Starfield

Starfield is Bethesda Game Studios' epic space-faring RPG available on PC and Xbox Series X/S. Set in the year 2330, players join Constellation, humanity's last group of space explorers, and embark on a massive adventure across over 1,000 planets scattered throughout the Settled Systems. As a fully customizable character, you will mine resources, build outposts, pilot and upgrade your own starship, and uncover the mysteries of mysterious artifacts that hold the key to humanity's future. Starfield combines Bethesda's signature open-world exploration with deep role-playing mechanics, robust skill trees, and a branching narrative shaped by your choices. Whether you prefer stealthy diplomacy, all-out combat, or scientific exploration, Starfield offers a playstyle for everyone. With New Game Plus mode unlocking after the main story, the game rewards repeated playthroughs with entirely new mechanics and story revelations. It stands as one of the most ambitious single-player RPGs of the modern era.

Beginner Tips

  1. Invest early in the Boost Pack Training skill under the Tech tree, as vertical movement drastically improves both combat effectiveness and exploration across all planet types.
  2. Do not ignore your ship's cargo hold capacity. Looting is essential for credits and crafting resources, so upgrade your ship storage and companion carry capacity as soon as possible.
  3. Complete faction questlines alongside the main story. Joining groups like Freestar Rangers or UC Vanguard unlocks exclusive gear, credits, and powerful late-game rewards that significantly ease the main campaign.
  4. Scan flora, fauna, and minerals on every planet you visit. Planetary surveys reward bonus XP and credits, and many crafting recipes require rare resources found only on specific worlds.

Strategy

Success in Starfield heavily depends on building a character focused around two or three complementary skill trees rather than spreading points too thin. Combat-focused players should combine Ballistics or Laser skills with Fitness and Weight Lifting to maximize survivability and damage output in the game's many firefights. Stealth builds benefit enormously from pairing the Stealth skill with Sniper Certification and Concealment for devastating ranged takedowns. Always prioritize upgrading your ship before tackling high-level star systems, as enemy ship combat scales aggressively and an underpowered vessel will struggle. Managing your crew is equally important. Assign companions with high piloting, engineering, or weapon skills to your ship for passive stat bonuses. Use outposts strategically to automate resource farming for crafting and research projects, which unlock powerful weapon and armor modifications. In combat, use cover aggressively, exploit enemy weaknesses shown in the scanner, and keep Med Packs stocked at all times. Planning your background and trait selections at character creation also sets the foundation for a more powerful and efficient build throughout the entire game.