Starfield’s Shadow Update Could Point to Imminent Vehicles, or Even a Shadow Dropped Shattered Space Release

Starfield fans prepare and anticipate the game’s upcoming DLC. But a lot has been left to speculation. A recent change in the game’s SteamDB was posted on Reddit and has gotten fans talking.

With the appearance of a new branch named ‘Orange’ on August 7, 2024, many believe that the long-awaited addition of vehicles could be on the horizon. It could also tie into the upcoming Shattered Space DLC, rumored to be released in September 2024. Regardless of what it is, the hype is real.

Does This Starfield SteamDB Update Mean Anything?

Driveable land vehicles have been one of the most requested features since Starfield‘s launch. The vast expanses of planets in the game often feel empty, with players having to travel large distances on foot. This has made vehicles of great interest to fans.

There has been confirmation of their existence, but Bethesda has been tight-lipped about when these vehicles will be introduced. A recent video update in May 2024 gave a brief glimpse of a rover in development. 

The timing of this branch update is particularly interesting. According to the comments on the Reddit post, many believe this update could coincide with major upcoming gaming events like QuakeCon or Gamescom.

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Bethesda has a history of releasing updates or announcements during such events, and this year might be no different. Some fans speculate that the vehicles could be introduced in a free update just before the release of the DLC as a way to keep players engaged and build hype for the expansion.

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The first major DLC for Starfield is set to release in Fall 2024. It is expected to focus on the House Va’ruun cult from the base game and will feature new locations, including the cult’s hidden homeworld. While the exact release date is still unconfirmed, there are rumors that the DLC could arrive as early as September.

The Upcoming Starfield DLC Couldn’t Come Any Faster For Fans

Of course, all of this is still speculation. The Starfield community is filled with theories, but until Bethesda makes an official announcement, it’s impossible to know for sure what any of these things truly mean. What is clear, however, is that whatever Bethesda is cooking will be big. 

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Players also recently noticed the unknown app 2721670 in the SteamDB changelist. This also fueled speculation that the DLC might be closer to release than anticipated. This mysterious entry is suspected to be associated with the DLC. And it was still present in recent updates suggesting that Bethesda could be actively working on finalizing it.

If the vehicles are indeed part of an upcoming update, it would make sense for Bethesda to use this opportunity to preview the Shattered Space content, keeping the momentum going as they prepare for the DLC’s official launch.

The lack of any official announcements from Bethesda could imply that a big announcement is coming. But fans might also need to temper their expectations in case it doesn’t.

What do you think these shadow updates mean? Let us know in the comments!