Starfield players are already transforming the vastness of space into personalized sanctuaries, crafting outposts that range from sprawling industrial factories to luxurious homes with panoramic views. With the game’s deep building and customization mechanics, some players have dedicated hundreds of hours to perfecting their bases, turning the act of outpost creation into an art form that enhances the adventure beyond exploration and combat. These outposts not only serve as resource hubs and safehouses but also showcase the creativity and dedication fueling the Starfield community’s passion for the game.
Starfield starts with the player acquiring a new spaceship and taking off to explore the stars. There are ways to begin with some real estate – you can start with a home and lots of debt, or go and visit their parents in New Atlantis – but most players just have their ship and a place to crash with the explorers’ society Constellation. As the game opens up, you can then build your own outposts – and some locales are more stunning than others.
You can collect resources from your outposts. You can also add defensive tools like turrets to ensure that your little slices of paradise remain unscathed by attackers. While my first outpost was essentially just a bedroom, content creators are helpfully posting guides on how to create nice living spaces with cozy breakfast nooks (or industrial farms for helpful supplies).
My favorite posts are the ones that focus on just the vibes of a specific planet. SirPeasantbury shared his base across the lake from New Atlantis, and the view is stunning.
New Atlantis is understandably prime real estate, and other players have set up shop in the same location. It’s not the best choice for industry, but the views are unmatched.
If you like nice views but you don’t like being close to the city, there are other places you can build on. Why stand on a mountain cliff and gaze out at the wilderness when you can do so in an ultra-chic chair in your outpost?
Meanwhile, the base seen below on the red planet is humble, but that’s the point. It’s a neat starter outpost that fits an early-game playthrough, and it doesn’t seem that far off from modern NASA aesthetics. Norespawns has even created a YouTube tutorial so you can steal this look.
Edwin B. offers another relatively simple base, but I love the verdant green environment around it. It’s not a visually revolutionary planet, with wild fauna and a landscape full of strange colors, but it definitely looks like a pleasant small base.
Maybe you prefer something more luxurious. May I interest you in this beachfront property? Great for any researchers, artiifact hunters, or anyone who likes a little open-concept real estate.
One player chose to go ultra-simple with a joke on the typical “male living space” and honestly, it doesn’t seem like that bad a place to live. Sure, it’s not much of a sci-fi utopia, but at least it doesn’t have the chaos of a spaceship hatch filled to capacity with potatoes. Why notgo live out in the middle of nowhere? Sounds peaceful!
How are Starfield players transforming outposts into stunning space homes
Starfield players are transforming outposts into stunning space homes by leveraging the game’s versatile building system that allows for modular construction of habitat units ranging from simple living quarters to advanced research labs and storage facilities. They use a combination of top-down fly cam views for strategic layout planning and on-foot perspectives to fine-tune intricate details and decorations, enabling highly personalized and aesthetically pleasing designs. Players also incorporate crafting and research stations into their outposts, turning them into functional hubs for creating equipment and unlocking new technologies, which deepens the immersion and utility of their bases. Additionally, some players enhance their outposts with mods and creative decorations, such as building entire cities above water or relaxing themed retreats, showcasing their creativity and making each outpost unique. The integration of crew management and resource logistics further transforms these outposts into lively, thriving colonies where inhabitants can live, work, and socialize, adding a dynamic and realistic layer to the player-built space homes.
How are players using mods to enhance their Starfield outposts
Starfield players are using mods to significantly enhance their outposts by expanding building options, improving functionality, and adding immersive details. For example, the Outpost Ultimate Tweaks mod increases outpost size by 100%, removes build limits, raises build height, and makes construction on uneven terrain easier. It also adds new crafting stations, advanced technology items, and practical features like faction mission terminals, trade kiosks, and ammo printers, making outposts more essential and engaging hubs.
Other mods, such as the Outpost Habs Extended mod, introduce new types of outpost habitats with customizable aesthetics ranging from classic sci-fi to cozy wooden themes, allowing players to tailor the look and feel of their bases. Additionally, some mods enable players to build outposts in orbiting space stations, expanding the scope of base-building beyond planetary surfaces.
More expansive mods like TGS Galactic Colonies Expanse add entire colony systems with farming, bio-domes, mechs, and powerful turrets for defense, transforming outposts into fully functional settlements with new gameplay layers. These mods often include hundreds of decorative items that give outposts a lived-in, personalized atmosphere, encouraging players to return frequently to manage resources, craft gear, and customize their space homes.
Overall, mods empower Starfield players to push beyond the base game’s limitations, creating stunning, functional, and highly personalized outposts that enrich their space exploration experience.
