Shattered Space launches on September 30. Get an in-depth look at the upcoming expansion in this deep dive with Bethesda Game Studios.
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Throughout the base game, the majority of your interactions with House Va’ruun come in the form of attacks from zealots. Your first introduction probably came from the UC Vanguard museum where you learned about the bloody Serpent’s Crusade. It paints House Va’ruun as a one-dimensional religious cult. In Shattered Space you’ll see the other side and begin to fill in some of the missing details in the story.
A Civilization in Ruin
You arrive on Va’ruun’kai to find the capital city in chaos. A massive vortex had recently devastated Dazra, swallowing huge chunks of the city. Residents are searching for missing loved ones and attempting to put their lives back together, and they don’t seem entirely pleased by your arrival.
But what is this vortex? What happened to the people that disappeared into it? Who will lead the people now? Throughout your journey in Shattered Space, you’ll uncover the truth behind what caused the vortex to appear and in doing so, decide the fate of House Va’ruun.
An Isolated New Location
For years the people of House Va’ruun have been cut off from the Settled Systems, which made them the perfect faction to explore in a completely self-contained experience. The entire story takes place on this new, handcrafted planet.
“We wanted to give you the opportunity to explore every nook and cranny of this location and find clues as to who these people really are and what happened to them,” explains Lead Producer Joe Mueller. “When we first started thinking about what this experience would be like, we knew we wanted it to feel like a traditional Bethesda Game Studios expansion. Having the planet laid out so intentionally works perfectly with this isolationist society. Everything they’ve done since establishing themselves will be right here on Va’ruun’kai. The whole planet tells the story of these people who have never left their home and want to remain a secret.”
