To increase cargo capacity in Starfield, you can use the following methods:
- Add or upgrade cargo modules on your ship: Visit a Ship Services Technician at any major landing zone or spaceport and choose to view and modify your ship. Enter the Ship Builder mode, where you can add various cargo hold modules to your ship by attaching them to available snap points. Larger cargo containers increase capacity but also add mass, which can affect ship performance and may require upgrading engines or landing gear for better handling
- Invest in the Payloads skill: In the Tech skill tree, upgrading the Payloads skill increases your ship's cargo capacity by a percentage (starting at 10% for level one and up to 50% at level four). This skill boost stacks with the physical cargo modules you add to your ship
- Choose shielded cargo modules for contraband: If you carry illegal items, use shielded cargo modules to reduce the chance of detection. These have lower capacity than regular cargo modules but are necessary for smuggling
- Buy larger or different ships: Some ships come with bigger cargo holds by default, so purchasing a ship with a larger storage capacity can also help increase your overall cargo space
In summary, increasing cargo capacity involves physically adding or upgrading cargo modules on your ship via the Ship Builder, investing skill points in Payloads to boost capacity, and optionally selecting shielded cargo holds for contraband. Balancing cargo size with ship mass and performance is important for optimal results.
