Starfield Gets First Major Expansion, Cyberpunk 2077 Ends Updates, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows Reveal Breaks Records

Bethesda finally dropped new details on *Starfield: Shattered Space*, the space epic’s highly anticipated first story expansion. Accompanied by a feature-rich update and a trailer packed with atmospheric storytelling and slick space combat, *Shattered Space* aims to reignite interest in the ambitious RPG. Meanwhile, over in Night City, CD Projekt Red announced that the final update for *Cyberpunk 2077* has now rolled out, officially signaling the end of the game’s long and rocky post-launch journey. And as if space exploration and cyberpunk closure weren’t enough, Ubisoft’s upcoming *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just smashed franchise records with its reveal trailer becoming the most-viewed in Assassin’s Creed history within 24 hours.

Let’s start with *Starfield*. “Shattered Space” introduces a terrifying new mystery that drags players to a dark and uncharted corner of the galaxy. Bethesda promises a narrative-heavy experience steeped in horror elements, a marked departure from the base game’s exploratory tone. Fans have praised the expansion’s trailer, calling it “Mass Effect meets Dead Space” — a promising sign for a game that has received mixed reviews since launch. Alongside the expansion, a significant update adds surface and vehicle customization, city maps, and performance improvements across PC and consoles.

Meanwhile, *Cyberpunk 2077* sees its final curtain call with Update 2.1. After four years of patches, expansions like *Phantom Liberty*, and public redemption arcs, CD Projekt Red confirmed that active development is now sunsetted. The team is shifting focus to new projects, including *The Witcher 4* and a full sequel to *Cyberpunk 2077*, codenamed *Orion*. For Night City veterans, this marks the end of an era — but maybe the beginning of a brighter future for CDPR.

Lastly, the hype for feudal Japan is real. Ubisoft dropped the first full-length trailer for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, and fans are clearly hungry for samurai and stealth. The cinematic reveal racked up over 25 million views in under a day, breaking franchise records. Scheduled for a November 2024 launch, *Shadows* features dual protagonists — a shinobi assassin and a samurai warrior — in an unprecedented move that has fans and commentators intrigued.

From cherished farewells to bold new beginnings, today’s trifecta of news offers a powerful snapshot of gaming’s ever-evolving landscape.