Starfield Pre-Order Bonus & Editions Explained

Starfield is almost ready to open its doors to new space adventurers on September 6, 2023, but if players want the best experience, then it’s always smart to pre-order to receive any bonuses.

But before you decide to pre-order Starfield, it’s important to understand what each edition of the game comes with.

As we break down what’s in each edition, we’ll also detail any bonuses that may come with it, and the best retailer to pre-order your copy with.

Starfield Standard Edition Pre-Order Bonus

The Standard Edition of Starfield comes with one pre-order bonus called the Old Mars Skin Pack. It includes the following in-game digital items:

Laser Cutter
Deep Mining Helmet
Deep Mining Pack

The Standard Edition costs $69.99/£69.99 digitally and physically and comes with the game and the Old Mars Skin Pack. It’s worth noting that the physical release does not come with a disc, just a code in a box.

Starfield Digital Premium Edition Pre-Order Bonus

The Starfield Digital Premium Edition comes with 5 pre-order bonuses. These are:

Five days early access
Old Mars Skin Pack
- Laser Cutter
- Deep Mining Helmet
- Deep Mining Pack
Shattered Space Story Expansion
- You will unlock this automatically when it is released.
Constellation Skin Pack
- Equinox Laser Rifle
- Spacesuit
- Helmet
- Boost Pack
Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack

The Digital Premium Edition of Starfield costs $99.99/£99.99 on the Xbox Store and $85.99/£85.99 on Steam. It is, of course, exclusive to digital platforms.

Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade Pre-Order Bonus

The Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade comes with 7 pre-order bonuses, including the 5 of the Digital Premium Edtion. The 7 pre-order bonuses are:

Five days early access
Old Mars Skin Pack
- Laser Cutter
- Deep Mining Helmet
- Deep Mining Pack
Shattered Space Story Expansion
- You will unlock this automatically when it is released.
Constellation Skin Pack
- Equinox Laser Rifle
- Spacesuit
- Helmet
- Boost Pack
Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack
Steelbook Display Case (only the physical edition)
Physical Constellation Patch (only the physical edition)

The Premium Edition Upgrade can be purchased physically and digitally for $34.99/£34.99 but must be bought in addition to the Standard Edition of Starfield.

Only the physical edition of the Premium Edition Upgrade comes with the Steelbook Display Case and Constellation Patch.

Starfield Constellation Edition Pre-Order Bonus

The Starfield Constellation Edition comes with 9 pre-order bonuses, including the aforementioned ones. These are the 9 pre-order bonuses:

Five days early access
Old Mars Skin Pack
- Laser Cutter
- Deep Mining Helmet
- Deep Mining Pack
Shattered Space Story Expansion
- You will unlock this automatically when it is released.
Constellation Skin Pack
- Equinox Laser Rifle
- Spacesuit
- Helmet
- Boost Pack
Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack
Steelbook Display Case
Physical Constellation Patch
Starfield Chronomark Watch and Case
Credit Stick with Laser-Etched Game Code

Constellation Edition Starfield Pre Order

The Constellation Edition is only available physically and costs $299.99/£249.99.

Some retailers will also have a special bonus for anyone who chooses to pre-order Starfield from their stores, including:

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