Fans of Starfield might soon see a popular addition to the game, as recent code explorations hint at upcoming changes.

Discoveries within the latest updates reveal data pointing to potential in-system planetary travel—a feature the community has actively requested since launch. However, direct transitions from space to planet surfaces still appear absent from current builds, making a shift toward the seamless exploration seen in titles like No Man’s Sky or Elite Dangerous unlikely at this stage. While nothing is confirmed, these findings align with murmurs about significant updates. Speculation continues around a spring 2026 PlayStation 5 release, rumored to include a second expansion and gameplay refinements. This delay, allegedly tied to underwhelming sales of the Shattered Space DLC, pushes the console version further out than initially expected.

While my initial enthusiasm for Starfield faded over time, particularly after revisiting it ahead of Shattered Space, the expansion’s limited impact left core issues unresolved. The prospect of new enhancements offers a glimmer of hope for revitalizing the experience, tapping into the unrealized possibilities of its framework.