It’s been a huge week for Starfield. Its PS5 port is finally here, alongside an update that adds new content and quality of life features based on player feedback. If that wasn’t enough, we also got another expansion, following on from Shattered Space.
Terran Armada is the second DLC release for Starfield, giving players a new campaign. And while early reviews indicated that it could be a step up from Shattered Space, the user scores are less optimistic, as it launches to mixed reviews on Steam.
Starfield Players Aren’t Loving The Smaller Terran Armada DLC, But At Least It’s Cheaper
Many of the negative reviews highlight that they are pleased with the content in the free update, but less so with the paid DLC. Most of the complaints revolve around the short length and how combat-oriented the expansion is, as players were expecting more story.
“I pre-ordered the $100 version of Starfield specifically for the promised DLC, trusting Bethesda’s track record with Elder Scrolls and Fallout games,” reads one review. “Now, just three hours into the Terran Armada DLC, I’m already completely bored. It’s so disappointing that I’m seriously considering uninstalling Starfield for good. This will be the last time I ever pre-order a Bethesda game. I give this DLC a 2/10.”
“Man… parts of this were good- but damn, the overall package was underwhelming,” says another player. “BGS NEEDS to figure out what’s going on with their writers- because the writing in this wasn’t…great.”
The lack of content in comparison to Shattered Space is reflected in the price. It is half the price of the first DLC, setting you back $9.99.
At the very least, all of the new content has brought players back to the game. Yesterday, we reported that the game hit 20,000 concurrent Steam players for the first time since 2024. At the time of writing, it has 14,530 players on Steam alone, and we can expect more to return over the weekend to see what all the fuss is about.
It also seems that those playing on PS5 are enjoying their time with Starfield much more. Right now, the base game has an aggregated user score of 4.5/5, with Terran Armada sitting at 4.67. This might be because those on PS5 are experiencing the DLC alongside the base game if they bought it all together. Or, maybe they’re just cheerier than the Steam crowd.
- Released
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September 6, 2023
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ / Blood, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Strong Language, Violence, In-Game Purchases
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