Best Starfield outpost locations, resources, how to locate, and more

Starfield outpost
A guide on Starfield's best outpost locations, resources, and more (Image via Bethesda)

Bethesda's Starfield is unmatched when it comes to intricate base-building game mechanics. In this expansive universe, players can construct and personalize countless Starfield outposts across a multitude of uncharted star systems. By doing so, they can extract all sorts of scarce and valuable materials. However, it is the player's responsibility to create and develop their personal outposts.

You need not fret about finding the necessary information as Starfield provides an in-game Help menu. You can establish a Starfield outpost in a jiffy without any hassle.


Best Starfield outpost locations

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Gathering and purchasing materials like iron and aluminum will be necessary for constructing your outpost. These materials should be loaded onto your ship for transportation to the outpost site.

Available resources for outpost construction vary from planet to planet. Therefore, it is crucial to select a location for your primary base that has plentiful supply of the necessary resources nearby.

To select the ideal planet for your outpost location, consider the following factors:

  • Climate
  • Atmosphere
  • Raw material
  • Magnetosphere

You have to use resources to create structures, machines, and equipment, so it is necessary to find a planet that has the resources you need, as well as water, a livable atmosphere, and a favorable climate.


How to locate your outposts in Starfield

Look for the house symbol next to a star system to find your outposts. (Image via Bethesda)
Look for the house symbol next to a star system to find your outposts. (Image via Bethesda)

There's a possibility that you have established multiple outposts in Starfield's expansive universe, which boasts over a thousand planets. This is due to the need to collect specialized resources from individual planets. Thus, it's highly likely that you'll have constructed bases in various locations.

If you're trying to find a certain outpost, things might get tricky as you're unable to keep tabs on all of them in one place. However, navigating your way to the selected outpost is possible by using the Starmap.

To find the outposts:

  1. Go the Starmap and zoom out to the whole galaxy.
  2. Look for the house icon located beside the star system.
  3. Find your outpost on a planet in a star system by heading over there.

Thus, it’s quite easy to tell which star system has your outpost, as the symbol of a house appears next to it.


How to build an outpost in Starfield

Gather resources and place the beacon to build an outpost (Image via Bethesda)
Gather resources and place the beacon to build an outpost (Image via Bethesda)

You must activate an Outpost Beacon to establish your outpost. Placement options are nearly endless. However, it is important to consider nearby hazards and the proximity of valuable resources.

Follow these steps to build an outpost:

  1. Find the perfect place for your outpost.

  2. Aim your Scanner at the desired location.
  3. To place the Outpost Beacon, hit "R" on the keyboard or "X" on the controller.
  4. Confirm the location.
  5. You can select from a variety of buildings and machines from a newly opened menu to begin construction.

You could begin with an extractor that will suck up subterranean water and then move on to setting up a solar array to generate electrical energy for the nearby apparatus.

Numerous outposts can be constructed in Starfield, which can then be joined using Cargo Links.


Resources needed to build Starfield outpost

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To have a comfortable time in the game, it's necessary to explore and gather resources. They are vital for various tasks, such as creating medicine, crafting weapons, modifying them, and building outposts. To uncover prime resource locations, utilize your scanner and map out your ideal target.

Your outpost's establishment begins with a beacon, followed by water, and finally, power, as outlined previously. It's crucial to attract both residents and employees to your outpost, and the resources listed below are the necessary expenses to take into account:

  • Copper: 3
  • Aluminum: 22
  • Beryllium: 2
  • Nickel: 4
  • Iron: 10
  • Lead: 4
  • Tungsten: 7
  • Sealant: 6
  • Lubricant: 4

To construct an outpost, aluminum, and iron should be your primary focus, but rarer elements can also be sourced from your base. An alternate approach is to purchase materials directly from merchants to fund the development of your outpost, though this can be pretty pricey.

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