10 Best Starfield Companions, Ranked Worst To Best

Owning a Starfield penthouse has one notable downside: you risk losing everything if the property is stationed in New Atlantis. 

features some of the best faction questlines Bethesda has ever created, but some are better than others. Each questline has a distinct feel, creating a refreshing sense of variety from the main story as well as each other. They also have a lot of freedom, allowing players to role-play various characters within a somewhat fixed mission structure. However, some of ’s faction quests fall short of what the others deliver, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Yet, it’s clear that some questlines are far more engaging to play.

features numerous weapons, many of which, although beautiful, are very similar in appearance and animation — there is, however, a gameplay mechanic tied to the blade and handle of every weapon in the game — Fable Arts. Similar in principle to Weapon Arts from, Fable Arts, are special moves and abilities that can change the tide of combat. Coming in the form of attack Fable Arts, defense Fable Arts, and utility Fable Arts, this core gameplay mechanic is one of the most interesting aspects of the game — an impressive achievement in an expansive game that although not perfect comes shockingly close.

Though abandons many of the RPG-orientated elements of the franchise's past few installments, it retains a few excellent features. The Assassin's outfit has been an important part of the franchise since its inception in the mid-2000s — both for exclusively cosmetic reasons and for the perks that come with certain outfits. Although the significance of the protagonist's apparel peaked during the series' controversial RPG phase, the decision of what outfit to choose remains an incredibly important decision in the latest installment, — a significant and welcome return to the franchise's action-adventure roots.

A core component of Bethesda's latest RPG, , is the ability to create unique and powerful spacecraft. These custom ships are constructed of various parts that can be purchased, found, or gifted as a reward for completing missions. Though there are countless customization options, some parts are significantly better, rarer, and more expensive than others. Divided into three classes, the ultimate ship parts all come from the top tier of ship-building components, the C class.

features a nearly endless supply of quests. Some are great, some should be avoided, and some are so challenging that even the most hardened veteran of intergalactic exploration will struggle to survive and succeed. These quests are made obnoxiously difficult by a number of factors — powerful bosses, seemingly continuous onslaughts of enemies, or simply challenging requirements. Although some of the hardest quests, missions, and activities in can be skipped, others must be overcome to complete the main story.

A key gameplay mechanic in is the customization of attributes and abilities, but as the player progresses through the game, they will be able to unlock a number of interesting powers for their character which can dramatically alter play style. There is a total of 24 Starborn Powers available in; although some are, for all intents and purposes, useless, there are some Starborn Powers that are game-changing and can completely revolutionize combat, enhance exploration, and expedite the process of resource collecting.

is a visually stunning and atmospheric game, and like many of the most immersive ARPGs, it affords the player a degree of autonomy in the presentation of their playable character. Although there is the choice of eight unique Legion Arms and a seemingly countless number of weapons, perhaps the most significant visual customization option is the ability to select one of 17 costumes. Though they all are exceptionally well-designed, some are far cooler than others.

A series of Starfield live-action shorts are on the way to help you get to grips with the Settled Systems, and we’ve got our first look at the incredible set design already. Helmed by videogame short filmmaker Stephen Ford, the live-action series of shorts will help you learn even more about Bethesda’s newest universe.

is an ARPG with some incredibly immersive customization options, primarily among them the ability to customize the appearance of the protagonist, Pinocchio. These choices, although limited when compared with some other RPG games, are bountiful — with costumes, eight Legion Arms, and 11 accessories to choose from. Although the costumes and Legion Arms are limited in size and shape, there is no such restriction on accessories; as a result, the various masks and other pieces of headgear are some of the most unique customization options in. Although they are all well-designed, some are far cooler than others.

's greatly expands on the Perk tree, including a whole new branch of Relic skills. This new section is unlocked almost immediately after starting the DLC. After meeting the Netrunner Songbird in its opening chapters and agreeing to work with her, V is called to speak with her once more. Songbird grants them access to the Relic tree, also providing three starter Relic Points to subsidize their first new skill. Additional Relic Points can be found at Militech Data Terminals throughout 's map.

Legion Arms are one of the most important and interesting tools available in 's vast and varied arsenal. Although the game features more prosaic weaponry, such as the ubiquitous swords and axes, the option to have one of eight specialized mechanical arms ensures that 's combat remains fresh and unique — an impressive feat in an ever more saturated video game genre. Though not the only enjoyable gameplay mechanic in, Legion Arms certainly stands out and shines in a game that is not perfect but is shockingly close.