The upcoming expansion for Microsoft and Bethesda Game Studios’ Starfield, titled Shattered Space, is set for release in September, 2024, based on the latest rumor.
Twitter/X user Odah_SFA, who is known for sharing the latest happenings on Starfield, has claimed that Shattered Space is set for release sometime during September. They also mentioned that the expansion’s release date will be revealed via a new trailer that will allegedly drop on August 20, 2024.
In response to a question regarding the arrival of vehicles in Starfield, they said that it is expected to happen with the forthcoming August update. Furthermore, the Twitter/X user stated that “the next grand adventure in the universe of Starfield“, titled Starborn, will arrive sometime in the year 2025.
The aforementioned Starborn expansion to Starfield was recently leaked via a trademark that was filed by ZeniMax Media Inc., parent company of Bethesda Game Studios, on Justia. The application was filed on July 12, 2024. Based on the information available on the trademark listing, it isn’t entirely clear whether it is for a brand new game or an expansion to Starfield, though the title as well as Odah_SFA suggest that it it may be the latter.
For the uninitiated, the Starborn are mysterious entities in Starfield who appear to Constellation after the Spacefarer gathers enough Artifacts. Although first thought to be extraterrestrial or supernatural, they are actually humans who have traveled through the Unity, a portal enabling inter-universal travel. They lack a central authority or organization and have varying opinions on how the Artifacts should be accessed. These beings produce unusual results when scanned with human medical equipment, as seen when Noel scans the Starborn Spacefarer in The Lodge. Despite possessing powers beyond human understanding, they retain many human biological traits, such as needing oxygen and protection from hostile environments. It’s likely that the DLC’s main story missions will delve deeper into the lore of the Starborn and offer greater insight into their background and existence.
