Starfield: Everyone's Pre-Download Chance as Launch Nears

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Starfield, Bethesda's highly anticipated space-faring RPG, appears to be on the verge of becoming available to a wider audience. According to an exciting leak on Amazon, Starfield will be accessible for download soon, marking a huge milestone for gaming enthusiasts.

Starfield is currently available to Xbox Game Pass users and those who have pre-ordered the game. However, it's vital to note that the ability to download the game does not yet imply the ability to play it. The game's early access period will begin on September 1, with the full release date slated for September 6.

A noteworthy consideration is the game's large file size, which totals 125GB. This large time frame between now and release gives users plenty of time to ensure the game is completely downloaded and ready to go, barring any significant day-one updates, of course.

But what about those who haven't gotten their hands on a pre-order? The good news is that, according to a leaked Amazon listing, pre-ordering Starfield will be available to anyone on August 9. This tantalisingly close release date assures that gamers have plenty of time to prepare for the game's upcoming release.

While there is a chance that Amazon's information release was a mistake, the majority of people believe it was legitimate. Naturally, fans are overjoyed at the thought of having several weeks to properly install the game. This eliminates the aggravation of taking time off work for a gaming marathon only to have the downloading process consume a major portion of the day.

The Starfield, a hive of fan activity, displays some trepidation around anticipated day-one fixes that would interfere with the euphoria surrounding launch day. This opinion is supported by the introduction of Fallout 76, which had a patch on day one that was even bigger than the game. However, it's important to note that Starfield's 12-month release delay and Bethesda's claim that it would be their least glitch-prone launch to date offer encouraging signals that the game's release should go off without a hitch in September.