Bethesda has announced some big changes coming to Starfield this April, following confirmation that the RPG is finally making its way to PS5. Players across all supported platforms will be able to access two new batches of Starfield content that make some fairly significant changes to the way the original game plays – it's not quite the fabled 'Starfield 2.0' but it's the closest thing Bethesda is willing to develop.
First up is the Free Lanes update, which lands on April 7, 2026. This is a free patch that will fundamentally alter the core play experience. It introduces interplanetary travel within systems, unlocking a cruise mode for your starship so you can move from planet to planet. There are new resources and additions to the underlying economy of the game, an increase in weapon and ship customization, and a wider focus on POI and dungeon variety while you're out exploring. There's a lot to cover in Free Lanes, so you may want to read this article where we explore the biggest incoming changes with Starfield's lead creative producer Tim Lamb.
