Guide: Starfield Shattered Space DLC: Release Date, Release Times, Price & Upgrade Details

Starfield: Shattered Space is almost here! Yep, just about a year on from the Xbox Game Pass launch of Starfield, Bethesda is about to drop the game’s first major expansion at the end of the month.

So, with that launch date looming, we’re here to break down absolutely everything you need to know about this new Starfield DLC. From the date itself, to the full release times and what to expect from the expansion – it’s all here for you to get stuck into.

Without further ado, here are all the Starfield Shattered Space details you need to know:

Starfield: Shattered Space Xbox Release Date
The Starfield Shattered Space DLC heads to Xbox Series X|S and PC on Monday, September 30th.

Starfield: Shattered Space Xbox Release Times
Looking at the Xbox Store page for Shattered Space here in the UK, the Starfield expansion is set to release at 4pm BST on September 30th.

Over in the US, that’ll be 8am PDT / 11am EDT on the morning of September 30th.

Is Shattered Space Included With Xbox Game Pass?
Unfortunately, Starfield Shattered Space is not included with an Xbox Game Pass subscription like the base game is.

Having said that, there is a benefit to purchasing the DLC with an Xbox Game Pass membership. More details on that down below.

Starfield: Shattered Space Expansion Price
Bethesda is pricing Starfield Shattered Space at $29.99 / £29.99, and you can pre-order the DLC right now.

However, if you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, you can slash an extra 10% off the above prices. That makes the Xbox Game Pass price $26.99 in the US, and £26.99 in the UK.

Starfield: Shattered Space Premium Edition Upgrade Path
Some of you may be thinking ‘didn’t I already buy some Starfield DLC? Does that include Shattered Space?’ Well, if you bought the Premium Edition of the game, or the Premium Upgrade DLC, then yes – you already have access to Shattered Space!

This upgrade was touted lots around launch because it included early access to the base game, but yep, it also includes access to the game’s first big expansion. Here’s how Bethesda reminded us of this just a few weeks ago:

“Shattered Space launches on September 30 for Xbox Series X | S and PC. Owners of the Premium or Constellation Editions of Starfield will receive Shattered Space as part of their original purchase. Owners of the base edition can still purchase the Premium Upgrade for access to Shattered Space plus other digital items including the Digital Art Book, Original Soundtrack, 1,000 Creation Credits, and the Constellation Skin pack.”

Starfield Shattered Space: What To Expect From The DLC

In recent weeks, Bethesda has done a few deep dives on its Shattered Space expansion and what players can expect from the DLC pack. To sum those up, the team is this time focusing on a “fully handcrafted location” in Shattered Space, also delivering what sounds like a darker main storyline than the base game.

“House Va’ruun is on the brink of collapse and their people need help finding a path forward. When your sudden presence on their hidden home planet is seen by some as divine intervention, it’s up to you to restore House Va’ruun and decide the fate of this secretive faction.”

How To Begin The Shattered Space DLC In Starfield
To actually get started with Shattered Space, you’ll need to have completed the first mission of Starfield’s first main quest, known as One Small Step. Bethesda recommends that you wait until you’re level 35 before beginning the DLC.

“After you’ve completed One Small Step, the first time players grav-jump to an orbit that is not used by a mission or encounter, they will receive a distress call and discover a large star station, The Oracle.”

Well, there you have it. Starfield Shattered Space is just a few days away now, and we hope this guide has given you some useful info on what to expect from the big Bethesda DLC. Into the starfield once again, space explorers!

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