Bethesda Twitter account states Starfield's physical version won't include a disc
"All physical editions include a code for the chosen platform."
A Bethesda Twitter account has stated that Starfield's physical editions will not include a disc - although this message has now been removed.
The tweet, posted by @BethesdaSupport earlier today, stated that "all physical editions include a code for the chosen platform" and that there would be "no physical discs".
The message has since been deleted, but is still available to view via Wayback Machine. A screenshot has also been provided below.
!["All physical editions include a code for the chosen platform. There are no physical discs.](https://assetsio.reedpopcdn.com/Screenshot-2023-06-25-at-16.14.56.png?width=690&quality=75&format=jpg&auto=webp)
While Bethesda has yet to comment on the now-removed message, the issue has sparked debate among fans over the merits of still having a copy of the game on physical media.
In the meantime, fans have dug up a tweet from Bethesda's official Twitter account for Spain, dated 13th June, which states the opposite - that the game's standard version does have a disc, while the Constellation Edition has a code engraved on a collector's item.
We've contacted Bethesda for clarification on what the situation is with copies here, and will update when we hear back.
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