Highlights

  • Starfield unveils the "Shattered Space" DLC, a massive horror-themed expansion coming to the game later this year.
  • Bethesda showed off a plethora of new enemies players will be able to battle in the DLC, alongside some of the new gear and weapons players can pick up.
  • Starfield is also seeing new custom content added to the game later tonight, including a brand-new mission, new bounties, and more.

Starfield officially 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 from Elder Scrolls and Fallout developer 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, with Starfield receiving 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 for Starfield last 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 on Starfield's Shattered Space DLC.

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A new trailer from Bethesda during Sunday's Xbox Games Showcase has officially revealed Starfield'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 of the lore of Starfield'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 for Starfield. The video teases a new mission with Starfield's "Trackers Alliance," introducing new locations to the game alongside new gear for players to pick up. The content update will also add more custom content to Starfield, 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 time Bethesda has used the term "expansion" for its DLC packages since The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion's "Shivering Isles" update. The Oblivion update 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 to Starfield, giving players the chance to embark on a new horror-themed adventure.