With this huge Starfield guide, we'll help all you Constellation recruits journey across the Settled Systems to unravel the mysteries of the universe - it's also available to play on PC and Xbox Game Pass right now. Starfield is an absolutely massive game, with so many moons, space stations, planets, and systems to explore. To help you make sense of it all, we've got you covered with guides on all sorts below, from mission choices and romances, to character and ship customization and fast travel. Here's everything you need to know about voyaging across the Settled Systems in Starfield.
Be aware of mission spoilers below, particularly under the "Quests" section!
Recent updates
As of November 30, this complete guide has help on over 80 Starfield topics. We've got tips, tricks, and tutorials for some total basics, such as stealth, boostpacks, and ship inventory, to full mission and decision guides.
Starfield review
In the GamesRadar+ Starfield review we awarded Bethesda's new RPG a full 5/5. We've played the game for over 80 hours and found ourselves constantly surprised by what it had to offer, and the scale over which its action unfolds. Simply put, Starfield is "an expansive and beautifully crafted open world experience full of endless discovery and opportunities."
Key info for Starfield
Starfield system requirements
Bethesda has outlined the Starfield system requirements that you'll need should you want to play its latest RPG on PC, so we've laid out the recommended and minimum specs, as well as some guidance to help you get your rig ready.
Starfield platforms, consoles, and Steam Deck
Starfield is an Xbox Series X console exclusive but is also available on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. That means it's Starfield on PS4 or PS5 isn't happening soon and likely never will. Playing Starfield on Steam Deck is possible too, but it's definitely not the best experience. Starfield's huge size means it's hard to make space for and doesn't perform especially well - the game is also not Steam Deck verified yet, but it could be in the future.
Like most Xbox Games Studios titles, it's also available on Xbox and PC Game Pass, so you won't need to buy it separately if you have a subscription to either service. This is a result of Microsoft's $7.5 billion acquisition of ZeniMax Media in 2021 – a deal which included Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6 creator Bethesda Game Studios.
Starfield multiplayer
There is no Starfield multiplayer as it's a single-player game with no online components. Based on previous Bethesda RPGs, it seems unlikely that an online co-op feature would be added but it's possible that mods may provide a solution.
General Starfield tips
Let's at least start with the Starfield basics. We've got tips to get you started, details on things like encumbrance, lockpicking, your boostpack and more. Oh and don't worry, you can change your appearance later on too.
Starfield characters and companions
Character customization is defintiely going to take you a little while, especially when you start looking into the traits and backgrounds for your character too. Overall, there's a fair amount to consider after you've finally come up with your perfect look, so we have guides for all of that below, along with all the details on companions and crew.
Starfield Skills and abilities
Moving on from actual character customization, there are Skills that you can unlock as you level up and other powerful abilities to find out in the Settled Systems. These can impact all sorts of elements of the game, from the ships you're able to pilot, to your effectiveness with persuasion.
Starfield Exploration and fast travel
Starfield is undeniably huge, and it's not always easy to understand how exactly to get about in the galaxy. Here you'll find guides on warp jumping, how to scan planets, and more.
Starfield weapons and combat
There are a lot of weapons in Starfield, so let's dive into exactly how they differ, how to hot swap weapons, and how best to be stealthy.
Starfield Ships
You ship is your home in Starfield, and it's also highly customizable. Plus, there's a disctinct joy in both stealing someone else's high-end ship and building your own almost from scratch. We've got details on all that and more below.
Starfield crafting and resources
When you're not space-faring, shipbuilding, or helping out your factions, you can also spend time crafting useful consumables and materials, and building outposts.
Starfield Factions
There are quite a few Starfield factions to discover, from the space cowboys that are the Freestars to the more Cyberpunk-esque Corps, Ryujin. Handily though, you can essentially just join all of them, which makes for a really good range of missions.
Starfield Religions
If you want to join one of the Starfield religions you will have to choose between one of the three - Enlightened, Universal and House Va'ruun. We'll walk you through what they're about and the potential benefits of joining up.
Starfield quests and missions
Here we've collated all the main and side mission queries you may have in Starfield. Obviously, the game is huge, so this - and all of the other sections of our Starfield guide - will expand as we discover more.
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