If rumors are proven true, the nextStarfieldexpansion may be on the horizon, but just a little bit later than expected. According to industry insider Jez Corden and well-known leaker NateTheHate,Starfieldis set to get at least one more DLC, with the former even stating that it may arrive by early 2026.
When discussingthe future ofStarfieldin an online forum, NateTheHate commented, “Another DLC expansion is still to come – though it doesn’t seem like it’ll make 2025 at this point.” Of course, claims as bold as these need to be taken with a heavy grain of salt, but it could mean thatStarfield’s yearly expansion plans are already off course. Bethesda intended forStarfieldto receive annual DLCs, but if these rumors are true, players may have to wait longer than hoped for. At first, this sounds like potential bad news, but an expansion delay may actually be whatStarfieldneeds.
Starfield’s Next Expansion Potentially Needing More Time in the Oven is Actually a Promising Sign
There has been speculation that development onStarfield’s second expansion has been going on for a while now, which could bode well for its state at launch.Shattered Spacefailed to reignite excitement for the game, leaving its second expansion with an incredibly difficult task.Starfieldhas its strengths, but it ultimately failed to live up to the massive hype surrounding it, and that reputation has plagued the sci-fi adventure ever since. AfterShattered Space’s launch,Bethesda has kept incredibly silentabout whatStarfield’s future plans are. This has even led some to theorize that Bethesda is set to abandon the game altogether.
Of course, there’s no way to know for sure until the developer confirms such theories, but it’s not surprising that a fraction of players have jumped to such conclusions. However, if a dev team has truly been working ona secondStarfieldexpansionfor a while and is taking their time, it could signal that a lot of care and effort is going into the production, and that hopefully means a stronger product.
Jez Corden has also recently claimed thatFallout 5has officially been greenlit.
Fresh Starfield News May Be Right Around the Corner
Bethesda being present at Gamescom is a big deal, because this event is usually one of the biggest stages to make big announcements over the summer.The Opening Night Live ceremony on August 19is when a lot of developers either showcase fresh footage from already-announced projects or lift the veil on completely new games.
After not being present at Summer Game Fest or last month’s Xbox Games Showcase, Gamescom is the next best place for Bethesda to reveal major updates.Starfieldfans have eagerly been awaiting news, and next month will hopefully shed some light on what might be in store for the game later this year or early 2026.
Bethesda is also developingThe Elder Scrolls 6, which was announced all the way back in 2018.
Also, withrumors of aStarfieldPS5 portcontinuing to spread like wildfire, Gamescom might be the place where it’s made official. There’s no telling whenStarfieldwill get another expansion, if at all. There could be one more chapter left for the space-faring RPG, but only time will tell. Jez Corden and NateTheHate’s words hopefully prove true, though.Starfieldstill has potential, but the ultimate fate of the game likely hinges on Bethesda taking player criticisms to heart and ensuring that the next DLC feels full of life.
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