The best mods for Starfield

Starfield is growing bigger and richer thanks to modders working as hard as those in the Elder Scrolls and Fallout communities. PC Gamer Portal talked about the best mods for Starfield and how to install them.

How to install mods for Starfield

To install a mod, you usually need to move its files into a folder DocumentsMy GamesStarfieldDatabut it's better to follow the instructions for each modification. Some require additional steps and special dll files.

Additionally, almost all mods for Starfield require an ini file, which forces the game to load the necessary files instead of the standard ones. You can easily create it yourself; you only need to do it once.

• go to DocumentsMy GamesStarfieldData.
• Create a new text document and open it with Notepad.
• Add the lines below to it.
• Close the document and rename it StarfieldCustom.ini. Ignore warnings about changing extensions.

Text for file:

(Storage)

bInvalidateOlderFiles=1

sResourceDataDirsFinal=

Useful mods

Starfield instruction set expander. Adds scripting functionality to the game needed for many other mods.

Baka achievement support tool. Allows you to get achievements even using console commands. Requires Starfield Script Expansion Kit.

Add spaceships to the fleet. Allows you to add ships directly to the player's fleet.

Graphics and user interface mods

Starfield HD overhaul. Reworked textures and surfaces for higher resolution.

StarUI Inventory. A popular inventory option. Add a sortable item list to the game.

In-game FOV changer. Allows you to change perspective directly in the game using console commands.

Neutral LUT. Changed color correction to a more neutral color, removing blue tints in some scenes.

Dark mode for terminal. Added dark mode to all computers in the game.

Gameplay mods

Starfinance. Adds exchanges, galactic banks, credit mechanisms and the ability to borrow money to the game.

Skylly's Emporium AIO. 376 entries for the settlement building menu.

New Atlantis billboard map. Added a large, marked map of New Atlantis at key city locations near transportation hubs.

Starfield combat overhaul. Major rebalancing of the combat system, from increasing enemy health to weapons and skills.

Actual project. Difficulty level “Hardcore”. Increased weapon damage, more realistic stealth mechanics, limited ammunition reserves for NPCs.