Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC Launches This Fall, Brings Major Story Expansion and New Factions

After months of anticipation, Bethesda has finally pulled back the curtain on Starfield’s first major expansion, “Shattered Space,” confirming a Fall 2024 release window and teasing a sprawling narrative filled with cosmic intrigue and new factions to navigate.

Unveiled during today’s Xbox Showcase, Shattered Space promises to deepen the universe of Starfield with a storyline that explores mysterious distortions in gravity, the unsettling secrets of House Va’ruun, and a long-lost alien entity lurking in the shadows. According to Bethesda’s Todd Howard, this DLC is “our most ambitious story expansion since The Shivering Isles,” referencing the legendary Oblivion expansion beloved by fans.

The expansion will take players to a previously inaccessible region of the settled systems where reality is slowly unraveling. New planetary environments, space stations, and cosmically warped biomes will offer both narrative and gameplay depth, including unique resources, side quests, and dynamic faction interactions. The long-speculated House Va’ruun, teased in scattered lore and side dialogues throughout the base game, will finally take center stage, with its fanatical devotion to “The Serpent” putting players in moral and strategic conflict with rival factions.

In addition to the narrative upgrade, Shattered Space introduces a slew of player-requested features: new ship customization options, exotic alien weapons that manipulate space and time, and enhanced bounty and diplomacy systems. Players can also expect expanded romance options and choices that more directly affect galaxy-wide events.

While Bethesda has yet to announce a precise release date, Shattered Space will be available as part of the Starfield Premium Edition or as a standalone purchase. A trailer showcased haunting celestial visuals and whispered promises of forbidden knowledge, leaving fans buzzing with speculation and excitement.

With Starfield aiming to regain momentum after a mixed critical reception at launch, Shattered Space could be the turning point the game needs. If this expansion delivers the rich storytelling and expansive exploration Bethesda is known for, players might finally feel like they’re truly charting the cosmos once more.