What is the Starfield download size for Xbox and PC?

You'll be wondering what the Starfield download size is for Xbox and PC and how much storage you'll need for the game, so check out the total install size here.

Tarran Stockton

31st Aug 2023 14:15

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The Starfield download size is now widely known as players can preload the title on all its available platforms, and much like we all expected - it's a large game to download and install.

Starfield lets players explore entire planets and their surrounding solar systems, as you travel around the Settled Systems in an alternate future humanity. Expect much of the same RPG gameplay pioneered by Bethesda, but with a space-themed twist.

We've got everything you'll need if you want to know exactly how many GB you'll have to clear up on your hard drive, so check out what the Starfield download size is for Xbox and PC below.

We've also covered all Starfield backgrounds & traits, so you can be prepared for character creation

What is the Starfield download size?

Promo image of Starfield showing the New Atlantis city

The exact Starfield download size has been revealed for both Xbox Series X|S and PC as the following:

Xbox Series X|S - 126.1 GB
PC - 139.84 GB

According to the game's Steam system requirements and the official Xbox game page, Starfield will have a large download size of 125 GB, but the exact figures have managed to eclipse this, with the PC version in particular needing an extra 15 GB.

For reference, Starfield is roughly ten times bigger than the ever-popular Skyrim, and about four times bigger than their previous single-player outing, Fallout 4.

This is also about a fifth of the storage space available on the Xbox Series S, making it a tight squeeze if you have it filled with other titles.

Many players will only make the game bigger after launch too, as Starfield is confirmed to have an expansion, and PC players will inevitably load it with an assortment of mods.

Despite how large this install size is, it's still notably less than some other modern games, and a sign of how massive AAA games have become.

Check out all of the latest romance options in Starfield here if you've got love on your mind

Can you preload Starfield?

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Luckily, you can begin preloading Starfield in full on Xbox consoles, the Xbox PC app, and Steam now, giving you the chance to get started on its gigantic download size - especially if you don't have the best internet.

That's all you need to know about the Starfield download size for Xbox and PC, and now you know it's roughly 125 GB for console and 140 GB for PC.

For more Starfield news and guides, make sure to check out our homepage as we've got everything you'll need to know. You may also want to learn more about the Starfield skills.

About The Author

Tarran Stockton

Tarran is a Senior Guides Writer at GGRecon. He previously wrote reviews for his college newspaper before studying Media and Communication at university. His favourite genres include role-playing games, strategy games, and boomer shooters - along with anything indie. You can also find him in the pit at local hardcore shows.

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