Today, we are excited to embark on our journey into Starfield, one of the most highly anticipated games of the year. Reviews are pouring in from all around, and we can’t wait to dive into this massive game. If all goes as planned, we will have a comprehensive review ready for you on August 31 at 9am Pacific time.

Note: August 31 is just a day before the official launch for those who have preordered the fancy edition, and a week ahead of its availability on Game Pass starting September 6.

Starfield is a colossal game, with a staggering 100GB+ download size available for preload on Xbox. With almost two weeks to fully explore this uncharted region of space, we are confident that we can experience the entire story, engage in plenty of exploration, and partake in the classic Bethesda RPG mischief before finalizing our score. To provide a comprehensive analysis, we will be spending substantial time with both the PC and Xbox Series X versions of the game.

In the meantime, be sure to check out our in-depth coverage on everything we know about Starfield. Familiarize yourself with the game’s features, storyline, and mechanics to get a head start before diving into this thrilling experience. We appreciate all the support and good wishes as we embark on this epic journey.

Dan Stapleton is IGN’s Director of Reviews and a big fan of spaceships and Fallout games. You can find him on Twitter @danstapleton and Bluesky @danstapleton.bsky.social.