The 9 Most Challenging Side Quests in Starfield

Oct 7, 2024, 12:14 PM

Starfield is definitely one of the most successful games in terms of mission variety, though not as much in terms of gameplay. In this adventure, players can experience space exploration with a blend of deep storytelling and strategic decision-making in its vast world, filled with countless main and side quests

If you’ve finished the main quests and are looking for more adventure, you can explore the side quests. They aren’t required to complete the game, but their fun and engaging stories might capture your interest. Some are even challenging enough to feel like main quests. Here are the 9 most challenging side quests in Starfield.

9. Mantis

Opening a chest in Starfield. — In the *Starfield*‘s Mantis quest you can get lots of loot and a free ship.

The Mantis is a fun and challenging side quest where you can earn some loot and a free ship. The quest begins after you read a note titled ‘Secret Outpost,’ which you can obtain from any Spacer you kill. You can encounter Spacers anywhere, but one of the most reliable places to find them is at the Nova Galactic Staryard during ‘The Old Neighborhood’ mission.

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8. First Contact

Having a conversation with Diana in Starfield. — In First Contact, you need to investigate a ship that mysteriously appeared.

First Contact begins with the appearance of a mysterious ship orbiting the planet Porrima II, home to the Paradiso resort. With communication efforts failing, the corporation running the resort seeks your help to investigate the ship and uncover its purpose.

7. Divided Loyalties

Having a conversation with Andreja in Starfield. — The Divided Loyalties quest is unlocked after reaching a certain friendship level with Andreja.

Divided Loyalties is a side quest that is available once you reach a certain level of friendship with the character Andreja. In this quest, you help Andreja investigate the fate of her comrades who were attacked by Va’ruun Zealots.

6. In Memoriam

Listening to Sarah and Logan's discussion in Starfield. — You can complete the In Memoriam quest after reaching a certain friendship level with Sarah Morgan.

In Memoriam is a side quest that becomes available after you strengthen your friendship with a character like Sarah Morgan. During your conversations with Sarah, she will instruct you to visit the MAST and speak with Admiral Logan.

5. Juno’s Gambit

Having a conversation with Operative Khambatta in Starfield. — In Juno’s Gambit mission, you need to destroy a strangely designed ship.

In the Juno’s Gambit side quest, you come across a mysteriously designed ship in space. Employees of Ryujin Industries will contact you and ask you to destroy it.

4. Loose Ends

Talking to Felix in Starfield. — In Loose Ends, you must deliver a package to Yannick Legrande that an arrested man failed to deliver.

In Loose Ends, you must help a man who was arrested while attempting to smuggle the Aurora Chemin. Your first task is to visit him in his cell and deliver a package to Yannick Legrande, which the man failed to deliver before his arrest.

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3. Matters of the Hart

Talking to Sam in Starfield. — In Matters of the Hart, you need to investigate the whereabouts of Cora Coe’s missing mother and rescue her if she is still alive.

Cora Coe is very worried after not hearing from her mother, Lillian Hart, for a long time. Sam asks you to investigate what happened to her mother. Looks like she’s in big trouble, you’ll need to save her.

2. Breach of Contract

In Breach of Contract, you’ll work to clear the name of Barrett’s ex-husband, Ervin.

The Breach of Contract mission takes place on the planet Gagarin in the Alpha Centauri System, controlled by the United Colonies. In this mission, you must help Barrett find evidence to clear the name of her ex-husband, Ervin, who was falsely accused of a crime.

1. Operation Starseed

Talking to Ada in Starfield. — In the Operation Starseed side guest, you need to investigate a mysterious location called The Facility.

You can begin the Operation Starseed mission by traveling to the Charybdis system. This mission involves extensive exploration, where you will investigate The Facility, which has been mysteriously spawning clones and robots.

So, what do you think about these Starfield quests? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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