Master the Art of Ship Sales in Starfield for Maximum Profit

Throughout their journey in Starfield, players have the opportunity to amass a considerable number of spaceships. The game provides various ways to acquire ships, including purchase options and mission rewards. Additionally, Starfield incorporates a robust piracy system that enables players to seize ships and add them to their collection. However, this inevitably leads to a common issue encountered in many RPGs: a lack of storage space.

When confronted with this predicament, players should consider selling at least one of their ships as the optimal solution. While this system may appear straightforward, it is easily overlooked. This guide will assist players in locating the exact steps required to complete this task and highlight the benefits they can reap as they progress further in the game.

Where to Sell Ships in Starfield

Starfield's vastness can make it easy to overlook its many impressive features, including the ability to sell ships. This mechanic is closely connected to Ship Services, the central hub for ship upgrades and repairs in Starfield.

Ship Services can generally be found at major-city spaceports as well as smaller outposts throughout Starfield, ensuring players have convenient access to them. While players will encounter the Ship Services Technician early in the game, they may also be learning other important mechanics at the same time. Fortunately, these helpful merchants and craftspeople are always available throughout the game, so players will never reach a point where they cannot rely on their assistance.

The technician in New Atlantis will be found right next to the Transit Authority Kiosk, directly in front of the landing area the players always uses.

How to Sell a Ship in Starfield

It is important to save your progress before selling a ship. By doing so, you can easily go back to a previous point in the game in case you mistakenly sell the wrong ship or feel regretful about your decision.

To initiate the sale of a ship, simply interact with the technician and press the A button (or its equivalent on PC). From the ensuing dialogue options, select "Let me see what ships you have for sale," or the option that closely resembles it. This will promptly display a comprehensive list of ships for sale at the particular location. It's worth noting that each technician operating within Starfield offers a unique selection of vessels.

Once in the ship overview menu, locate the 'Sell' command prompt at the bottom of the screen. To activate it, press the Y button. This action will switch the Ship Overview from 'Buy' to 'Sell.' Pressing Y once again will revert it back to 'Buy.' Now, the players' ships will be showcased. Use the RB or LB buttons to navigate to the next ship in the players' inventory.

To view the value of each ship at a specific location, refer to the ship's information menu at the bottom. Avoid relying on the value information displayed in the player's own ship overview, as the actual prices will be significantly lower when attempting to sell.

To finalize the transaction and sell the chosen ship, press the A button.

How To Make Money Fast Selling Ships

Once players grasp the intricacies of ship sales, they can utilize Starfield's piracy mechanics to consistently earn a substantial amount of credits. With minimal initial investment, players can venture into a lucrative ship stealing enterprise.

To begin, players need to unlock the Targeting Control Systems skill in the Tech skill branch, enabling them to target a ship's engines for successful ship commandeering.

Afterward, players should utilize Starfield's Ship Builder to install basic upgrades to their ship's weapons and shields. In the future, players can enhance their ships into formidable space-faring weapons, but initially, the primary focus should be on avoiding catastrophic damage. Fortunately, the Frontier is well-equipped to deal with the bandits present in Starfield's Settled Systems.

It is important to note that ships cannot be docked and boarded until all combat has ceased. Therefore, in the event of a large-scale space battle, it may be wise to wait until there is only one ship remaining. Once this is the case, disabling its engines and then boarding the ship would be a suitable course of action. Additionally, players must eliminate all individuals on board a ship before they can claim ownership, so it is essential to keep this in mind. Although dealing with pirates may not pose much of a problem, it is crucial to consider that the killing of innocent bystanders would greatly offend Companions.

Technicians have approximately 72,000 credits in their accounts, enabling players to repeat this process at different locations until resources are depleted. Additionally, players have the choice to retain any desired ship based on personal preference.

Starfield is currently accessible on Xbox Series X/S and PC.