Bethesda fans hoping for another Starfield adventure this year might need to wait longer. Reliable insider NateTheHate revealed that while a second DLC expansion remains in development, it won’t make a 2025 release, potentially pushing the next major content drop into 2026.
Starfield Second Expansion Is Unlikely to Launch in 2025
The disappointing news emerged through ResetEra forums where NateTheHate commented: “Another DLC expansion is still to come—though it doesn’t seem like it’ll make 2025 at this point” in response to fan inquiries about future Starfield content.
This extended timeline contrasts sharply with Shattered Space’s development, which launched just one year after the base game. The delay might indicate a more ambitious scope for the rumored “Starborn” expansion.
DLC Development Timeline
| Content | Release Window | Development Time |
|---|---|---|
| Base Game | September 2023 | ~8 years |
| Shattered Space | September 2024 | ~12 months |
| Second DLC | 2026+ (rumored) | 24+ months |
The extended development could address Shattered Space’s shortcomings. Our Shattered Space review highlighted average map design, repetitive quests, and lack of meaningful new features—issues that frustrated many players.
What This Means for Starfield
Todd Howard confirmed the second expansion’s existence in June 2024, but Bethesda has remained silent since, creating uncertainty among the fanbase. The silence has generated community unease, with players questioning the game’s long-term support.
A longer development cycle could benefit Starfield significantly. The extra time might allow Bethesda to introduce substantial gameplay improvements, new mechanics, and the quality content fans expect from major expansions.
Meanwhile, rumors persist about a PlayStation 5 port potentially expanding the game’s audience, though no official announcement has materialized.
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The delay, while disappointing, might ultimately serve Starfield better by ensuring the next expansion delivers the substantial improvements the game desperately needs to recapture player interest.
FAQs
When will Starfield’s second expansion release?
Insiders suggest it won’t arrive in 2025, potentially pushing release to 2026 or later.
What’s rumored to be the next Starfield DLC’s name?
Trademark filings suggest the next expansion could be titled “Starborn.”
