Players have been exploring every aspect of the Starfield space ever since it launched. After years in the making, developer Bethesda finally launched the game on September 6, 2023. And seems like the developer is in no mood to relax, as they are already preparing to broaden the game’s horizon with Starfield’s first DLC.
Starfield is undoubtedly one of Bethesda’s most ambitious projects along with other titles like Fallout and Elder Scrolls. The game has more than 1,000 planets waiting to be explored paired with a storyline that dives deep into the mysterious world of the Artifacts and a lot more.
Apart from the main campaign, the game also features a plethora of additional content that can engage fans for hundreds of hours. This involves a lot of optional missions, shipbuilding, side quests, and more. And now the content is set to multiply with the announcement of the DLC named Starfield Shattered Space DLC.
First story expansion revealed: Shattered Space
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Although not a lot is known about Starfield Shattered Space DLC currently, the only information known is Bethesda confirming a “story expansion.” Bethesda announced the same through the Starfield Digital Premium Edition, which will include the DLC for free.
However, the community has some speculations regarding what the DLC could possibly include. One of the speculations is that the DLC could include House Va’ruun backstory. There are several significant factions of the story that are not fully explored in the current main storyline. Although it is a little far-fetched, the story’s resurgence could disturb the peace currently enjoyed by the Settled Systems.
Another aspect that could be explored is the earth’s devastation. The Shattered Space may be a potential DLC that moves the players back in time to witness Earth’s devastation. This is majorly based on Victor Aiza’s invention of the Grav Drive, which unfortunately led to the collapse of the planet’s atmosphere.
The community is also speculating about entering into unity with the new DLC. The players have deeply explored Starfield’s New Game Plus mode, and considering the unpredictable and chaotic nature of the universe, it can be assumed that entering The Unity could result in a space fracture. It is also suggested that when players venture into New Game Plus, their existence is dispersed across the multiverse, which might support this theory.
When is Shattered Space Expansion releasing?
The developer has not yet revealed the exact release date for the Starfield Shattered Space DLC, however, it is likely to arrive in March 2024. Players can expect the given timeline based on the pattern that Bethesda has followed with its past releases with respect to post-launch expansions.
Fallout 4’s Automatron DLC came six months after the main game hit shelves. On the other hand, Dawnguard was released around eight months after Skyrim. Thus the Shattered Space can be expected to be released in the first half of early 2024.
Starfield players who have the Game Pass access will be able to get the Shattered Space DLC by simply upgrading to the Premium Edition for $34.99. Similarly, players who own a physical copy of Starfield can purchase the DLC on its own when it eventually launches.
Meanwhile, players who have purchased the Premium Edition either digitally or physically or the Constellation Edition will have access to Shattered Space and will be able to play it at no extra cost.