Starfield Expansion Faces Backlash from Gamers
Starfield's much-anticipated expansion, Shattered Space, was expected to elevate the space RPG closer to its original promise of a sprawling NASApunk adventure. However, early players have been less than impressed. The expansion is receiving harsher criticism than the base game, with some suggesting it might become one of Bethesda's most poorly reviewed DLCs.
What's New in Shattered Space?
Shattered Space is a $30 addition to Starfield, introducing a new planetary location and a 10-hour story campaign. The plot revolves around a science experiment gone wrong and a colony of cultists worshiping a cosmic snake god. Despite these intriguing elements, the expansion has not met the expectations set by pre-release hype.
- New planetary location
- 10-hour story campaign
- Colony of cultists
- Cosmic snake god
Alongside the expansion, a new patch and other improvements, including a free dune buggy, have been released. Yet, many players feel these additions are too little, too late.
Player Reactions
Upon its launch on Steam, Shattered Space received a mixed user rating, which has since dropped to mostly negative. The early Metacritic score is similarly disappointing. While some criticism stems from lingering dissatisfaction with the base game, others point to the expansion's lack of additional content, such as new ship parts, weapons, and armor.
Comparisons are being drawn to other RPG expansions like CD Projekt Red's Phantom Liberty for Cyberpunk 2077 and Fallout 4's Far Harbor DLC. These expansions offered expansive new areas and compelling storytelling, setting a high bar that Shattered Space struggles to meet.
Mixed Reviews and Future Updates
Despite the polarized reactions, some players are enjoying the DLC. Discussions on the Starfield subreddit reveal fans who are having a great time with the new content. The mixed reviews highlight the challenges of managing expectations and delivering an experience that feels fresh within the familiar Bethesda RPG framework.
Shattered Space isn't the end for Starfield. Bethesda has promised ongoing updates and annual expansions, keeping hope alive for fans looking for a No Man's Sky-style turnaround. Whether or not it will eventually come to PlayStation 5 remains to be seen, but the future of Starfield is still unfolding.
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