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Starfield Arrives on PS5 With Free Lanes Overhaul and Terran Armada DLC

The synchronized launch signals Bethesda’s bid to reset the game’s standing through a sweeping free patch plus a modestly priced story add-on.

Overview

  • The PS5 version, the Free Lanes update, and the Terran Armada expansion went live Tuesday, April 7 at 8 a.m. PT with the same rollout across PS5, Xbox, and PC.
  • Free Lanes adds cruise mode for manual in‑system flight and introduces X‑Tech crafting that lets players reroll legendary perks and upgrade ships, gear, and weapons.
  • The patch brings shared outpost storage, a new database that tracks resources and locations, fresh points of interest and space encounters, and a Moon Jumper land vehicle.
  • Terran Armada costs $9.99 and features a robot-led enemy faction, a new storyline that opens Incursions space battles, and a reprogrammed companion named Delta.
  • On PS5 the game sells for $49.99 Standard or $69.99 Premium with DualSense support and PS5 Pro visual or performance modes, and early reviews of the new content range from positive to mixed.