Xbox’s Starfield gets that sweet new REV-8 rover update today, and oh yeah — the Shattered Space DLC’s release date, too

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As a seasoned space explorer who’s been traversing the cosmos since the days of Elite Dangerous and No Man’s Sky, I can’t help but feel a rush of adrenaline at the prospect of getting my hands on the REV-8 rover in Starfield. The anticipation has been palpable since the game launched last year, and finally, it seems we’re on the verge of exploring the vast expanse of its universe in style.

Wow, it’s amazing! The long-awaited space rover, hinted at in numerous Starfield developer sessions, is now officially here! Starting today, you can explore the cosmos with this incredible addition to your Xbox and Windows PC RPG experience, absolutely free as part of a DLC update. This exciting news was unveiled during the Gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live event, accompanied by a captivating trailer that showcases the rover’s impressive features.

You’ll find the trailer for it right here, or you could embed it below. This sneak peek unveils that the rover is officially known as REV-8, showcasing its robust all-terrain structure, high speed, and capacity to rocket boost vertically to increase jump height or explore otherwise inaccessible areas of the environment. It also features a gauss cannon attached at the top, allowing players to fight off aggressive alien life forms, space pirates, and other potential dangers effectively.

Significantly, the concluding moments of the trailer unexpectedly unveil the launch date for Starfield’s long-awaited Shattered Space DLC – a detail that was previously undisclosed. The expansion is set to drop on September 30, 2024, and much like Starfield itself, it will be playable on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. Unlike the main Starfield game, however, this DLC won’t be accessible through Xbox Game Pass; instead, it must be purchased separately unless you’ve already invested in the Premium Edition.

It’s thrilling to realize that Shattered Space is just around the corner, and it’s equally satisfying to witness Starfield introducing a space rover at last. Ever since the game debuted in 2023, players have been eagerly anticipating a rover due to the vast open-world spaces in the game. After all, a rover is crucial for the authentic space exploration experience. Furthermore, if the rover shares similarities with Starfield’s spaceships, you can expect an abundance of customization options – although we won’t be certain until the REV-8 update officially arrives later “tonight.”

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2024-08-20 22:39