Starfield: Shattered Space DLC Is a "Must-Play," According to Early Impressions

Starfield's initial release was rocky, with performance issues, bugs, and, most notably, the bland and unengaging nature of many of its worlds. This has put its DLC, Shattered Space, in a precarious position, as many hoped it would build on the strengths of the base game while addressing its flaws.

Now that the DLC has been released, early impressions are coming in, with some calling it a must-play. So let's dive into the details to see if Shattered Space has met its goals and explore what the early feedback looks like.

Starfield: Shattered Space DLC Is a Must Play According To Early Impressions

With the Starfield Shattered Space DLC finally here, players are now exploring the new world of Va’ruun’kai, one of Bethesda’s hand-crafted planets. This DLC introduces 50 new locations, a brand new narrative journey to uncover, improved AI, new enemies, and major bug fixes and quality improvements, and it seems that fans have responded positively to Bethesda’s polished attention to detail.

On the Starfield subreddit, a popular thread calls the DLC a “must-play,” praising its visuals, combat, atmosphere, and overall presentation. One user added, “Great atmosphere, great weapons, sound, music, visuals, combat encounters,” highlighting how Shattered Space seems to have hit all the right notes.

Others shared similar sentiments, with one player saying, “Already 6 hours in, and so far I feel like this is one of Bethesda’s best DLCs.” Another noted, “8 hours of pure exploration and side quests, and I keep finding new quests and places to explore. Love the DLC.”

However, not everything is perfect. Some players have reported technical and cosmetic issues. One user mentioned being locked out of progress after a bug during a quest, while another criticized the cosmetics, saying, “Most of the items are re-colors or kit-bashed items.”

Despite these technical hiccups, most players seem to be enjoying the story, particularly its focus on House Va’ruun. Bethesda’s games are often known for their immersive atmosphere and storytelling, even if they come with some technical quirks.

Starfield: Shattered Space seems to fit that mold, offering a compelling experience but with a few kinks to iron out. Whether it’s a “must-play” is yet to be fully determined as more players experience the DLC, but for now, it appears to be well worth diving into.