Unlock Starfield: Transform Your Dream Home into Reality (and Find Out if It Exceeds Expectations)

Starfield's Dream Home trait is among several optional traits that players can select at the start of the game. Similar to other Starfield traits, it offers advantages and disadvantages, granting players the opportunity to have their dream house in the vastness of space.

Yet, players may question the implications of choosing the Dream Home trait in Starfield and its value. The game provides limited guidance on customizing the dream home, but fortunately, there is an option to remove the trait if players determine it doesn't suit their preferences.

Where to Find Your Dream Home in Starfield

Players need to complete the 'One Small Step' mission to access the Dream Home in Starfield. After meeting Constellation at the Lodge, the Dream Home mission becomes available. Using the star map, players can navigate to the dream home situated on the planet Nesoi in the Olympus System, which is located to the right of Alpha Centauri.

Once players arrive at Nesoi, they should scan the planet to pinpoint the landing spot for the dream home, which is identified by the character's chosen name on the home icon.

Upon arrival, the Dream Home is initially locked for players. To gain entry, players are required to make an interest-only mortgage payment of 500 credits. This can be done by selecting the "pay" option in the menu when approaching the front door. By completing this action, players are granted one week of access to explore the house before the next payment is due. Alternatively, access can be extended until the mortgage is fully paid to GalBank.

Is the Dream Home Trait Worth It In Starfield?

There are several pros and cons of choosing the Dream Home trait in Starfield:

Pros:

When players start the game, they immediately gain access to a lavish home base, eliminating the need to spend time constructing the entire building, similar to building an Outpost in Starfield. Although it is more expensive than certain homes in Starfield, it is still more affordable than some properties in areas such as Neon. This feature can be enjoyable for players who appreciate lifestyle elements and desire to personalize their living space.

The Dream Home feature can be easily and promptly removed by players if they have a change of heart. In the event that players fail to make a mortgage payment, they will temporarily lose access to the house until payment is made rather than losing it completely.

Drawbacks:

The cost is steep, requiring 125,000 credits to fully purchase the home or opting for weekly mortgage payments of 500 credits. This additional expenditure may deter certain players. More reasonably priced properties can be found in locations such as New Atlantis.

The Dream Home becomes unnecessary as players have the option to purchase homes or construct outposts on other planets, providing benefits such as storage and research capabilities. By building outposts on Starfield's planets, players can have greater authority over the design and placement of their living space.

While the Dream Home features a kitchen with a cooking station, washroom facilities, and some balcony decor, it lacks any additional decorations, potentially discouraging players from personalizing it through customization.

How to Remove the Dream Home Trait in Starfield

To remove the Dream Home trait, players can visit Landry Hollifield, a representative of GalBank, located in the Commercial District of New Atlantis. Inform Landry that they no longer wish to keep the house and want it to be foreclosed. Initially, players need to talk to Landry about debt collection opportunities. After that, they can speak with him again to access the house dialogue options. Select the option 'The bank can have the house. Go ahead and foreclose.' to remove the Dream Home trait.

It is important for players to remove any decorations or items from the property before requesting foreclosure. Otherwise, these belongings will become property of the bank. On the other hand, if players wish to pay off the mortgage, they must pay the full amount of 125,000 credits. Paying off the mortgage eliminates the need for weekly payments and ensures full ownership of the property without the risk of being locked out.

How to Decorate and Customize Your Dream Home in Starfield

To personalize and adorn the Dream Home, players can access the square console on the wall, located to the left of the kitchen. By selecting the console, they will be presented with a range of decoration options including crafting, furniture, decorations, displays, and miscellaneous items. Moreover, players have the flexibility to choose from different designs and variants of each item, such as various types of sofas, to suit their individual preferences.

In order to create beautiful home decor items, players need to gather crafting resources by exploring and surveying different planets. The required resources to build each item can be found in the top left corner of the screen, such as Fiber and Aluminium. Some resources, like Caelumite for modding spacesuits in Starfield, can only be found on specific planets or are incredibly rare. However, resources used for decorating purposes are usually easier to find, such as Structural Material.

In Build mode, players have the freedom to adjust the camera position, allowing them to effortlessly rearrange and position items within the house according to their preferences. They can even choose to remove items completely and begin the process anew. Starfield is currently accessible on Xbox Series X/S and PC.