I doubt that a PS5 release would've helped Starfield – Xbox got what it wanted - Mirror Online

Starfield was originally meant to come to PS5 too before Bethesda was purchased by Xbox, being a core platform exclusive in 2023.

That always yields a better product: Starfield Boss Says Shutting Out PlayStation Made the Game Better - FandomWire

News - September, 2023

Microsoft needed few dollars: Microsoft Wanted to Hurt Sony So Bad It Blocked Starfield Despite Data Predicting at Least 10 Million Unit Sales from PS5 Owners - FandomWire

Starfield could have been a PS5 exclusive, says Xbox exec - Polygon

I used to let my brother play on my Xbox One, now he got a PS5 but he won't let me play. What should I do? - Quora

FTC: Xbox Making Starfield and Redfall Exclusive 'Powerful Evidence' Against Activision Merger

This is interesting I think. Glad to see most people are happy : r/Starfield

Broke down and bought an Xbox for Starfield. Had a Ps5 for awhile. : r/ Starfield

Phil Spencer: Sony Wants To 'Make Xbox Smaller' To Protect PlayStation's Dominance