Important takeaways
- Starfield's Shattered Space DLC requires 14.9 GB on Xbox and 12.8-14.88 GB on PC.
- Shattered Space brings content requested by fans and increases factions and enemy types.
- Bethesda aims to build on Starfield's success with the launch of this first major expansion.
Starfield's Shattered Space DLC file size has been revealed for both Xbox consoles and PC, with the console file size taking up 14.9GB of storage and the PC version needing somewhere between 12.8 and 14.88GB. The first story-centric expansion for StarfieldShattered Space will launch on September 30, and players will want to make sure they have enough hard drive space available to install it.
Many more updates have been made Starfield since launch, fixed many bugs and added content requested by fans such as ground-based vehicles and expansion of the bounty hunter system. With the release of its first full expansion, Bethesda looks to set the bar even higher for a longer run with Starfield.
With just days to go until launch, reports are coming in from players who have pre-ordered the DLC for both console and PC, revealing the file sizes for each version of the expansion. Bethesda already teased how big Shattered Space will be in a report from earlier this month, noting its expansion of factions and the addition of two new enemy types and 50 new locations across the galaxy. While the game's online Xbox Store page lists some of the recommended system requirements for PC users, including an approximate download size of 14.88GB for the expansion, images shared by others have shown an approximate file size of 12.8GB, so Starfield fans on PC may want to lean towards the more conservative estimate to ensure they can play Shattered Space at launch. A pre-installer is currently available, but it only takes up 10MB of storage, so the bulk of the expansion likely won't be available for download until September 30th.
Starfield's Shattered Space DLC requires 14.9 GB of Xbox storage
The soon-to-be-launched expansion has players trying to solve the mysteries of the curious House Va-'Ruun faction, a secluded religious order that stands in opposition to both the United Colonies and the Freestar Collective. Players will have the opportunity to explore the faction's homeworld, Va'Ruun'Kai, and engage in increased hostilities with its members. Shattered Space is recommended for players level 35 and above, so those who pick up Starfield first timers might want to experience the main game's offerings for a while before trying to dive into any of the newly added content.
With Starfield The game marks a year since its release earlier this month and has failed to live up to the popularity of other Bethesda RPG series such as The Elder Scrolls and Fall-out so far. While the updates to the game over the past year haven't won over all of its detractors, some fans are seeing Starfield is hitting its stride in its second year, and the reception of Shattered Space should speak volumes.
