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Bethesda says Starfield's Free Lanes update arrives on April 7 with improvements to exploration, customization, combat, and more, landing at the same moment as the game's PlayStation 5 debut.

After strong criticism of Starfield footage shown with Nvidia's DLSS 5, Bethesda says its art teams will keep adjusting the lighting and final look and that the feature will remain optional for players.

Bethesda says April 7 will deliver Starfield's Free Lanes update, the paid Terran Armada DLC, and the game's PlayStation 5 debut at the same time. The official breakdown also outlines new space travel systems, X-Tech customization, outpost tools, and PS5 pricing.

Insider Gaming reports Bethesda says it will share more Starfield news during the week of March 16, 2026, following creator previews of an overhaul and renewed attention on the RPG’s next phase.