Shattered Space isn't even out yet, but Bethesda's next Starfield expansion may already be in the works

Jul. 29, 2024

Could Starborn be the interstellar RPG’s second expansion?

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AsStarfield’s first expansion Shattered Space nears its fall release date, Bethesda may have a follow-up lined up already - and it could be called Starborn.

It’s no secret that Shattered Space isn’t the end of Starfield - after all,Todd Howard hopes for “annual” Starfield story expansions for “a very long time"from here on out. According to the studio lead, Bethesda was also “planning” its next expansion just last month - and it looks as though the developers may now have a name for it. According to theUnited States Patent and Trademark Office, Bethesda has registered the name “Starborn” for use on unspecified “game software.”

The company filed to trademark Starborn on July 12, one month after Howard’s reveal regarding “annual” expansions and his statement that “there will be another” afterStarfield Shattered Space. While it’s not yet clear whether Starborn is indeed Starfield’s next expansion, the term directly references a secret organization in the RPG - one significant to the main story that leaves various possibilities open for a DLC down the line.

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