Starfield Fleet Expansion
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #55 of 202 Ships mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Starfield Fleet Expansion V1. 1
Requires the Ship Vendor Framework for ships to be available at vendors:
https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/10057
Also, please be aware: Due to what we believe to be a bug in the most recent update, some users are having issues with graphical stuttering in The Well, Neon, and other interior cells with crowds. The issue has been reported to Bethesda, but it has not been officially claimed by them yet, and there is no known work around as of this moment.
The "Starfield Fleet Expansion" mod aims to significantly enhance your spaceship experience in Starfield. Below are the key features:
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[]Expanded Ship Variety: The updated release now features over 30 uniquely designed ships, plus additional faction variants. From large cargo haulers to agile fighters, powerful corvettes, heavy gunships, assault dropships, and reconnaissance craft, these ships are meticulously designed to blend seamlessly with Starfield's shipyards and factions, enhancing immersion within the game’s universe and lore.
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]Abundant Choices: Players can choose from a wide array of ships, with even more options planned for future releases (see roadmap). Whether you’re a trader, explorer, or combat enthusiast, there’s a ship to match your playstyle.Added features:
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[]Dynamic Encounters: All custom ships have now been integrated into faction spawn lists, appearing in their respective variants during unpredictable encounters. As you explore the starfield, expect to meet these vessels as either friendly or hostile ships.
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]Boarding and Exploration: Like the existing ships in the game, this mod allows players to explore and purchase the new ships from vendors across the universe or board them during encounters. Be cautious—some ships are formidable adversaries![]Adjusted Loot Lists: Cargo haulers and transport vessels now carry loot proportional to their cargo capacity. You may come across empty haulers, but fully loaded vessels with abundant cargo are also possible, enhancing the realism of encounters and associated playstyles.
[]Field Guide: For a full catalog of all available ships, additional lore, ship levels, threat ratings, and information on whether a design uses glitch or vanilla building styles, refer to the added Starfield Fleet Expansion Field Guide.
[*]V1. 1: Mod and tech by u/Vodswyld (without whom this mod wouldn’t exist), with 32 unique ship designs by u/Anarchy_Nova, u/f36263, and u/wizzackr. All ships are available at various star yards across the galaxy. Crimson Fleet, Spacer, Tracker Alliance, UC, Galbank, and Freestar variants spawn randomly. Loot lists hav
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[]Dynamic Encounters: All custom ships have now been integrated into faction spawn lists, appearing in their respective variants during unpredictable encounters. As you explore the starfield, expect to meet these vessels as either friendly or hostile ships.
Adds community-built ships from Reddit ship builders to Starfield, purchasable at vendors and encountered in space. A collaborative fleet expansion with 1,117 endorsements and 64,331 downloads, last updated September 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-driven content with 1,117 endorsements and 64k downloads—clearly a hit.
- Fresh ships from Reddit builders add variety to the vanilla fleet.
- Active development (last updated Sept 2024) means more ships are on the way.
⚠️ Cons
- No specific ship list or stats provided—you're going in blind.
- Potential conflicts with other ship mods or save games—test carefully.
For Starfield players who want more ship variety without building their own. If you're tired of the same old ships and want to see what the community has crafted, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla-only or need detailed documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod page for any required dependencies before installing.
- Make a save before adding the mod, so you can revert if ships cause issues.
- Visit multiple ship vendors to see the full range of new ships.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Starfield Fleet Expansion Team
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 64,331
- Endorsements
- 1,117
- Category
- Ships
- Created
- 7/28/2024
- Updated
- 9/5/2024
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