Hopetech Ship Hab Expansion (HSHE)
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #54 of 202 Ships mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
This mod adds Hopetech-themed multi-deck habs to the shipbuilder. The modules are fully furnished and retain Hopetech’s utilitarian design language, featuring integrated stairs, spacious interiors and a select half-level doors. These habs are designed to fit alongside vanilla habs to create larger, more immersive interiors.
Added content
[]1x0. 5x1 Hopetech Half Cross Brace
The Half Crossbrace is a small edition to the mod to help link up modules that becomes offset with the additional doors on the 2W hab modules. It is currently only available as a port/stbd variant with a structural attachment point on the top and bottom.
[]1x1x(2-4) Hopetech Stair
The Stairs are tall habs that grants access to multiple decks with a small footprint. These are the most flexible habs possible with doors on each level in three directions, half level doors in the 4th direction as well as ladders on the top and bottom.
Available variants:
[]1x3x2 Hopetech Cargo Hall
The Cargo Hall is a open and particularly wide hab. It contains plenty of cargo detailing as well as a crafting area with a custom weapon workbench. Consequently, the hab provides a large quantity of cargo and ship fuel stats.
The upper deck has a walkway going all the way across the fore wall. If any of the aft doors are in use on the upper deck, walkways will spawn in to grant access to them. This hab only comes in one variant.
[]2x1x2 Hopetech Control Hub
The Control Hub is an open hab with a distinct fore and aft section. It features cargo decorations on the lower floor, a navigation table, an industrial workbench and a total of 3 crew stations.
The aft section of the hab has port, stbd and aft doors on both levels. The front section is elevated half a level and has only one set of port, stbd and fore doors. The hab functions as a spine/crossbrace and will attempt to open all doors connected to it.
Available variants:
- Fore,
- Aft,
- Fore empty,
- Aft empty,
[*]2x1x2 Hopetech Crew Quarters
The Crew Quarters is a two level
Adds Hopetech-themed multi-deck habs to Starfield's shipbuilder, expanding customization options for ship builders. With 424 endorsements and 67,017 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more variety in ship construction.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 424 endorsements and 67k downloads
- Fills a gap for Hopetech fans wanting more ship hab variety
- Simple concept that directly enhances shipbuilding creativity
⚠️ Cons
- No explicit compatibility notes for other ship mods
- Last updated May 2026 — check for conflicts with recent game patches
For Starfield shipbuilders who want more Hopetech-themed hab options to diversify their designs. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or non-Hopetech content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod files in the correct Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex for easy installation.
- In the shipbuilder, look for the new habs under the Hopetech category when customizing your ship.
- If you use other ship part mods, check load order to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Avalaunch
- Version
- 3.2.0
- Downloads
- 67,017
- Endorsements
- 424
- Category
- Ships
- Created
- 7/14/2025
- Updated
- 5/5/2026
🔧 How to Install Starfield Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Starfield →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Starfield commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Starfield mods await