Astroneer - Become a Starship Designer
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #37 of 49 Quests mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Astroneer: Become a Starship Designer
Live your dream as a starship designer!
Welcome to Astroneer, a mod for Starfield that puts you in the shoes of a freelance ship designer. With this mod, you're not just exploring the galaxy – you're shaping it, one ship at a time.
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Disclaimer: Astroneer is still in a Beta stage. There will be bugs and things to continue to flush out.
Features
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[]Ship Contracts Galore: Dive into a variety of contracts from the mission board, each tailored to a specific type of vessel - Explorers, Fighters, Haulers, Luxury ships, and Interceptors. Whether it's maximizing firepower for a Fighter or ensuring the opulence of a Luxury cruiser, each contract comes with its unique challenges and requirements.
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]Meet Aria Collins: Your guide and collaborator in the shipbuilding world. Aria, from Atlas Astronautics, is a witty, hands-on ship designer who will work with you on every project. She's more at home with a wrench in hand than behind a desk – a true gearhead who brings personality and expertise to your journey.[]Progression System: Your work pays off! Completing contracts earns you XP, Credits, and Salvage resources. Use salvage to complete over 25 new research projects for global upgrades, new ship parts, or discounts through Aria.
[]Space Encounters: Ever wondered what happens to your ships after they leave the dock? In Astroneer, you'll encounter your creations out in the vastness of space. Hail them, steal them, or engage in a little space piracy – the choice is yours!
Ready to take the helm of your shipbuilding career? Download Astroneer now and start forging the future of space travel in Starfield!
Installation
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[]Extract files into the \Data folder of your Starfield installation.
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]Include Astroneer.esm at the top of your plugins.txt (see below)This mod requires Plugins.txt Enabler which also requires SFSE or ASIL (GamePass) because it was made in xEdit and is packaged as . ESM plugin file.
Please read detailed instructions provided by SFSE and Plugins.txt Enabler if you have not used any ESM mods yet! Open their respective pages and the instructions are all there!
After you have requirements taken care of, please add the following lines to your Plugins.txt file, complete text file should look like this:
# This file is used by Starfield to keep track of your downloaded content.
*Astroneer.esm
Save the file and start the game using sfse_loader.exe. (Or for GamePass follow instructions provided by Plugins.txt Enabler)
Note that this mod should work just fine with GamePass version as well, please just make sure to follow Plugin.txt Enabler instructi
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[]Extract files into the \Data folder of your Starfield installation.
Astroneer - Become a Starship Designer is a quest mod that transforms you into a freelance ship designer. It introduces a radiant quest system for building thematic ships and a fully voiced NPC named Aria Collins. With 478 endorsements and recent updates, it's a solid choice for players seeking narrative-driven building challenges.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Radiant quests mean endless variety—no two ship builds feel the same.
- Aria Collins is fully voiced, which is rare for mods and adds real immersion.
- Active development (last updated Dec 2023) and a solid community (478 endorsements).
⚠️ Cons
- Description cuts off mid-sentence—missing details on quest depth and ship customization.
- May require a mod manager for proper installation, but that's not confirmed.
For Astroneer players who love building and want a structured goal beyond sandbox freedom. If you enjoy quest-driven gameplay and voiced NPCs, this is a must-try. Skip if you prefer pure creative mode without objectives.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's forum page for any hidden requirements—the description is incomplete.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to handle installation and updates smoothly.
- Start with a simple ship build to learn the quest flow before tackling complex designs.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- codegangsta
- Version
- 0.0.3
- Downloads
- 13,912
- Endorsements
- 478
- Category
- Quests
- Created
- 12/7/2023
- Updated
- 12/11/2023
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