Bethesda Unveils “Shattered Space” DLC for Starfield: Cosmic Threats, Cult Secrets, and Some Seriously Stylish Spacesuits Await

Ready your starships and pack your zero-gravity snacks, because Bethesda Softworks and Bethesda Game Studios have just dropped the first tantalizing tidbits for “Shattered Space,” the upcoming DLC expansion for their sprawling space epic, Starfield. Set to launch in 2024, this interstellar expansion promises to crank the intrigue dial up to eleven, introducing players to a mysterious new world, a secretive faction, and a cosmic threat that’s sure to make your spaceship’s hull rattle.

A New Frontier: Welcome to Dazra, the Dark Heart of House Va’Ruun

“Shattered Space” whisks players away to the enigmatic planet of Va’Ruun’kai, where the hidden city of Dazra lies shrouded in mystery, power plays, and probably more than a few shady back-alley deals. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill tourist destination. Dazra is the secret stronghold of House Va’Ruun, the reclusive followers of a deity known only as “The Great Serpent.” If you thought your last family reunion was awkward, wait until you meet these guys.

According to Bethesda’s cryptic lore drops, the Va’Ruun people have spent generations whispering about the dark side of the universe, and now it’s time to lift the veil—literally and figuratively. A distress signal from a derelict starstation leads you straight into the heart of their territory, where a cosmic threat looms and the fate of an entire faction hangs in the balance. Talk about an interstellar oopsie.

The Plot Thickens Like a Fine Nebula Soup

As you delve into the murky waters of Va’Ruun politics, expect a hefty serving of plot twists, moral dilemmas, and more than a few moments where you’ll probably wish you’d stayed home with a nice cup of synthesized tea. Bethesda promises a deep and complex storyline, rich with the kind of narrative choices that could make or break an empire—or at the very least, your reputation with the locals.

Will you ally with House Va’Ruun and their shadowy practices, or expose them to the galaxy? Will you protect their secrets or turn their hidden world into the next tourist hotspot, complete with overpriced alien trinkets? Decisions, decisions.

New Toys for Your Cosmic Toybox

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Bethesda expansion without some shiny new gear to loot, wear, and inevitably break while trying to modify it. “Shattered Space” offers a plethora of new weapons, spacesuits, and other goodies to collect. Whether you’re a fan of laser-firing gadgets, stealthy cloaking tech, or just really cool-looking helmets, this DLC has got you covered.

Expect to stumble across unique items as you explore the sprawling, exotic landscape of Va’Ruun’kai, from legendary blasters to spacesuits that make you look like the most stylish cult infiltrator this side of the Milky Way. And with a cosmic threat on the loose, you’ll need every advantage you can get.

The Great Serpent: Cult Leader, Cosmic Deity, or Just Really Into Snakes?

One of the most intriguing elements of the expansion is the deep dive into the lore of The Great Serpent, House Va’Ruun’s enigmatic deity. Are we dealing with a misunderstood religious figure, a literal cosmic serpent, or just a particularly charismatic space snake-oil salesman? Only time—and some aggressive space journalism on your part—will tell.

The expansion promises to explore the origins and motives of this mysterious figure, as well as the often fanatical devotion of its followers. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about space religion, or at least get really good at pretending to understand it while nodding sagely.

Prepare for Liftoff

“Shattered Space” is shaping up to be an expansion packed with everything you love about Starfield: deep lore, complex characters, tough choices, and the opportunity to accidentally shoot someone important because you pressed the wrong button in dialogue. Get ready to dive into the world of House Va’Ruun, uncover their secrets, and, with any luck, come out the other side with a few new allies—or at least a cool new spacesuit.

Stay tuned for more information as we inch closer to the release date in 2024. Until then, keep your starship engines warm, your laser blasters charged, and your moral compass… well, somewhere around here. The galaxy waits for no one, and there’s a whole universe out there ready to be shattered.