Bethesda Reveals Starfield DLC: Shattered Space Expansion Trailer and Release Date
Just over a year after its initial launch, Bethesda has finally given Starfield players a closer look at the game’s upcoming DLC, the Shattered Space expansion. A nine-minute deep dive trailer breaking down the expansion was recently uploaded to Bethesda’s YouTube channel, giving players their first real taste of what the expansion has to offer. The trailer also revealed the expansion’s launch date: September 30.
Exploring House Va’ruun in Shattered Space
Focused around the fate of what is easily one of the most interesting factions from the base game–House Va’ruun–Shattered Space is a mostly self-contained adventure, according to Bethesda, taking place entirely on the homeworld of House Va’ruun–known as Va’ruun’kai–and its capitol city, Dazra.
“We love Starfield’s massive open galaxy, but from early on in our planning, we knew we wanted to introduce some more secluded and handcrafted locations similar to what you’ve seen from our past expansions,” said lead producer Joe Mueller. “There’s so much mystery to House Va’Ruun! And because they’ve so thoroughly isolated themselves, it made them the perfect faction to explore in a completely self-contained experience.”
The Story of Shattered Space
“From the minute you arrive on Va’ruun’kai, the story never sends you off-planet,” lead creative producer Tim Lamb explained. “You’re free to leave at any time, but the story is fully centered around life on the Va’ruun homeworld.”
“Everything you discover, every location you visit, every side mission you seek out, it all tells the story of what happened here, and how the Va’ruun people have survived cut off from the comforts of the Settled Systems and the rest of humanity,” Mueller added.
Challenges and Mysteries Await
In Shattered Space, players will arrive on Va’ruun’kai shortly after a major disaster that sees the reclusive civilization descending into chaos. The expansion introduces new challenges, such as the consequences of a secret experiment gone wrong and the emergence of strange creatures from another dimension.
Visuals and Gameplay
Va’ruun’kai and Dazra City feature visually striking environments, filled with color and distinct alien characteristics. Players can expect gravity anomalies and encounters with over 50 new creatures as they navigate the challenges presented by the Vortex Incident.
Starfield’s Shattered Space expansion promises to deliver a unique experience for players, immersing them in the mysteries and challenges of House Va’ruun’s homeworld. The expansion launches on September 30 and will be available for $30 USD, with a free option for those who purchased the Premium Edition.