To increase crew size in Starfield, you need to focus on three main factors:
- Ship Command Skill
- Unlock and level up the Ship Command skill to at least rank 4. This skill increases the maximum number of crew members you can command, up to 8 crew members at max rank
- Ship Modules (Crew Capacity)
- Upgrade your ship with modules that increase crew capacity. This includes larger Hab or Cockpit modules and other parts like engines, weapons, reactors, and shields, which add to the total crew capacity. Different ship parts contribute varying amounts to crew capacity, so combining high-capacity modules is key
* When purchasing or upgrading ship modules, check their descriptions to see how much crew capacity they add
- Crew Stations (for Outposts and Ships)
- For outposts, build more Crew Station units to increase crew capacity. Each Crew Station adds one crew slot. You also can increase outpost crew capacity by leveling up the Outpost Management skill to rank 3
Additional Tips:
- Adding certain weapons and equipment can slightly increase crew capacity, but the effect is smaller compared to upgrading habs and cockpits
- The overall crew size limit is the lowest value among your Ship Command skill level, your ship's crew capacity (from modules), and the number of crew stations available. You must meet all these requirements to increase crew size
- To recruit more crew members, visit bars and hotel lobbies in the game to find recruitable characters, often requiring a fee
In summary, to increase your ship’s crew size in Starfield, you should upgrade your Ship Command skill to rank 4, install larger hab or cockpit modules along with complementary ship parts that boost crew capacity, and ensure you have enough crew stations if managing outposts
