Bethesda has shared fresh details for the first major DLC expansion in its sci-fi open-world RPG. Starfield: Shattered Space sees players dive into the enigmatic House Va’ruun, a theocratic faction cloaked in secrecy.
The DLC kicks off with a distress signal from a derelict star station, leading players on a path to Va’ruun’kai. Here, players will begin to uncover the secrets surrounding the followers of the Great Serpent. Exploring new locations and facing new enemies.
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The home planet of House Va’ruun remains unknown to most citizens of the Settled Systems. These religious zealots have a dangerous reputation. Though they were arguably one of the most interesting factions in Starfield, the base game left much of the mystery unsolved. Members of the cult mostly feature in occasional hostile encounters.
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Shattered Space was announced prior to Starfield’s initial launch, and was sold as part of the Premium Edition and Constellation editions of the game. The best news? Bethesda has slated a 2024 release, so we won’t have to wait long!
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House Va’ruun originated from the passengers of a colony ship that launched from New Atlantis in 2190 and was subsequently reported lost. During one of the ship’s grav jumps, a passenger named Jinan Va’ruun experienced a period of lost time, during which he claimed to have communed with a celestial being known as the Great Serpent.
In addition to the Shattered Space DLC, the showcase also announced official mod support via Creations, new bounty-hunting features and quests, and more exciting updates you can read about on Bethesda’s website.
