Does Starfield have any versions on a physical disc?

Please wait a moment. Starfield Shipping on a CD or DVD?

Bethesda Softworks’ official support account said on Sunday — in a tweet since deleted — that “there are no physical discs.” Retail versions will include a code for Xbox Series X or Windows PC.

The fact the tweet was walked back, plus that it conflicts with an answer Bethesda’s Spanish-language Twitter gave shortly after the June 11 Starfield The direct presentation has people guessing that there will be disc release. Bethesda just hasn’t done a good job of confirming that.

When asked if versions were available on CD, the Spanish-language account replied, “the standard [edition] has a disc, while the Constellation edition has a code engraved on a collector’s item.” Best Buy’s retail listing says this is a physical media release, so that’s a help, but other retailers’ listings don’t confirm or specify which versions actually do come on a disc.

A code on a SteelBook display case seems fine, because if you’re splurging for the Constellation Edition (sold out, btw) you probably want the other premiums and don’t mind not having a disc.

But a “standard edition” sold in stores with a download code only? Sure, for Xbox Series S (assuming people buy those games at retail) that’s fine because it has no disc drive. Who would buy an empty Xbox Series S case for $70?

Polygon has reached a Bethesda rep for clarification. Starfield Launches Sept. 6, for Windows PC and Xbox Series X. Available on PC Day One and Xbox Game Pass.