Today, Bethesda Game Studios celebrates the one-year anniversary since the release of Starfield, its first new intellectual property in 25 years, as well as its first-ever sci-fi franchise. On Twitter/X, the team thanked all the millions of players (14, last we heard in June) that made this first year ‘incredible’ for Bethesda. At the same time, they said there’s much more on the way, starting with the Shattered Space expansion set for a debut on September 30.
They then took the opportunity to share a few new tidbits about what will be in Starfield Shattered Space:
- 🪐 Over 50 new locations to discover and explore across Va’ruun’kai.
- 🔥 New grenades to craft that stem from organic material you gather (and it’s gross).
- 👾 Formidable new enemies – be on your guard for Redeemed and Vortex Horrors…
- ⚔️ You haven’t seen the last of Zealots, Spacers, or the Crimson Fleet… As you explore the planet, be on the lookout for those taking advantage of the situation.
We previously learned from Bethesda that Shattered Space is adding new zero-gravity combat scenarios that reportedly change how players approach fights, adding a new layer of strategy. The developers also introduced new ship customization options, allowing players to really tailor their vessels to their play style, and on the exploration front, some new tools and gadgets will help players interact with the environment in deeper, more meaningful ways.
Overall, Shattered Space returns to the old style of Bethesda exploration simply because most of the expansion will be set on a single planet. It will feature densely packed content like hidden quests and unique encounters, as fans have been used to with Elder Scrolls and Fallout.
It won’t be long before we check it out for ourselves and discover whether it will be better received by the community than the base Starfield game. Stay tuned!
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