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Starfieldofficially unveiled its first DLC during Sunday’s Xbox Games Showcase, with “Shattered Space” looking to take the space exploration game into a horror-themed adventure. The highly-anticipated title fromElder ScrollsandFalloutdeveloper Bethesda launched late last year to massive fanfare, built up as the first new original franchise from Bethesda in over twenty years. The game has been a mainstay at gaming award shows following its launch, withStarfieldreceiving a nomination for “Best RPG"at the 2023 Game Awards. Now, the game’s first DLC is on the way.
Bethesda originally announced the first post-launch DLC forStarfieldlast year, in the months leading up to the game’s release. The developer has dropped a number of teasers for the DLC expansion in the year since its confirmation, hinting at its potential horror themes and teasing a potential release date for the DLC. Fans have also often speculated about the scale of Shattered Space, suggesting that the DLC may end up being a massive expansion for the game. Now, the wait is over as Bethesda has officially lifted the curtain onStarfield’s Shattered Space DLC.
A new trailer from Bethesda during Sunday’s Xbox Games Showcase has officially revealedStarfield’s Shattered Space expansion. The DLC will thrust players into a mysterious abandoned star station, filled with horrifying creatures around every corner and heavy horror-themed aesthetics. The DLC is set to add a full new planet for players to explore, packed with unique weapons, enemies, and a deeper exploration ofthe lore ofStarfield’s House Va’ruun. The trailer re-confirms the DLC for a 2024 launch, with Todd Howard previously estimating a Fall 2024 release window.
Starfield Unveiled New Shattered Space DLC
Alongside the reveals for the Shattered Space DLC, the announcement trailer also confirmed more new content coming forStarfield. The video teases a new mission withStarfield’s “Trackers Alliance,” introducing new locations to the game alongside new gear for players to pick up. The content update will alsoadd more custom content toStarfield, featuring creations made both by the Bethesda team and members of the game’s community.Starfield’s “The Vulture” mission and new custom content will launch later tonight.
Starfield’s first major DLC comes as fans have been given plenty of reason to be excited about the new update to the sci-fi game. Shattered Space marks the first timeBethesda has used the term “expansion"for its DLC packages sinceThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion’s “Shivering Isles” update. TheOblivionupdate added a massive new area for players to explore, alongside new content for the already sizable RPG. Shattered Space looks to bring a plethora of new content toStarfield, giving players the chance to embark on a new horror-themed adventure.
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Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.The year is 2330. Humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. From humble beginnings as a space miner, you will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of the Settled Systems in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.
