Space Shattered Stress Test: Will DLC Save the Day?

There will finally be new game content for Starfield players on Monday: On September 30, Shattered Space, the first major DLC expansion for Bethesda's sci-fi role-playing game, which celebrated its hard-hitting premiere on September 6, 2023, will be released. It remains to be seen if Starfield is in Way to continue like Skyrim. But the expansion is likely to be larger than expected, at least. As technical preparation, you should download the latest patch for the main game. Other than that, a lot has happened in terms of technology since Starfield was released; Among other things, DLSS and frame generation were updated in November 2023. In February 2024, FSR 3 was delivered with frame generation and XeSS.

In terms of content, Starfield – Shattered Space wants to introduce over 50 new locations on the planet Va'ruun'kai, the homeworld of House Va'ruun, and should also take a slightly different narrative path from the main game. The horror aspects, melee mechanics, and “crafted” locations should be the focus of the expansion. Players will also be able to craft disgusting new grenades from organic materials and fight powerful new enemies like Redeemed and Vortex Horrors. In addition, Va'ruun zealots as well as spacers and members of the Crimson Fleet will also appear as opponents.

The official story of Shattered Space is as follows: “Shattered Space is a new expansion to the story of Starfield, the epic role-playing game from Bethesda Game Studios and the first new world in over 25 years. A mysterious force is shaking the city of Dazra in the hidden world of House Va'ruun. Feel a terrifying cosmic experience. Hunt down threats, explore a new planet, and find… Get unique weapons, space suits, and equipment in this all-new adventure.

When a distress signal from an abandoned star station demands a journey to Va'ruun'kai, the veil of secrecy surrounding the followers of the god known as the Great Serpent is finally lifted. Immerse yourself in the dark and complex world of House Va'ruun, navigate a tense political situation, discover the history of the Va'ruun people and control the fate of the faction after a catastrophic event.

We can't say at this point whether the 30 euros are worth it or not. Because there is no reason to believe that Shattered Space offers different terms or technical requirements, As better preparation and guidance, we've compiled current benchmarks from the GPU and CPU team. Enjoy it.