Master the Art of Weapon Holstering in Starfield

While exploring the vast galaxy in Starfield, players will have the opportunity to experiment with a wide array of weapons. With numerous exciting options available, it may take some time for gamers to identify their preferred choices. To make informed decisions, they will need to test these weapons on the battlefield. Nevertheless, Starfield encompasses more than just combat scenarios, and there may be occasions where players should refrain from brandishing firearms.

Initially, players may find it challenging to familiarize themselves with the game's controls, making it difficult to execute certain actions. This guide aims to assist players in understanding how they can effectively remove their equipped weapons in Starfield. By doing so, they will have the convenience of stowing their weapons when they are not required.

How to Equip a Weapon

To quickly equip a weapon in Starfield during a fight, players should memorize the following three methods:

1. Utilize the Shoot button, which is the RT button on Xbox or the left button click on PC.

Press the Target button (LT on Xbox, right button click on PC)

Press the Reload button (X on Xbox, R on PC)

How to Unequip a Weapon

Prior to brandishing any weaponry, gamers have the option to temporarily pause the game, granting them a moment to peruse the assortment of weapons they have previously chosen and are about to equip. Should players desire to alter their weapon of choice, they can effortlessly do so by navigating to the Weapons category within their inventory. Alternatively, they may opt to expedite the process by directly selecting the desired weapon from the item wheel; however, this requires prior favoriting of the weapon in question.

Equipping a weapon in Starfield offers numerous options, but when it comes to holstering, there's a singular method. To stow away their weapon, players need to press and hold the Reload button. For those who haven't customized their bindings, simply press and hold X on Xbox and R on PC.

Players who have previously modified their key bindings can easily view their chosen Reload button by pausing the game, accessing the Settings tab in the System menu, and navigating to the Bindings section. Within this section, the "Reload/Sheathe Weapon" options dictate the controls for this particular action. For those dissatisfied with the default controls, the game offers the flexibility to freely customize them within this menu.

Starfield is now available for PC and Xbox Series X/S.