There’s a buzz of anticipation surrounding Starfield as recent updates to its SteamDB page suggest that the highly awaited Shattered Space DLC could be arriving sooner than expected. Starfield, Bethesda’s latest RPG, takes players on an expansive journey across countless planets and moons, offering immersive experiences within sprawling cities and engaging faction questlines. One standout feature of the game is the shipbuilding system, which allows players to create their own unique spacecraft designs and venture into the depths of space. The Starfield community has been showcasing their creativity with an impressive array of ships, ranging from awe-inspiring to downright hilarious.
While Starfield, as a major Bethesda title, received a somewhat muted response upon release, it managed to avoid the plethora of bugs that have plagued previous Bethesda launches. However, some players found the frequent loading screens and reliance on fast travel to be slightly excessive. Despite attracting six million players in its initial weeks, Starfield’s player count has gradually declined over the past seven months. This trend is expected for a single-player RPG, but Bethesda games typically maintain dedicated playerbases for years.
With Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC on the horizon, many players who have drifted away are eagerly anticipating its release, and it appears that the wait may soon be over. Insider Gaming recently highlighted an update to Starfield’s SteamDB page, where an “Unknown App” has been added alongside the pre-order and digital premium upgrade editions in the DLC tab. This addition strongly suggests that Bethesda is preparing to introduce something new to Starfield, whether it’s the Shattered Space DLC or an entirely different expansion remains unknown.
Drawing parallels with Fallout 4, which saw its DLCs roll out in the year following its November 2015 launch, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to expect Bethesda to have Shattered Space ready for release in the coming months, possibly even before Xbox’s confirmed June showcase. Considering the lack of major AAA releases scheduled for April and May, this timing would be ideal for Starfield to reengage existing players and attract new fans with its exciting DLC.
As for what Shattered Space will bring to Starfield, the details remain shrouded in mystery. Given the extensive number of planets already available for exploration in the base game (over 1,000), it’s unlikely that new planets will be introduced. However, players may anticipate the addition of a new city and faction questline. House Va’ruun, one of Starfield’s prominent factions that players were unable to delve into during the base game, might be the focus of the Shattered Space DLC, offering players the chance to join Va’ruun and explore its home planet located in an unknown star system. Of course, all of this speculation is purely conjecture at this point.
Furthermore, Starfield is set to receive official mod support later this year. It remains to be seen whether this coincides with the launch of the Shattered Space DLC, as no official confirmation has been made thus far.