Starfield: the second expansion suffers an internal delay and may not arrive until 2026

Bethesda kept silent this summer and the rumors did not take long to appear: the DLC would be on pause.

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The absence of Starfield during Xbox and Bethesda’s events this summer did not go unnoticed. Many players were expecting at least a mention of its upcoming content, especially after the release of Shattered Space, but the silence has been absolute. And now, rumors are starting to gain momentum.

According to reports, NateTheHate, known for other accurate leaks, the second expansion of the space RPG remains in development, but Bethesda has allegedly opted to delay it internally. This would explain why no official word has been spoken about its status, and why we haven’t seen a trailer or teaser yet.

Bethesda Delays Second Starfield DLC as Rumors of a Definitive Edition Grow

The content has not been canceled, but its arrival is not imminent. In fact, the source suggests that we shouldn’t expect it before 2026, leaving a fairly wide window for Bethesda’s plans. One possibility being discussed is that a Starfield version for PS5 might arrive even before the second DLC, which would align with Xbox’s recent multi-platform moves.

Despite Shattered Space being available for a long time, there haven’t been many significant updates for the game. Recent leaks indicate that Bethesda has encountered internal obstacles or changes in focus that have forced them to reassess the timeline. For now, the project is still alive, but without details or an approximate release date.

We’ll have to keep a close eye on the next few months. If Bethesda plans to release more versions of Starfield, it could coincide with a definitive edition that includes both expansions, or take advantage of the game’s momentum on a new platform before closing the cycle of additional content.