Starfield’s Shattered Space Expansion Set for 2024 as Bethesda Teases Major Overhaul

Starfield is charting a new course in 2024 with its upcoming expansion, *Shattered Space*, officially slated for release later this year. The announcement arrived via Bethesda’s latest Development Update video, which not only confirmed the expansion’s window but also hinted at sweeping changes to the core Starfield experience.

*Shattered Space*, which was initially teased shortly after the game’s launch, promises to deepen Starfield’s narrative universe with what Bethesda describes as a “story expansion packed with new locations, characters, and mysteries.” While details remain scarce, the dev team confirmed the DLC will dive into more supernatural and cosmic horror elements, suggesting a tonal shift from the base game’s grounded space exploration.

Alongside the expansion news, Bethesda is gearing up for a major update launching in May. This update appears to be a pivotal rework aimed at addressing long-standing community feedback. Prominent features include city maps—a highly requested quality-of-life improvement—as well as new ship-building options, additional difficulty settings, and at long last, official mod support via the Creation Kit.

In an encouraging sign of its commitment to long-term support, Bethesda revealed that from now on, Starfield will receive updates approximately every six weeks. “We’ve been listening closely to the community since launch,” the dev team said during the update, emphasizing their focus on making exploration more meaningful and adding more dynamic content for players.

This marks a critical turning point for Starfield, which debuted in September 2023 to a mixed reception. While praised for its ambitious worldbuilding and sheer scope, critics and fans alike took issue with its repetitive environments and underwhelming progression systems. With *Shattered Space* looming and continual updates on the horizon, Bethesda seems determined to reshape perceptions and rekindle enthusiasm in its galactic RPG.

More details on *Shattered Space* and the May update are expected to drop during Xbox’s upcoming summer showcase, where Bethesda is set to take the stage with fresh gameplay and developer insights. Until then, fans can start firing up their starships once again—there’s a lot more to explore.