Better Spaceship Interaction Distance
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #348 of 531 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Optionally, increases docking distance to 2000 from 500. I'm sure if you had a docking computer, it could engage a little sooner.
Optionally, increase ship loot distance from 250 to 2000.
Increases distance you can access the cargo on the ground to 2000.
Installation instructions
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[]Install using a mod manager, such as MO2 or Vortex. The FOMOD installer will give you option to install lower docking and looting distance patch.[/]
[]To install manually, extract the zip folder into the Data folder and activate the esm file via the Creations - Load Order section within the game menu.[/]
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Increases docking, looting, and cargo transfer distances for your spaceship, with a FOMOD installer offering a choice to set distances to 55 for a more immersive experience. A small but popular gameplay tweak with 161 endorsements and nearly 15k downloads, last updated in April 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 161 endorsements and nearly 15k downloads.
- Simple, focused tweak that enhances immersion without overhauling gameplay.
- FOMOD installer gives you control over the distance values.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is cut off—no full details on all options or exact default distances.
- Only one distance preset mentioned (55), so customization may be limited.
- May not be compatible with other mods that alter ship interaction distances.
For Starfield players who want a more immersive docking and looting experience by requiring closer proximity. Skip if you prefer the default convenience or want more extensive customization options.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to install and manage the FOMOD installer easily.
- If you're unsure about the distance change, start with the default option and test in-game.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other ship-related mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- eljefe
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Downloads
- 14,861
- Endorsements
- 161
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/2/2024
- Updated
- 4/1/2026
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