Starfield's Shattered Space expansion to be released this fall, big update coming soon

Bethesda's space RPG Starfield is set for an expansion called Shattered Space, slated to release in the fall, with a preceding "big update" coming shortly. Todd Howard, the director, teased upcoming enhancements including improvements for shipbuilding and city maps, and hinted at a beta launch on Steam. The Shattered Space expansion and updates aim to refresh player experience post-summer. Additionally, Howard alluded to the selective release of Starfield's Creation Kit to some community creators, promising more information and a future full release without a specific date, highlighting its importance to Bethesda. While waiting, players can explore a new mod that adds mechs and transforms the gameplay into a space colonization simulation. Starfield, originally released before these updates, offers an open-world journey through space as players explore, battle, and build in an expansive universe crafted by Bethesda Game Studios.

The upcoming updates for Starfield include enhanced shipbuilding mechanics, revamped city maps, and the Shattered Space expansion coming in the fall. Bethesda is also working on releasing a Creation Kit for modders, although a full release date has not been set. Players can already try out a new mod that expands gameplay with mechs and a space colonization simulator experience.

Starfield, Bethesda Game Studios' ambitious project, takes players on an epic space journey, offering a blend of exploration, combat, and world-building set in an expansive and immersive universe. The promise of mod support through a Creation Kit is highly anticipated in the gaming community, as Bethesda games have historically benefited from robust modding scenes that significantly extend the lifespan and replayability of the games. The studio is known for its successful open-world franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, which have cultivated dedicated fan bases and received critical acclaim for their rich storytelling and open-ended gameplay.