To build an outpost in Starfield, the basic steps are:
- Find a suitable planet or moon, preferably without extreme conditions and with resources like aluminum or iron nearby.
- Equip your scanner (F key on PC, LB button on Xbox), locate a good spot on the planet, and place an Outpost Beacon by pressing X (Xbox) or R (PC) to claim the land.
- Build essential structures such as resource extractors on nearby minerals and a power source to supply them.
- Construct a small building for shelter and workstations like the Industrial Workbench.
- Add storage buildings or transfer containers to hold the mined resources.
- Consider building turrets or defenses to protect your outpost from hostile creatures or pirates.
- Expand your outpost network by building cargo links to automate resource delivery between outposts and your main base.
Keep in mind that outpost building capacity and the ability to build on planets with extreme conditions can be unlocked through upgrading the Planetary Habitation skill. In summary, outpost building in Starfield involves selecting a strategic location, claiming it, setting up mining and power infrastructure, adding storage, and defending your operations. This allows resource farming and base expansion across planets in your space exploration.
