Summary
Starfield: Shattered Space, the space RPG’s first DLC expansion, has launched to mixed reviews on Steam as a plethora of users claim the new storyline is just more of the same.Starfield’s newShattered Spacestory expansion was released on Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam on September 30 but currently has less than 600 reviews on the latter with 57% of its reviews being negative.
After finally pulling back the curtain on its very first expansion earlier this year, it was clear thatStarfield: Shattered Spacewas mixing things up and going full-blown horror. The expansion sees players investigate a frightening cosmic threat on a brand-new planet that is filled with unique weapons, spacesuits, gear, and much more.Shattered Spacetakes place in the homeworld of House Va’ruun and allows players to explore a fully handcrafted location and uncover the mysteries of the Great Serpent.
DespiteBethesda’s attempt at hyping upStarfield: Shattered Space, the DLC doesn’t appear to have gone over too well with fans. Over on Steam, the story-driven expansion has only managed to draw in a little under 600 reviews in its first 24 hours, and only 43% of its 584 reviews are positive, leaving the highly-anticipated DLC with a mixed rating on the platform. Although different users will have varying reasons for leaving a negative review, the general consensus from players appears to be thatShattered Spacedoesn’t do much to stand apart from its base game and is just more of the same.
Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC Receives Mixed Reviews
Starifledis no stranger to review bombs, and whileShattered Spaceisn’t at the center of a review bombing, it is drawing an incredibly mediocre response from the game’s community. Steam userEpsilonsays thatShattered Spaceis “just as boring as the main game,” before comparing it toCyberpunk 2077’s massively popular DLC,Phantom Liberty. The user explained thatShattered Spacelacks great writing, believable characters, and any thoughtful expansion of pre-existing features, which were three vital elements that led toPhantom Liberty’s critical acclaim.
There are, however, somepositive reviews forStarfield’sShattered SpaceDLC. Steam userMatty Engssays that the expansion features a more compelling story arch when compared to the main game, while also having visually appealing environments, an engaging new planet, and plenty of classic Bethesda easter eggs to discover. Unfortunately, not everyone feels that way, with userEnzevilclaiming that the expansion is “not what [they] expected from Bethesda” and thatShattered Spaceis “moreStarfield-like than the base game,” citing a lackluster story, writing, characters, and quest design as the reason for their negative review.
Starfield: Shattered Space
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Shattered Space is the first upcoming DLC for Bethedsa’s space RPG Starfield, due Fall 2024. It expands the core story, adding a horror-like twist as players head to the homeworld of House Va’ruun.
