Starfield Shattered Space DLC: How to get & everything we know so far

Nathan Warby
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If you’re looking forward to the Shattered Space DLC for Starfield, here’s everything we know so far, including its release window, and more.

Starfield is easily Bethesda’s most ambitious game to date and the devs are looking to expand upon their vision through the upcoming Shattered Space DLC. The expansion was announced before the RPG‘s release, and now its arrival is closer than ever.

With this in mind, here’s everything we know about the Starfield Shattered Space DLC so far.

Is there a Starfield Shattered Space DLC release date?

There is no official release date for the Starfield Shattered Space DLC but it’s set to arrive in Fall 2024, as confirmed by Todd Howard during an episode of Kinda Funny Gamescast.

Starfield Crimson Fleet
Starfield DLC could build on the many factions in the game.

How to get Starfield Shattered Space DLC

Starfield players on Game Pass can get the Shattered Space DLC by upgrading to the Premium Edition for $34.99. Meanwhile, those who own a physical copy of Starfield will have to purchase the DLC when it eventually launches.

Luckily, if you purchased the Premium Edition either digitally or physically or the Constellation Edition, you already have access to Shattered Space and will be able to play it at no extra cost.

Starfield Shattered Space DLC details so far

Little is known about the Starfield Shattered Space DLC at the time of writing, but Bethesda have confirmed that it will be a “story expansion.” This news was revealed through the Starfield Premium Edition, which includes the DLC for free.

Here are some of the speculations going around in the Starfield community in regards to the Shattered Space DLC:

  • House Va’ruun backstory: There are several significant factions in Starfield that are not fully explored in the main storyline. One such faction that could potentially see a significant expansion is House Va’ruun. Although it might seem far-fetched, their resurgence could disrupt the peace currently enjoyed by the Settled Systems.
  • Earth’s devastation explained: Shattered Space might be a potential DLC that transports you back in time to witness Earth’s devastation. This speculation is based on Victor Aiza’s invention of the Grav Drive, which unfortunately led to the collapse of the planet’s atmosphere.
  • Entering The Unity: The community has thoroughly delved into Starfield’s New Game Plus mode, and given the unpredictable and chaotic nature of the universe, it’s plausible that entering The Unity could result in a space fracture. It’s suggested that when you venture into New Game Plus, your existence is dispersed across the multiverse, which might support this theory.

We’ll have to wait until the Starfield Shattered Space DLC is officially revealed to find out exactly what fresh content Bethesda have planned. As soon as more details are announced, we’ll update this page with the latest information.

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About The Author

Nathan is a Senior Writer at CharlieIntel. He’s an expert in EA Sports FC, Call of Duty, and Overwatch, as well as superhero games, including Marvel’s Spider-Man. With a master's degree in Magazine Journalism from Nottingham Trent University, he worked as a Trainee Reporter for Derbyshire Live before moving into games media, with bylines at Dexerto, Cultured Vultures, and more. You can contact Nathan by email at [email protected].