Starfield: Shattered Space: See all exciting details about upcoming expansion

Bethesda is set to release its first major expansion, Starfield: Shattered Space soon. Here’s what we know so far.

Expansion Announcement and Initial Details
Bethesda revealed the Starfield: Shattered Space expansion during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024. The first trailer showcased an unusual new planet taken over by a mysterious threat. The protagonist explores the planet, faces attacks from certain creatures, and the trailer ends with a title card, raising many questions.


Expansion Inclusions and Editions
Before Starfield's release, Bethesda confirmed plans for a paid story expansion, Shattered Space. The DLC comes bundled with the RPG's Premium Edition, Premium Edition Upgrade, and Constellation Edition.

Trailer and Storyline
The first trailer for Starfield: Shattered Space debuted on June 9, 2024. It set a spooky tone, featuring bright lights and ominous effects, confirming the story's relation to the mysterious House Va’Ruun.

House Va’Ruun is a theocracy in the Settled Systems that worships the Great Serpent, one of the religions players can choose during character creation. The new story takes players to Dazra, a city on House Va’Ruun’s hidden homeworld, to investigate a cosmic threat.


Release Date and Development
Todd Howard revealed the Shattered Space release window to be Fall 2024 in a recent interview on the Kinda Funny Gamescast. While Howard did not provide a specific date, he confirmed that the team is hard at work on the expansion. Bethesda's end-of-year blog post included a 2024 update roadmap, promising new content and quality-of-life improvements every six weeks.

Availability and Purchase Options
Owners of the Starfield Premium and Constellation editions will gain access to the DLC upon release. Players with the base version or those playing on Game Pass can purchase the DLC separately. It is unclear whether the Shattered Space DLC will be included with Game Pass.

Additional Content and Features
The trailer description confirms that the DLC will add unique weapons, spacesuits, and gear, though specifics are yet to be announced.

FAQs:

What is the release window for Starfield: Shattered Space?
The release window for Starfield: Shattered Space is Fall 2024, as per reports.

Will the Shattered Space DLC be included with Game Pass?
It is currently unclear if the Shattered Space DLC will be included with Game Pass.