Bethesda Confirms Starfield Expansion Keeps You Planet-Side

Bethesda has unveiled a significant look into the upcoming Starfield expansion, Shattered Space, featuring the new handcrafted planet, Va’ruun. Unlike the base game, which spanned over 1,000 procedurally generated worlds, Shattered Space focuses exclusively on Va’ruun, allowing players to explore its depths without leaving the planet. Developers emphasized that the narrative immerses players in the lives of House Va’ruun as they navigate a political crisis. The gameplay includes intense, confrontational combat, with players uncovering the mysteries of an isolated society that views their arrival as divine intervention. The expansion is set to launch on September 30, with exclusive access provided to Premium and Constellation Edition owners.

Shattered Space will introduce a handcrafted planet, Va’ruun, focused storyline, and more aggressive combat gameplay. Players will engage in political tensions and explore an isolationist society, unraveling the secrets behind House Va’ruun.

Starfield, released to critical acclaim, marks Bethesda Game Studios' ambitious foray into space exploration. It has achieved the largest launch in the studio's history, and with expansions like Shattered Space, it aims to delve deeper into narrative-driven gameplay, reminiscent of their successful franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. The game's focus on a singular world in Shattered Space contrasts with the vastness that characterized its initial release, potentially addressing previous critiques regarding the lack of a handcrafted experience.