How To Start Starfield: Shattered Space DLC

Fans of Bethesda's 2023 action role-playing game have been patiently waiting for September 30 2024 for the release of the highly-anticipated DLC: here's how to access it. The DLC promises to deliver players a story-driven experience, with plenty of new features and enemies being introduced.

will be released on September 30 at 11 AM EST. Players who want to access the DLC must know how to do so and the recommended level to start playing. Here's everything you need to know before jumping in.

To access, you must have the base game. is simply DLC that expands on the original game and the world of, so make sure to havethe original game downloaded and installed. Anyone who previously purchased the Premium or Constellation editions of will get for free. However, those who have purchased only the standard base game must also purchase the DLC.

Unfortunately, this means that players on Xbox Game Pass will have to purchase the DLC. The good news is that Game Pass subscribers get a 10% discount.

For new players, you won't be able to access the DLC right away. You must complete the first Starfield Mission, «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 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 mission in under an hour. Once you've completed the first mission, take your ship to any unused orbit. You'll receive a distress call, and you'll find The Oracle. The distress call will start your journey into the DLC.

Unfortunately, according to developer, Bethesda, the recommended level for accessing is 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.