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How To Increase Ship Cargo Size in Starfield

It’s hard to resist the urge to hoard valuables and resources while exploring the massive intergalactic world of Starfield. For instance, we had both our MC’s…

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It’s hard to resist the urge to hoard valuables and resources while exploring the massive intergalactic world of Starfield. For instance, we had both our MC’s pockets and Vasco’s inventory filled within the first two hours of our adventure. Fortunately, the Frontier offers a Cargo Hold where we can store our excessive stockpile of treasures. However, even this storage unit will eventually be loaded to the max. Fortunately, there is an easy way to increase our ship’s Cargo size in Starfield. 

How To Upgrade Your Ship Cargo Hold in Starfield

Increase Ship Cargo Size in Starfield with Ship Services Technician
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After you arrive in New Atlantis for the first time, speaking to the Ship Services Technician is one of your first tutorial objectives. This individual provides a wide variety of spacecraft-related services, including repairs, ship modification, and even other vessels for sale. One of the modifications they offer is the ability to upgrade your ship’s Cargo size in Starfield by featuring several Cargo Hold variations for purchase. 

Increase Ship Cargo Size in Starfield by Purchasing Cargo Hold Upgrade
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To access the purchasable offerings for your Cargo Hold in Starfield, complete the following steps:

  1. Approach the Ship Services Technician in New Atlantis or any other major city.
  2. Select the dialogue option, “I’d like to view and modify my ships.”
  3. Press X on Xbox or B on PC to enter the Ship Builder menu.
  4. Next, choose “Add,” and a dropdown menu of different ship parts should appear. 
  5. Scroll to the side past Bays to reach Cargo, which offers a selection of Spaceship Cargo Modules to upgrade your ship’s inventory space.
  6. Purchase one to replace your ship’s current Cargo Hold to increase your Cargo size in Starfield.

An important detail to note when choosing Cargo Holds for your spacecraft is that a larger inventory has disadvantages to other stats. Specifically, your ship will receive a boost to its Hull and Cargo but suffer a decrease in its Jump Range and Mobility due to the Mass increase. Those looking to optimize their ship’s stats should keep this in mind when purchasing Cargo Holds or any other parts from the Ship Services Technician.

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August Webb is TNS's Lead Guide Editor who additionally helps in covering celebrity and pop culture news. She provides assistance to other freelancers and staff on trendy topics to write about. When not working, she's playing a visual novel, fanning over an indie gem, or lost in the world of VR. Residing in Daegu, South Korea, August has a Bachelor's, double-majoring in Media and Communication and Business Administration. She graduated in Yeungnam University of Gyeongsan, South Korea. August's areas of expertise include Game Strategy Guides, Video Game Features, and Celebrity News and Gossip. August has worked in online media for over four years since 2021. Starting out as a freelancer, she's written for TNS, ScreenRant of Valnet, and Gamepur of GAMURS GROUP. She has experience publishing short and long-form video game guides, game features, and game reviews. Currently serving as the Lead Guide Editor for the Guide Writing department at The Nerd Stash, she edits a variety of articles while also helping with providing topics to write about via tools like Google Trends or SemRush. She works alongside TNS's Editorial Team, discussing and executing strategies to better improve the site's traffic and experience for users.

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