Summary

  • Xbox offers new Starfield: Shattered Space-inspired controllers through Design Lab.
  • Custom controller designs inspired by the expansion feature unique pink and purple hues.
  • Bethesda aims to bring attention to Starfield with the expansion, hoping for a surge in player engagement.

Xbox has showcased new design templates on the Xbox Design Lab website, which give a nod to the recently released Shattered Space DLC for Starfield. With new bosses, factions, and weapons, among other things, Bethesda plans to rejuvenate Starfield with the new expansion that just came out on September 30.

When it comes to custom controllers, Xbox is one of the major names as it frequently releases controllers with a new look or with a special edition theme. Just recently, the console giant revealed its new Ghost Cipher Xbox controller, and there are already rumors of another new controller being on the way. However, before any of those options hit the shelves, Xbox has made available Starfield: Shattered Space-based controller templates for players to use.

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As spotted on Xbox Design Lab's homepage, there are two unique controller templates inspired by Starfield's Shattered Space expansion. One of them is a solid color design for the standard Xbox Series controller, whereas the other is a transparent design for the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller. Players can click on the "Design Elite" or "Design Standard" buttons right under the DLC-inspired templates to pick and start further customizing any of the two designs. Without any additional customizations, the standard version would cost buyers USD 87.96, and the Elite version would cost USD 159.98.

Starfield: Shattered Space Controller Templates Are Available Now

Both the controller design templates bear similar pink and purple hues inspired by the Shattered Space expansion. However, they only bear color themes and no other design detail, like the Constellation markings featured on the special edition Starfield Xbox controller. These differences separate the special edition accessories at the time of the game's launch from the simpler design templates available right now. Besides Shattered Space-themed controllers, more controller designs based on new games, including Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, FC 25, and Lollipop Chainsaw: RePOP, are also up for order.

Now that the Shattered Space DLC is out, it will be interesting to see how that benefits Starfield's growth. Keeping in mind that the game's player count has been on the decline over the past months, Bethesda would hope the new expansion hits the ground running by first boosting those numbers. Understandably, the developer-publisher would also want the DLC to have an impact somewhat similar to the levels of Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in Elden Ring's case. Over the next few weeks, it may become clear whether Bethesda's attempt to bolster Starfield with Shattered Space's launch is working or not.

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Starfield
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PC-1 Xbox-1
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Top Critic Avg: 85 /100 Critics Rec: 83%
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Released
September 6, 2023
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Bethesda
Publisher(s)
Bethesda
Engine
proprietary engine
Cross-Platform Play
no multiplayer
Cross Save
no
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DIGITAL
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Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.
The year is 2330. Humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. From humble beginnings as a space miner, you will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of the Settled Systems in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.

Steam Deck Compatibility
yes
Genre(s)
Action, RPG
How Long To Beat
20 Hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
101 GB (September 2023)
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty