Starfield: Is Starborn the New Expansion?

Starfield has certainly divided opinions since its launch last year, but although the space role-playing game hasn’t enjoyed the kind of widespread critical acclaim , the number of players continues to grow at a steady pace. Meanwhile, more content is on the way, including Shattered Space a paid expansion by the end of the year.

According to Twitter user Timur222, it seems that Bethesda has registered a new expansion for Starfield. The new expansion is said to be called “Starborn” and features a group of humans who reveal to players that they have gathered Artifacts in the main story by traversing portals and traveling between universes. Recently, Todd Howard stated that he hopes to release expansions for the story of Starfield every year.

Here’s an overview via Steam:

Starfield is the first new universe in over 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next-generation role-playing game set among the stars, create the character you want and explore with unprecedented freedom in an epic journey to uncover the answer to humanity’s greatest mystery. In the year 2330, humanity has ventured beyond the solar system, settled on new planets, and is now an interstellar species. In this context, you will join Constellation, the last group of space explorers searching for rare artifacts scattered throughout the galaxy, traversing vast distances in the largest and most ambitious game ever from Bethesda Game Studios.

Tell Your Story

In Starfield, the most important story is the one you will tell with your character. Start your journey by customizing your appearance and choosing a background and traits. Do you prefer to be an experienced explorer, a charming diplomat, a shady cyber-pirate, or something completely different? The choice is yours. You will decide who you are and who you will become.

Explore The Deep Space

Venture among the stars and explore over 1,000 planets. Traverse bustling cities, explore dangerous bases, and scan pristine landscapes. Meet and recruit memorable characters, partake in the adventures of numerous factions, and embark on missions that will take you through the Colonized Systems far and wide. There’s always a new story or experience waiting to be discovered.

Starfield is available on Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam. Stay tuned for more information.

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