Calling all interstellar explorers and those itching for a taste of the universe. The stars are aligning for the next open-world space epic, with Starfield poised to land on the Xbox Series S/X and the PC.

Breathe in deep, because come August 9, your devices will bear the weight of galaxies - Starfield's colossal 125GB to be exact. Leaks from the online retail giant, Amazon, as per Insider Gaming, have informed Bethesda fans that they'll need to clear their calendar - and more pressingly, their storage space. Especially if they wish to set foot on all the planets Starfield offers on launch day.

With a universe containing a whopping 1,000 or so fully explorable planets, Starfield was always going to cost you a ton of storage space. But, the buzz about Starfield isn't only about its size. Starfield stands tall as one of the most eagerly awaited titles in recent gaming history.

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With the game's full release slated for September 6, this pre-load gives gamers nearly a month of preload time - an ample window considering the expansive nature of the game. Bethesda has indeed been quite generous in this regard, allowing gamers, especially those with not-so-speedy internet connections, enough time to ensure a seamless launch experience.