- Starfield’s first major expansion has received a slew of negative reviews on Steam.
- Players have complained about a generic story, a high price tag, and more.
- Bethesda is still supporting the game and has already promised a second premium expansion.
Starfield’s first major expansion arrived one year after its release. This massive RPG promised the world for fans of Bethesda’s past work and formula, but it was a mixed bag.
Several months later, Bethesda added many requested features and showed a willingness to support the game. This meant that expectations were high for the expansion, but Shattered Space currently sits at “Mostly Negative” reviews on Steam.
Why it matters: Starfield required eight years of development and is considered one of Bethesda’s most ambitious RPGs to date. As such, the current reception is quite shocking.
Starfield currently sits at ‘Mixed’ reviews on Steam, which has been the case for many months. However, more than 60% of the expansion’s reviews are negative, giving it an even lower rating than the base game’s.
Looking at the reviews, players have complained about the story’s mediocrity, the lack of meaningful gameplay updates, and the price of the DLC. One particular review compared Shattered Space to Phantom Liberty, an expansion that wowed critics and fans alike.
Since Bethesda has priced the new content at $30, fans are unhappy with what is offered here.
Shattered Space had a disappointingly low amount of effort being put into it, even for Starfield.
-Really Big Frog
Following this release, the RPG has seen a notable resurgence.
Player counts have doubled compared to last week, but the reviews certainly leave a lot to be desired. Going by the reception, it may be a matter of days before players begin to move away from Bethesda’s sci-fi universe yet again.
Still, the developer has already confirmed a new expansion, and the team is supporting the RPG with quality-of-life updates. Between ongoing support for its latest release and development of The Elder Scrolls 6, the team has its hands full.
Ultimately, the studio hopes to see Starfield thriving before The Elder Scrolls 6 arrives, even if the current reception is far from ideal.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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