Overview

• Lead creative producer Tim Lamb said a new story expansion is in development alongside free updates, new game systems, and content from verified creators.
• Bethesda acknowledged a team is focused on making space travel "more rewarding," addressing one of the game’s most persistent criticisms.
• Recent patch files examined by players referenced expanded space features, including new ship events, modes, and animations, aligning with the studio’s remarks.
• Lamb did not address reports of PS5 and Switch 2 versions or timing, and no feature list or release date was provided.
• Skepticism persists after the Shattered Space DLC’s small player bump and as Bethesda balances Starfield support with work on The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5.