Shattered Space as the massive update the game desperately needed, but one dedicated has gone out of their way to highlight every new point of interest. A common complaint about Starfield is that exploration often feels pointless given the lack of unique locations and landmarks scattered across its many planets. Running across an alien structure or outpost overrun by enemies may be fun the first time, but it quickly becomes stale when it's the only thing to see.
Fortunately, Reddit paulbrock2 revealed that Shattered Space adds more variety to Starfield's exploration: Their datamine of the game's files confirmed that the DLC adds 20 random "generic" POIs to the game. It's currently unknown whether these discoveries are specifically tied to the expansion or if they can also be accessed by players who haven't purchased Shattered Space. It's a strong list of POIs, but it's worth ing that more could crop up:
- Small Hideout
- Rock Pillared Plateau
- Small Research Facility
- Forward Outpost
- Refining Station
- Va'ruun Camp x2
- Hoodoo Rock Camp
- Cave x4
- Bone Column
- Crashed Ship x4
- Gas Extraction Site x2
- Crossed Shard Camp
More Points Of Interest Keep Things Interesting
Better Opportunities To Explore
Based on the aforementioned list, the new POIs won't necessarily provide new stories or quests being that they're classified as "generic" discoveries. Still, each one should make a barren planet's landscape a little more exciting to explore, especially the Crashed Ships, the Va'ruun Camps, and the Bone Column, which may just be the most visually interesting addition. Having more unique places to investigate helps Starfield's worlds feel vibrant and diverse, making exploration rewarding and immersive.
Shattered Space has been an opportunity for Bethesda to show off that it's been listening to players' . One of the most requested features is more POIs; It's such a popular demand that dozens of mods designed to add to the system can be found online. What's perhaps most encouraging is that the additional POIs aren't hailed as a core aspect of the expansion, suggesting they were added purely as a way of addressing s' complaints.
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Shattered Space Brings Plenty Of New Content For Fans To Enjoy
The Tonal Shift Is Much Appreciated
The consensus amongst Starfield's community is that Shattered Space feels like a return to form for Bethesda. The expansion has added new quests, stories, weapons, items, enemies, and a whole new city that's bustling with things to find and talkative NPCs. Many are going so far as to describe it as one of the studio's best DLCs, praising its immersive world-building and darker story.
Source: paulbrock2/Reddit
