Bethesda recently held a private event to show off significant technical upgrades for its space exploration game, Starfield. While the game has received several updates since its launch, this specific gathering was reportedly used to demonstrate deep changes to the underlying technology that powers the experience. Industry insiders suggest that these improvements are focused on making the game run more efficiently and expanding its availability to a wider audience of players who do not own an Xbox or a high end PC.
The primary focus of this reported update is a major overhaul of the Creation Engine 2. This technology is responsible for how the game handles its massive universe, and the new improvements are said to significantly reduce loading times when traveling between planets or entering buildings. Beyond speed, the update reportedly includes various stability fixes and graphical enhancements that aim to make the gameplay feel smoother. Perhaps the most notable part of the report is the mention of a PlayStation 5 version of the game. While Starfield has been an Xbox exclusive since it arrived, these new technical optimizations are allegedly being designed to ensure the game runs well on Sony’s hardware, signaling a shift in how Bethesda and Microsoft approach their major titles.
The move to bring Starfield to another platform follows a recent trend where several other Xbox games have been released on rival consoles. By updating the engine first, Bethesda ensures that any potential port would launch in a much more polished state than the original version. This strategy would allow the developers to fix long standing technical complaints while simultaneously opening up a new revenue stream from the PlayStation player base.
According to the leaked information, the technical update for the existing versions of the game is expected to arrive sooner, while the official announcement for the PlayStation 5 port is reportedly scheduled for 2026. Players currently owning the game on Xbox Series X or PC should look for official patch notes from Bethesda regarding the engine improvements in the coming months.
