How to start Starfield Shattered Space DLC

As a seasoned space explorer with countless hours logged across galaxies, I must say that the latest expansion for Starfield, Shattered Space, has truly piqued my interest. The allure of a handcrafted planet, rich with story and new challenges, is reminiscent of the Dragonborn DLC in Skyrim – a fond memory from my gaming past.


As an avid space enthusiast, diving into Starfield Shattered Space feels like embarking on a personal journey. I get to uncover the fate of House Vaa’run’s followers on a freshly discovered planet, engage in intense battles with novel adversaries, and amass new and exciting gear along the way.

Instead of Starfield offering countless expeditions on over 1,000 planets, the fresh Vaa’run’kai planet is specifically “crafted” and designed to encapsulate the whole narrative arc of the expansion. To put it in Skyrim terms, it’s more akin to the Dragonborn DLC rather than Dawnguard.

Here’s all you need to get started with Shattered Space, including prerequisites and suggested levels. Enjoy your exploration!

Starfield Shattered Space requirements

To start playing Starfield Shattered Space, ensure that you’ve purchased the required downloadable content first. If you’ve opted for the Premium Edition, access should be included. However, if you don’t have it yet, you can buy the DLC individually for $29.99. Game Pass subscribers are fortunate to receive a 10% discount on this purchase.

After grabbing Shattered Space and ensuring it’s up to date, don’t forget to finish the “One Small Step” quest if you haven’t already. If you’ve played before, this should be your initial main mission in Starfield. Otherwise, it seems like you’re good to go!

Where to start Shattered Space

After finishing your initial task, feel free to grav-jump to any system that doesn’t currently have a quest associated with it. There, you will likely receive a distress signal and discover The Oracle, a massive space station.

How to start Starfield Shattered Space DLC

You’ll be guided to Va’ruun’kai, a place where you can advance with Shattered Space’s primary mission, initiate side quests by chatting with residents, or simply roam around and discover the new planet at your leisure.

Recommended level

Bethesda advises players to reach a minimum level of 35 for an optimal gaming experience, but keep in mind that this isn’t mandatory. If you come across Va’ruun’kai and its fresh opponents as challenging, don’t hesitate to adjust the game’s difficulty to suit your play style.

After Update 1.11.36, opting for a lower difficulty level may hinder your advancement. Therefore, strive to discover the balance that suits you most effectively. To aid you along the way, consider equipping yourself with the top-tier weapons available within the game prior to diving in.

Also, make sure you’ve got the REV-8 vehicle as it’ll make exploring Va’ruun’kai much easier. 

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2024-09-30 14:18