Starfield Fan Uncovers All New POIs In Shattered Space DLC

players are embracing the cosmic horror of as the massive update the game desperately needed, but one dedicated user has gone out of their way to highlight every new point of interest. A common complaint about is that exploration often feels pointless given the lack of unique locations and landmarks scattered across its many planets. Running across an alien structure or outpost overrun by enemies may be fun the first time, but it quickly becomes stale when it's the only thing to see.

Fortunately, Reddit user paulbrock2 revealed that adds more variety to 's exploration: Their datamine of the game's files confirmed that the DLC adds 20 random «generic» POIs to the game. It's currently unknown whether these discoveries are specifically tied to the expansion or if they can also be accessed by players who haven't purchased. It's a strong list of POIs, but it's worth remembering that more could crop up:

Based on the aforementioned list, the new POIs won't necessarily provide new stories or quests being that they're classified as «generic» discoveries. Still, each one should make a barren planet's landscape a little more exciting to explore, especially the Crashed Ships, the Va'ruun Camps, and the Bone Column, which may just be the most visually interesting addition. Having more unique places to investigate helps 's worlds feel vibrant and diverse, making exploration rewarding and immersive.

has been an opportunity for Bethesda to show off that it's been listening to players' feedback. One of the most requested features is more POIs; It's such a popular demand that dozens of mods designed to add to the system can be found online. What's perhaps most encouraging is that the additional POIs aren't hailed as a core aspect of the expansion, suggesting they were added purely as a way of addressing users' complaints.

Shattered Space has a whole new approach to map design. Starfield may have one of the biggest open-world maps ever, but how does its DLC compare?

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