Starfield’s Shattered Space Hopefully Sets One Precedent for Future DLC

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Starfield's Shattered Space Hopefully Sets One Precedent for Future DLC

Key Takeaways

  • Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC includes 50 unique locations on the planet Va’ruun’kai, promising a rich exploration experience.
  • Early reports suggest Shattered Space DLC offers 7–10 hours of gameplay, but those reports could be missing the mark based on what has been revealed so far.
  • Future Starfield DLC could learn from Shattered Space’s scale and content depth to provide more extensive and intriguing gameplay experiences.

As a dedicated space explorer and long-time fan of the Bethesda universe, I can’t help but feel a sense of anticipation building with each new update about Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC. The prospect of delving into 50 unique locations on Va’ruun’kai promises an immersive experience that’s been missing since the game’s initial launch in 2023.

Starfield faced a bumpy beginning in 2023, but it has been steadily recovering through enhancements to its quality of life and significant expansions. The highly anticipated expansion, Shattered Space, is an upcoming DLC that revolves around the House Va’ruun and a peculiar anomaly that has disturbed space-time. While the storyline of Shattered Space is intriguing due to it featuring one of Starfield’s most enigmatic factions, it seems like it will be quite spectacular in terms of scale as well. In particular, the Shattered Space DLC for Starfield will feature 50 distinct locations on the planet Va’ruun’kai.

Information about the upcoming DLC for Starfield is still scarce, but there’s optimism that Shattered Space will establish a solid foundation that can be further enhanced, especially in terms of scope. Although any new feature could satisfy players, if Starfield aims to match the lasting appeal of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, it needs substantial content to engage players for an extended period. However, whether Shattered Space lives up to its promises and delivers weighty content remains to be seen.

Hopefully, Future Starfield DLC Will Be More Like Shattered Space

Shattered Space Sounds Like It Will Include Plenty of New Content for Players to Enjoy

Despite being labeled Starfield‘s “first major expansion” by Bethesda, the whole of Shattered Space’s story only takes place on one planet, and that includes all the new side quests coming with it. That being said, there are 50 distinct locations on the planet for players to visit and explore, though it’s unclear how extensive these locations will be. Assuming these locations are more extensive than simple outposts and the DLC’s story and side quests are more than mere fetch and kill quests, Shattered Space could keep players busy for some time.

Initial speculation indicates that the Shattered Space DLC for Starfield might last between 7 to 10 hours for players to complete. However, this falls short when compared to the approximately 150 hours of gameplay Starfield offers in total, suggesting that Shattered Space may not be as expansive an addition as some had anticipated. The reliability of these reports is uncertain, and a playtime of 7 to 10 hours for such a highly anticipated expansion seems somewhat underestimated. On the bright side, players can certainly look forward to experiencing the carefully crafted version of Starfield they’ve longed for since its release in 2023. Every detail of Va’ruun’kai has been deliberately designed by Bethesda, avoiding any reliance on procedural generation and offering a unique, unparalleled experience to players.

Future Starfield DLC May Take a Cue From Shattered Space’s Scale

If Starfield’s Shattered Space lives up to its size claims, future DLC expansions might find inspiration in utilizing that vastness as a foundation. Previous Bethesda DLCs like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion’s Shivering Isles can offer a hint of the potential scale of Shattered Space. However, few other Bethesda DLCs have matched the grandeur of Shivering Isles, so if Shattered Space is indeed larger, it could establish a new standard for the developer and their latest intellectual property.

It’s possible that upcoming expansions for the game Starfield might introduce multiple new planets and several new factions. This would offer players a wealth of unexplored territories and introduce fresh lore they haven’t encountered yet. What’s interesting about the House Va’ruun in Shattered Space is their enigmatic nature; they are the most secretive faction in Starfield, and what little we know about them suggests there’s much more to uncover. Considering this, it might be exciting if Starfield hinted at new factions in Shattered Space as a prelude to future DLC, potentially making these expansions even larger. However, the exact details of Starfield’s DLC for Shattered Space and any subsequent expansions are still unknown.

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2024-09-20 13:03