To play Starfield early on Game Pass, the essential step is to purchase the Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade for about $35 on Xbox or Microsoft Store. This upgrade gives Game Pass subscribers access to early play starting September 1st, which is five days before the official Game Pass release date of September 6th. Without this upgrade, Game Pass users can only start playing on the official release date for free. The Premium Edition Upgrade unlocks early access plus additional bonuses such as story DLC, skins, the digital artbook, and the soundtrack. This is a cost-effective way for Game Pass members to start playing early without buying the full Premium Edition at around $100 or the very expensive Constellation Edition. In summary:
- Game Pass subscribers must buy the $35 Premium Edition Upgrade.
- This grants up to 5 days early access starting September 1st.
- The base game is available through Game Pass, but early access requires the upgrade.
- Canceling Game Pass after buying the upgrade requires owning the base game to keep playing.
This works on both Xbox and PC platforms where Game Pass is available.
