Starfield's first major expansion, Shattered Space, is set to arrive later this month. WIth just a few weeks until its launch, Bethesda has shared a new video highlighting what players can expect to encounter when visiting the homeworld of House Va'ruun for the first time.
In the nine-minute video below, you'll hear from the developers of Starfield: Shattered Space while getting an in-depth look at the mysteries that await on Va’ruun’kai. Although Starfield is known for its expansive open galaxy, Bethesda decided early on that they wanted to introduce a more secluded and handcrafted location.
Shattered Space will take players to Va’ruun’kai, the secluded planet that is home to House Va'ruun. "There's so much mystery to House Va'ruun," explains Lead Producer Joe Mueller. "And because they've so thoroughly isolated themselves, it made them the perfect faction to explore in a completely self-contained experience."
Shattered Space continues to explore Starfield's theme of humanity's search for knowledge, but Lead Quest Designer Brian Chapin reveals that the expansion explores what happens when that search goes too far. "It's a very extreme pursuit and it has backfired horribly for the people of House Va'ruun," he adds.
Check out the video below for an in-depth look at the mysteries and adventure that await in Starfield: Shattered Space, including a brief overview of the expansion's story.
"Throughout the base game, the majority of your interactions with House Va’ruun come in the form of attacks from zealots. Your first introduction probably came from the UC Vanguard museum where you learned about the bloody Serpent’s Crusade. It paints House Va’ruun as a one-dimensional religious cult. In Shattered Space you’ll see the other side and begin to fill in some of the missing details in the story," Bethesda teases on its website.
As the video notes, players arrive on Va'ruun'kai a few weeks after a massive vortex devastated the capital city of Dazra. As you explore the planet, you'll begin to uncover the truth behind what caused the vortex to appear, Bethesda teases, "and in doing so, decide the fate of House Va'ruun."
“We wanted to give you the opportunity to explore every nook and cranny of this location and find clues as to who these people really are and what happened to them,” adds Lead Producer Joe Mueller. “When we first started thinking about what this experience would be like, we knew we wanted it to feel like a traditional Bethesda Game Studios expansion. Having the planet laid out so intentionally works perfectly with this isolationist society. Everything they’ve done since establishing themselves will be right here on Va’ruun’kai. The whole planet tells the story of these people who have never left their home and want to remain a secret.”
Starfield: Shattered Space launches on September 30th. It's available for pre-order for $29.99.