Starfield – Ship Customization, Crew Management, and More Detailed

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Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase was a packed event, and though it did include an explosive new trailer for Starfield, right afterward, we also got a comprehensive deep dive into Bethesda’s space-faring RPG and what players can expect from it. In addition to talking about how space flight and space combat will function, the developers also talked about various aspects of ship-related gameplay.

Take customization, for instance, which is looking quite impressive in terms of the options it will afford to players. Everything from your ship’s HUD to what it looks like on the outside will be customizable, with Bethesda describing it as a home for the player. Your starting ship will be the Frontier, though over the course of he game, you’ll be able to build up your own fleet, by either buying ships or even claiming those that you have defeated in combat. You can also head to Star Yards to buy new luxury cruise ships, battleships, and more.

Players can upgrade individual systems, or go into the Ship Builder to change the look, its layout, its habitat modules to afford more room for your crew, an improved grav drive for long distance jumps, and paint jobs. What parts you’ve bolted onto your ship will always have an impact, from crafting modules and weapon storage to cargo holds and mess halls. You can even make your ship look like mechanized animals, if you so wish.

Different kinds of ships will also serve different purposes, so if you want to engage in space combat, fighters will be your best but, while for smuggling and cargo missions, a space freighter will be the way to go. Hiring and managing your crew will also be essential, and not just for for upkeep. Not only can you find new potential recruits at space ports, you can