
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