Starfield DLC Shattered Space Faces Fan Backlash on Steam

The release of Starfield's Shattered Space DLC has faced backlash from fans, resulting in a 'mostly negative' rating on Steam. Designed to revitalize interest in Bethesda's sci-fi RPG, Shattered Space has been met with complaints regarding its perceived lack of value and uninspired quest design. Despite the criticism, Emil Pagliarulo, Bethesda's design director, defended the expansion in a series of tweets, clarifying that the team respects player feedback while remaining proud of the work put into Shattered Space. He emphasized that expectations may be influencing fan reactions, but reassured the community of Bethesda's commitment to support Starfield with future expansions and improvements. With 14 million players engaging with Starfield, Bethesda is focused on maintaining a connection with its audience and delivering quality updates.

Fans express dissatisfaction over the perceived lack of value and boring quest design in the Shattered Space DLC for Starfield, leading to its negative reception on Steam.

Starfield marks Bethesda's first new intellectual property in years, launching in September 2023. The game has generated significant interest due to its expansive universe and RPG elements, though its reception has been mixed. The Shattered Space DLC was anticipated to provide depth and excitement to the gameplay experience, akin to previous successful expansions like Fallout 4’s Far Harbor. Bethesda aims to release additional story expansions for Starfield in the future, addressing community concerns while striving to enhance the player experience.