Summary
Using the game’s ship builder, aStarfieldplayer managed to make an extremely compact ship with over 10,000 cargo capacity. WhileStarfieldhas had a mixed reception on Steamand across social media overall, there are a fair few features in the latest Bethesda sandbox that have received near-universal praise since launch. Many players seem to agree that the gunplay inStarfieldis a major improvement over older Bethesda titles such asFallout 4, and its ship builder is widely considered to be the highlight of the game.
While players have used it to recreate a plethora of famous starships from other sci-fi franchises, theship builder inStarfieldis also tied to its gameplay in a meaningful and intricate way. Not only are characters expected to frequently engage in space combat, but their cargo capacity also dictates how many resources and loot they can carry before needing to unload at the nearest Trade Authority terminal. These factors are ultimately what make the ship builder so interesting a system, becauseStarfieldplayers need to be mindful of both form and function.
A popular subculture in theStarfieldship design community revolves around attempting to build the smallest possible ships, while still retaining their functionality. Keeping these parameters in mind, aStarfieldplayer named LastMumzy submitted their “Capybara” build on YouTube, with an interior solely consisting of a cockpit that connects to a 3x2 habitat layout on two floors. With a jump range of 29 light years, 3520 shields, 100 mobility, 6,000 base cargo capacity, and a maximum crew size of 10, the Capybara is a premium Class C vessel in all but size.
Byinvesting in the correctStarfieldskills, players can push the limit of the Capybara’s cargo capacity to 10,935, effectively turning it into a hauler that still retains its high mobility. The particle weapons also pack a punch, allowingStarfieldplayers to tackle even the most difficult space encounters with Va’ruun zealots or Crimson Fleet pirates. The Capybara ship build was accomplished without the use of mods, meaning that even Xbox players can replicate the design.
WhileBethesda has teased upcomingStarfieldfeaturescoming in early 2024, players are hoping that ship blueprints will be added at some point to the game. Not only would it allow fans to more easily share their designs across the community, but it would also make it much easier to replicate one’s favorite build when crossing through Unity during a New Game Plus playthrough ofStarfield. The big positive about ship builds like the Capybara is that they don’t rely on as many parts as the averageStarfieldvessel does.
