Can Starborn DLC Save Starfield?

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The launch of 's first major DLC,, likely didn't go as well as expected. Instead of excitement, it received a mostly negative response from players on Steam, where it stands to this day. This raises concerns about how Bethesda is handling post-launch updates for. didn't fix many of the problems players had with the main game and even created new ones.

Issues like uninspired world-building, lack of meaningful choices, repetitive quests, and a disappointing storyline have left many players worried that Starfield won't reach its full potential. Players have started comparing it unfavorably to older Bethesda games and recent hits like. Now, there’s a lot of pressure on the upcoming DLC, , to improve things and show that can be more than just a game that looks good but feels shallow. The game's future and players’ trust depend on whether can learn from

The upcoming DLC has a lot to live up to because of what players expect, especially after the disappointments of. It’s not enough to just provide more content; the game needs to address the criticisms of both the main game and its first expansion. has to fix biggest problems and even improve aspects so it can dominate the space.

Starfield released to a mixed reception, and in 2025, thanks to over a year of updates, it may be time to return to the game that was so hyped.

The DLC needs to show that it’s willing to innovate by adding meaningful improvements, new gameplay mechanics, and more than fetch quests seen far too often in the game. Shattered Space felt like an expansion pack that added more missions butleft so much of the game the same. So it was as if Bethesda didn't consider player feedback to be useful or reflective of the state of the game.

The success of depends on Bethesda actually listening to player feedback and fixing the issues that have left many players feeling let down.Relying solely on random content and a large game world isn’t enough anymore; must provide a focused, immersive, and interesting