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Before you start modding Starfield, you should make sure you have a legal copy of the game ready to install. If you don't own the game yet, you should consider buying a version of the game that includes all available DLC (if applicable) as some mods may not work without it.
In order to run mods with the game, your hardware should at least meet the minimum system requirements. You will also need some additional storage space to account for the additional mod files and downloaded archives.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 version 22H2 (10.0.19045) | Windows 10/11 with updates |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Not required | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 125 GB available space | 125 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | SSD Required | SSD Required |
Before you install the game, we recommend that you have the game installed outside of the Program Files or Program Files (x86) folders. This will prevent your system security software from interfering with your modding experience.
For the best experience and fastest load times, your game should be installed on an SSD (preferably NVMe) drive.
Before you start modding, make sure to run the game at least once to ensure any setup tasks are completed.
The best place to go to get mods for Starfield is Nexus Mods. Once you have registered a free account, you'll have access to all available mods.
The main types of mod you'll find for Starfield are listed below.
| Mod Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Batch commands | These mods run a series of console commands at startup, usually by setting sStartingConsoleCommand=bat <basename> in StarfieldCustom.ini. See Batch Command Modding for help with these. |
| Asset replacers | These mods replace textures or interface elements to override files within BSA files. |
| INI edits | These mods require INI edits, usually in StarfieldCustom.ini, to tweak game behavior. |
For the most convenient modding experience, you can use a mod manager to download, install and manage mod files without ever having to open the game folder yourself. There are several options for Starfield, a brief summary of each is provided in this article.
| Name | Summary | Read More | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vortex | The official mod manager of Nexus Mods. | More Info | Supports all PC versions of Starfield. |
| Mod Organizer 2 | Mod manager for various PC games. | More Info | Requires basic game plugin until support is added to a Mod Organizer official release. Does not support Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Each mod manager has a slightly different set of features and capabilities. A full comparison may be added as a separate article in future.
If you have loose file mods (such as texture replacements) please follow the Loose File Modding guide.