Starfield Shattered Space price – Is it free to play?

The first major story expansion for Starfield, Shattered Space, is coming out on Sept. 30. With the original game being completely free on Xbox Game Pass, fans might have hoped Shattered Space will be free to play too, but Bethesda has other ideas.

As dividing as Starfield was upon release, it ended up being another commercial hit for Bethesda. Just over a year after its Sept. 6, 2023 release, the space adventure will receive a new chapter in the form of the Shattered Space DLC.

Is Starfield Shattered Space free to play?

No, Shattered Space is not free to play and must be purchased. The price for the Starfield DLC is $29.99. It can be pre-purchased on Steam and in the Xbox store, though there are no pre-order bonuses to speak of, apart from the chance to play as early as possible. You must also own the base game to play the DLC, bringing the total price to exactly $99.98.

Is Starfield Shattered Space on Game Pass?

Unlike Starfield, the Shattered Space DLC will not be available to Game Pass subscribers. You must purchase it at full price if you want to extend your time with the game. Of course, you still get the benefit of not having to buy the base game and can have the full Starfield experience for just the price of the DLC.

If you’re eager to go back to space exploration, you can follow our Starfield Shattered Space release countdown to guarantee you won’t miss out on a second of gameplay.