After officially unveiling details for the Starfield DLC, Shattered Space, Bethesda cautions players against diving into the content too quickly. In a break from their classic practices, Bethesda is managing this expansion more smoothly, making sure that players aren’t distracted by a barrage of pop-ups and notifications from the beginning of a new game, a problem that troubled earlier titles such as Oblivion and Fallout 3.
Players of Starfield will only need to start Shattered Space after they’ve finished the first main quest and become a legitimate member of the Constellation faction, unlike in previous games from Bethesda. After this achievement, a grav-jump to a system that has no connection to any active mission or encounter will prompt a distress signal, which calls on players to go to a new space station called The Oracle. This addition plans to boost immersion and stop interruptions at the outset of the game.
Level 35 Recommended for the Best Experience
However, Bethesda has put out a note of warning for all those wishing to access the Shattered Space content prior to its official launch. Technically, any player can kick off the expansion, but Bethesda suggests players should wait until they have achieved level 35 for the best experience. PCgamesN reports that the DLC contains hard challenges that may be beyond the skills of those with limited experience or characters that aren’t fully developed.
While a few players might wish to take their chances early, it is obvious that Shattered Space is aimed at players with more experience who have dedicated themselves to exploring the universe and refining their skills. The recommendation level correlates with the treatments followed in other role-playing games, where harder expansions cater to greater-level characters.
Shattered Space DLC Launch Date and Preparation
Players still have an opportunity to hone their skills and prepare for the upcoming challenges until Monday, September 30 with the launch of the Shattered Space DLC. Players with aspirations to play this expansion should work on increasing their level and equipping for a challenging new batch of missions.
In the meantime, those who want more can look into the multiple modding options to enhance their experience with Starfield. Online resources present guides containing the top Starfield mods and space games for players to personalize their adventures prior to the expansion’s arrival. If Shattered Space is not quite your speed right now, or you want to become more familiar with the game before beginning, maybe it is a good time to spend extra hours exploring other celestial areas. As mentioned in the Bethesda guidelines, a bit more time spent exploring will allow players to approach the expansion with confidence and get the most from what Shattered Space offers.
