Starfield’s Shattered Space Expansion Gets Fall Release Window, New Details Revealed

After months of anticipation, Bethesda has finally lifted the curtain on Starfield’s first major expansion, *Shattered Space*, confirming a Fall 2024 release window and teasing the stellar adventures players can expect in the colony-spanning RPG’s next chapter.

Unveiled during the Xbox Games Showcase, the announcement came with a new teaser trailer that shed light on the shadowy House Va’ruun, a reclusive and fanatical religious sect that many fans had speculated about since Starfield’s initial release. The brief footage showcased eerie environments, mysterious alien architecture, and cryptic dialogue hinting at cosmic horror themes—marking a tonal shift from the base game’s spacefaring optimism.

According to Bethesda, *Shattered Space* will introduce a new storyline centered on House Va’ruun and their ideology, diving deeper into the factions and galactic politics subtly referenced in the original campaign. Players can expect a new planet to explore, unique weapons and armor themed around Va’ruun culture, and fresh side quests that weave into Starfield’s existing narrative threads.

Though gameplay specifics remain under wraps, Bethesda has promised that the expansion will focus more on atmospheric storytelling, exploration, and moral decision-making—a blend reminiscent of fan-favorite missions from past Bethesda titles.

The expansion follows the long-anticipated May update to Starfield, which finally introduced city maps, major performance upgrades, and improved ship customization—a move that many believe was meant to lay the groundwork for this upcoming content drop.

Bethesda also confirmed that *Shattered Space* is included with the Premium and Constellation Editions of Starfield, though it will be available for standalone purchase on all platforms where Starfield is released. A firm release date is expected later this summer.

With *Shattered Space*, the world of Starfield is set to grow bigger and stranger—venturing into the darker corners of the Settled Systems. For players hungering for deeper lore and fresh galactic frontiers, Fall 2024 can’t come soon enough.