As Starfield‘s new Shattered Space DLC releases to an underwhelming critical reception, a disappointingly low player count could spell trouble for the game’s future expansions. Departing from Bethesda’s pre-established franchises in Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, Starfield‘s sci-fi setting and focus on space exploration were intended to set it apart as an open-world RPG. However, a year after its initial release, and with the launch of its first major DLC, the critical reception to Starfield has been mixed at best, with many players expressing disappointment in the game’s mechanics, exploration, and story.