If you want to progress faster in Starfield, you must understand how missions work. The game offers a massive number of missions across main storylines, factions, companions, and side activities.
In this guide, you will find a complete Starfield mission list, including main quests, faction missions, and optional activities—so you always know what to do next.
What Are Missions in Starfield?
Missions in Starfield are structured tasks that you unlock as you explore the universe, interact with characters, and uncover new discoveries. You can trigger missions by talking to NPCs, reading data slates, exploring new planets, or using mission boards across different locations.
Each mission rewards you with valuable resources such as credits, XP, gear, weapons, and even new companions who can join your journey. Your choices during these missions directly affect outcomes, meaning the path you take and the decisions you make can change how missions unfold and what rewards you receive.
All Main Story Missions in Starfield
The main story focuses on mysterious artifacts and Constellation’s journey across space. You must complete these missions to finish the game.
Full Main Mission List
- One Small Step
- The Old Neighborhood
- The Empty Nest
- Back to Vectera
- Into the Unknown
- All That Money Can Buy
- Starborn
- Further Into the Unknown
- Short Sighted
- No Sudden Moves
- High Price to Pay
- Unity
- In Their Footsteps
- Unearthed
- Final Glimpses
- Entangled
- Revelation
- One Giant Leap
These missions take around 20 hours to complete, depending on your pace.
How Main Missions Work
Each main mission includes multiple objectives.
For example, in One Small Step, you:
- Mine resources
- Fight enemies
- Explore a cave
- Travel to new planets
- Join Constellation
This structure continues throughout the game, mixing combat, exploration, and story progression.
All Faction Missions in Starfield
Faction missions give you some of the best rewards and unlock powerful storylines.
Crimson Fleet (Full Mission Chain)
- Deep Cover
- Burden of Proof
- Echoes of the Past
- Breaking the Bank
- The Best There Is
- Absolute Power
- Eye of the Storm
- Legacy’s End
Freestar Rangers (Full Mission Chain)
- Job Gone Wrong
- Deputized
- Where Hope Is Built
- Shadows in Neon
- On the Run
- Surgical Strike
- First to Fight, First to Die
- The Hammer Falls
- One Riot, One Ranger
Ryujin Industries (Full Mission Chain)
- Back to the Grind
- One Step Ahead
- A New Narrative
- Access Is Key
- Sowing Discord
- Accidents Happen
- Maintaining the Edge
- Top Secrets
- Background Checks
- Guilty Parties
- The Key Ingredient
- Managing Assets
- Sabotage
- Executive Level
UC Vanguard (Full Mission Chain)
- Supra et Ultra
- Grunt Work
- Delivering Devils
- Eyewitness
- Friends Like These
- The Devils You Know
- War Relics
- Hostile Intelligence
- A Legacy Forged
Trackers Alliance (Full Mission Chain)
- The Trackers Alliance
- Bounty: The Starjacker
- Bounty: The Vulture
- Seokguh Oni
Companion Missions (All Available)
These quests unlock deeper character stories and bonuses.
- Divided Loyalties (Andreja)
- In Memoriam (Sarah Morgan)
- Breach of Contract (Barrett)
- Matters of the Hart (Sam Coe)
- Commitment: Andreja
- Commitment: Sarah Morgan
Full Side Missions (Major Locations)
Starfield includes a massive number of side quests. Below is a complete structured list by location.
New Atlantis Side Missions
- Spreading the News
- Distilling Confidence
- Liquid Assets
- Drinks On The House
- Keeping the Peace
- A Break at Dawn
- Search and Seizure
- Two Tales, Two Cities
- The Art Dealer
- A Shipment for Salinas
- Reliable Care
- Suspicious Activities
- The Kindness of Strangers
- Tapping the Grid
- Alternating Currents
- A Light in the Darkness
- An Invitation
- Beautiful Secrets
- Due in Full
- Gem Jealousy
- Primary Sources
- A Parting Gift
- Terror Brew
- A Tree Grows in New Atlantis
- Out on a Limb
- Late Bloomer
- Olive Branch
Cydonia Side Missions
- The Bounty That Got Away
- Freight Fright
- Heart of Mars
- Media Sponge (repeatable)
- My North Star
- Psyched
- Red Tape Blues
- Red Tape Runaround
- Red Tape Reclamation
- Refurbished Goods
- Runaway
- Space Frog From Outer Space
- Special Delivery
- Start-Up Stopped
- Top of the L.I.S.T.
Akila City Side Missions
- Beer Run
- Charity of the Wolf
- Defensive Measures
- False Positives
- Leader of the Pack
- Last Will and Testament
- The Great Laredo Caper
- Blast Zone
- Rough Landings
Neon Side Missions
- All for One
- Hard Luck
- The Audition
- Display of Power
- The Showdown
- Bare Metal
- Dirty Laundry
- Loose Ends
- Fishy Business
- Supply Line
- Mob Mentality
- Saburo’s Solution
- Superfan
- Balancing the Books
- Relief Run
- Unjustified
Other Notable Side Missions
- First Contact
- Lost and Found
- Proper Tea Theft
- Escape from the Endless Voyage
- Groundpounder
- Operation Starseed
- Secret Lives
- Infinity’s End
- Mantis
All these missions come from different systems and exploration triggers.
Mission Board Contracts (Repeatable Missions)
These are dynamic missions generated by factions.
Types include:
- Cargo delivery
- Bounty hunting
- Passenger transport
- Planet surveys
- Data collection
Examples:
- Deliver inertial batteries to Polvo
- Destroy Crimson Fleet targets
- Survey planets
- Transport scientists
These missions are ideal for farming credits quickly.
Activities (Small Objectives)
Activities are short tasks that guide exploration.
Examples include:
- Talking to NPCs
- Visiting landmarks
- Starting outposts
- Crafting items
These disappear after completion but often lead to bigger missions.
DLC Missions (Shattered Space & More)
New expansions added extra missions.
Shattered Space Missions
- What Remains
- The Promised, Broken
- Aligning the Houses
- The Scaled Citadel
These missions expand the lore and add new storylines.
New Game Plus Missions
After finishing the game, you unlock a shorter replay version.
Main NG+ missions:
- One Small Step
- Among the Stars
- Revelation
- One Giant Leap
You can complete NG+ in under 2 hours if you focus only on objectives.
Best Way to Progress Through Missions
To progress efficiently:
- Complete main missions first for unlocks
- Join factions early for rewards
- Use mission boards for quick credits
- Do companion quests for stronger allies
Avoid rushing everything at once. Focus on one mission chain at a time.
Starfield offers one of the most detailed mission systems in any RPG, giving you complete freedom in how you progress. If you plan properly, you can follow the main story for steady progression, complete faction missions for powerful rewards, explore side missions for deeper content, and use mission boards to farm credits and XP efficiently.
By balancing all these mission types, you can experience everything the game offers without missing important content. Starfield is not just about completing missions—it is about choosing your own path and shaping how you explore the universe. Play Now!
