Fans of Bethesda’s 2023 action role-playing gameStarfieldhave been patiently waiting for July 23, 2025 for the release of the highly-anticipatedShattered SpaceDLC: here’s how to access it. The DLC promises to deliver players a story-driven experience, withplenty of new features and enemies being introduced.
Shattered Spacewill be released onSeptember 30 at 11 AM EST. Players who want to access theShattered SpaceDLC must know how to do so and the recommended level to start playing. Here’s everything you need to know before jumping in.
How To Access Starfield: Shattered Space DLC
Hop Into Your Ship And Choose An Unused Orbit
To accessStarfield: Shattered Space, you must have the baseStarfieldgame.Shattered Spaceis simply DLC thatexpands on the original gameand the world ofStarfield, so make sure to havethe original game downloaded and installed. Anyone who previously purchased thePremium or Constellation editionsofStarfieldwill getShattered Spacefor free. However, those who have purchased only the standard base game must also purchase the DLC.
For new players, you won’t be able to access the DLC right away. You must complete the first Starfield Mission, “One Small Step,“before accessing the DLC. Fortunately, the mission isn’t too hard to complete and just shows you the basics of the gameplay. Plus, the mission gives you some decent loot.
Starfield’s Shattered Space Size Puts Every Other Bethesda DLC To Shame
Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC is expected to be more than twice the size of some of Bethesda’s prior best DLCs.
Overall, you should be able to complete the missionin under an hour. Once you’ve completed the first mission, take your ship to anyunused orbit. You’ll receive adistress call, and you’ll find The Oracle.The distress call will start your journey into theShattered SpaceDLC.
What Level You Should Be For Shattered Space
According To Bethesda
Unfortunately,according toStarfield’sdeveloper, Bethesda,the recommended level for accessingShattered Spaceis level 35. While this isn’t mandatory, players who enter the DLC unprepared may have a hard time playing through it. The details as to why the recommended level is 35 aren’t clear yet, but we can assume it has something to do with new enemy encounters. Of course, as in any game, it’s better to have the proper items and loot before tackling bigger threats.
Regardless, seasonedStarfieldplayers are in for quite the treat withStarfield:Shattered Space. As the first-ever DLC forStarfield, there’s a lot of expectation surrounding the new content it will bring. Players are also anticipating what the DLC will mean for the future ofStarfieldand how much Bethesda plans to invest in the game. Only time will tell.
