The quests in Starfield encompass a wide range of tones and themes. Some quests involve players making monumental choices that impact entire colonies, while others revolve around simple tasks for prominent individuals. The Overdesigned quest falls into the latter category, and although it may appear mundane, the rewards it offers are anything but ordinary.
This particular quest in Starfield requires players to make a decision. Fortunately, lives are not hanging in the balance, and the task is more akin to doing a favor for a friend. Nevertheless, the choices made during this quest determine the ultimate reward, and players must carefully weigh their options before selecting one.
Starfield: Overdesigned Quest Steps and Walkthrough
in the Narion system after assisting Walter Stroud in retrieving an artifact piece in Neon during the All That Money Can Buy quest. Stroud-Ecklund, the company's visionary, is seeking assistance in overcoming a creative hurdle to develop a cutting-edge commercial starship design. Thus, players are propelled into this quest, which entails the subsequent actions:
Find and Speak with Jules
(Optional) Speak to the team members
Speak with Jules about market research
Complete a passenger mission
(Optional) Complete a bounty mission
Speak with Jules one last time
Speak with Walter
Solving the Budget Issue
Jules will initially raise a concern regarding the budget, as the team aims to find a middle ground between the expenses required to complete the project and the final price point. Players have the option to cautiously manage the budget or persuade Jules to request additional funds from her higher-ups. This choice will inevitably impact the ultimate reward for this quest, but more details will be provided later on.
Persuading Jules might be difficult, so either get some points into the Persuasion skill or pop some Hippolyta pills before attempting to pass the skill check.
Conducting Market Research
Afterwards, players must undertake several bounties from the adjacent job board to gather ship performance data. Utilize a passenger and a bounty mission to further progress through the objective list.
These bounties are generated randomly, yet they are straightforward and effortless to fulfill. Simply follow the quest markers and report back to Jules once both are accomplished. Players are not obligated to undertake all the tasks on the mission board, but they are available for those seeking additional Credits on the side.
Compromise or Team-Building Exercise?
The final step of this quest entails meeting with the design team once again. Players are presented with two options: compromising with the team or leading a team-building exercise. Opting for compromise by accepting a smaller budget will reward players with the Kepler S, an unarmed B-class ship boasting swift engines and a dependable grav drive designed specifically for long-range jumps.
Alternatively, players can opt to fully invest their budget and lead an enthusiastic team-building exercise to obtain the Kepler R, a massive and intricately designed spaceship. This formidable C-class vessel resembles a freight ship that is capable of interstellar travel.
Determining the superior option proves challenging, but the Kepler R narrowly edges ahead due to its favorable selling price. It is crucial for players to possess expert Piloting skills before operating this spacecraft, a feat that may require considerable time and engagement in space combat activities.
Starfield is available now on PC and Xbox Series X/S.