Seizure Of Ships - Take Over Restricted Ships
🟡 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- ✅ Updated 10 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
- 🏆 #39 of 136 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Have you ever come across a unique or interesting looking ship, but for some reason you're unable to take it over for yourself? Or maybe you've picked the Wanted trait, had bounty hunters land nearby and ambush you, only for you to be unable to steal their ship after taking them out? If so, then you're in the right place.
This mod removes the restriction on ships' pilot seats, so that you are no longer blocked from commandeering them. As long the ship has a cockpit and a pilot seat you can reach, you can (probably) take it over right away and add it to your fleet to fly, upgrade and customize like any other ship. In case there is a hostile crew on board, you will have to take it out first. Keep in mind that the ship needs to be boardable first - either on the ground, or in space, for you to be able to take it over.
Important warning:
Upon attempting to sit in the pilot seat of a restricted ship for the first time, you will receive a warning textbox that this ship is restricted and if you're sure that you want to proceed. Consider this your "save your game now just in case" warning, if by chance your new vessel ends up breaking the game. Be sure to commandeer responsibly, as some ships were never intended to be taken (e.g. the UC Vigilance) and can break quests or the game as a whole. Save often and happy pirating!
Installation/Uninstallation
1. If you haven't already set up loose files modding, navigate to Documents\My Games\Starfield and create a StarfieldCustom.ini, if you don't already have it.
2. Add the following lines to StarfieldCustom.ini:
bInvalidateOlderFiles=1
sResourceDataDirsFinal=3. Install this mod with the latest version of a mod manager like Mod Organizer 2 (recommended) or Vortex. Please save yourself the headaches and don't install mods manually.
Safe to install/uninstall at any time. Already affected ships will remain unrestricted after uninstalling, but any ships encountered in the future will revert to the vanilla behaviour.
Compatibility
Not compatible with Shade's Ship Stealing - This mod achieves similar results but in a different way, chose one or the other.
Compatible (and recommended to use alongside) with Sit To Add Ship to Fleet.
Compatible with Spaceship Manager by using the patch from the optional files.
Credits
Bethesda for Starfield
Orvid for Champollion and Caprica
ElminsterAU for SF1Edit
Nukem for Plugins.txt Enabler
This mod removes the restriction on piloting ships in Starfield, allowing players to take over any ship they encounter. It's a simple quality-of-life tweak for players who want to commandeer vessels without being blocked. With 863 endorsements and recent updates, it's a popular and maintained choice.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 863 endorsements and 34k downloads.
- Recently updated (June 2026) so likely works with current game version.
- Straightforward fix for a common annoyance—just install and go.
⚠️ Cons
- May affect game balance by letting you take over ships you normally couldn't.
- No mention of compatibility with other ship-related mods.
For Starfield players who hate being told 'you can't pilot this ship' and want to commandeer any vessel they come across. Perfect for spacers and pirates who want more freedom. Skip if you prefer a more restricted, lore-friendly experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install the mod correctly by placing the files in your Data folder or using a mod manager.
- If you're using other ship mods, test this one first to ensure no conflicts.
- Remember to save before attempting to take over a ship, just in case something goes wrong.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- ferrari365
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 34,002
- Endorsements
- 863
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 10/14/2023
- Updated
- 6/21/2026
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