Starfield Physical Version Will Come With Discs, Bethesda Confirms

Recently, a bit of confusion arose in regards to sci-fi RPG Starfield’s physical version, with conflicting information from Bethesda implying that physical versions of the game would only contain codes for the game, not physical discs for the Xbox Series X and S consoles. A new blog post from the game developer and publisher, however, reveals that physical versions for the Xbox will, in fact, contain discs.

The confusion began when the official Bethesda Twitter account stated that “all physical editions include a code for the chosen platform” in a now-deleted reply.

Now, an article on the Bethesda website states that all physical Xbox copies of Starfield will come with a game disc. Since PCs have already done away with the use of discs, however, physical purchases of the PC Standard edition will instead include game codes.

Interestingly enough, another Xbox console exclusive got into a similar situation earlier this year, with many people believing that Redfall’s physical copies would only contain game codes, not discs. This was, of course, corrected by developer Arkane Studio, with game discs included in physical copies of Redfall for Xbox.

Starfield launches this September 6 on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Thanks, Wario64!

More Starfield Reading:

• Phil Spencer: Sony Considered Starfield Exclusivity Deal, Encouraging Bethesda Buyout
• Starfield PC System Requirements Revealed; Requires 125GB of Space on SSD
• Starfield Will Run at a Locked 30FPS on Both Xbox Series Consoles; Smoothest Game Studio Has Ever Launched

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