How to Dock Ships in Starfield? In the vastness of space, knowing how to steer your spaceship is super important for space explorers. In the exciting game Starfield by Bethesda, you get to explore a huge universe full of mysteries and adventures. But there’s one thing you’ll need to do early on: dock your spaceship at the Nova Galactic Staryard space station for a mission called “The Old Neighborhood.” The tricky part is, the game doesn’t really tell you how to do this. Now, when you’re landing on a planet, it’s pretty easy – you just pick a spot, and your spaceship lands smoothly.
But when you’re out in space and need to meet up with another spaceship or a space station like the Staryard or The Eye, that’s a whole different skill you need to learn. In this article, we’re going to explain how to do it. So, get ready, space commander! We’re about to take a journey into space and discover the secrets of docking your spaceship like a pro in Starfield.
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How to Dock Ships
- Select Your Target: When you want to dock your ship in Starfield, the first step is to choose the space station or ship you want to approach. To do this:
- On an Xbox controller, press the A button.
- On a PC, press the E key.
- This input allows you to cycle through nearby objects in space, such as planets, stations, and other ships, whether they are friendly or hostile.
- Hail Your Target (Optional): While not always necessary, it’s a polite gesture to hail the ship or station you intend to dock with. To do this:
- On an Xbox controller, hold down the A button.
- On a PC, hold down the E key.
- Approach Your Target: Get your ship within 500 meters of the selected station or ship. Once you’re close enough, you’ll receive the option to dock. To initiate docking:
- On an Xbox controller, hold down the X button.
- On a PC, hold down the R key.
- Access Docked Options: From the pilot’s seat of your ship, you’ll have three choices:
- Board: If you want to enter the space station or ship you’ve docked with, select this option.
- Undock: Choose this option if you wish to detach your ship from the station or vessel.
- Get Up: This option allows you to exit the pilot’s seat and move around your own ship. You can then head to your ship’s airlock to access the door leading to the other vessel.
We hope you have now a better understanding on how to dock ships in Starfield! If you liked this guide, make sure to check out our other Starfield Articles!
