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Complete Starfield achievements and trophies in 75 hours with this step-by-step roadmap covering story, factions, crafting, and the Level 100 grind.
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Starfield launched on Xbox and PC in September 2023, and the PS5 version arrived on April 7, 2026, alongside the Terran Armada DLC and the sweeping Free Lanes update. Whether you're chasing Platinum on PS5 or the full 1000G on Xbox, the achievement list is the same core challenge: finish the main story, complete all four faction questlines, hit Level 100, and knock out a pile of miscellaneous tasks involving outposts, crafting, ships, and companions. The estimated time to completion sits at around 75 hours, with a difficulty rating of 2/10 since everything can be done on Very Easy.
Full achievement list overview
There are 51 total trophies on PS5 (1 Platinum, 1 Gold, 10 Silver, 39 Bronze), and zero online requirements. The Xbox achievement list mirrors this structure. No DLC is required for the Platinum, though the Shattered Space DLC and the new Terran Armada DLC each add their own separate achievement sets.
Here's how the roadmap breaks down across four phases:
| Phase | Focus | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Main story + companion relationship | 20-25 hours |
| Step 2 | All 4 faction questlines | 20-25 hours |
| Step 3 | Miscellaneous (outposts, crafting, ships) | 20 hours |
| Step 4 | Level 100 XP grind | 5 hours |
The main story runs through 19 numbered missions, from One Small Step through One Giant Leap. Every story trophy is automatic and unmissable as long as you don't skip to New Game+. The missions that award trophies include Into the Unknown (Mission 5), All That Money Can Buy (Mission 6), Further Into the Unknown (Mission 8), High Price to Pay (Mission 11), In Their Footsteps (Mission 13), Entangled (Mission 17), Unearthed (Mission 15), and One Giant Leap (Mission 19).
The one missable trophy in the entire game is Starcrossed, which requires reaching maximum relationship level with one companion. There are four main companions: Sarah Morgan, Sam Coe, Andreja, and Barrett. Sarah and Andreja are confirmed to work for this trophy. The process takes roughly 40 hours of total playtime, so start immediately.
How the relationship system works:
All four factions can be joined simultaneously in a single playthrough. None of them conflict with each other. Each faction gives three trophies: one for joining, one for a mid-point mission, and one for completing the final quest. After finishing the main story, reload your pre-ending save and work through all four.
The questline starts automatically during Main Mission 03: The Empty Nest when you enter Akila City. The quest chain runs: Job Gone Wrong > Deputized > Where Hope is Built > Shadows in Neon > Surgical Strike > On the Run > First to Fight, First to Die > The Hammer Falls.
Join by speaking to Commander John Tuala in New Atlantis' MAST District, which you encounter during Main Mission 02. The chain: Supra Et Ultra > Grunt Work > Delivering Devils > Eyewitness > Friends Like These > The Devils You Know > War Relics > Hostile Intelligence > A Legacy Forged.
The activity to join Ryujin appears in your quest log during Main Mission 06 while walking through Neon City. Find the application terminal near the red dragon wall art in Neon Core. The chain runs 13 missions from Back to the Grind through Executive Level.
This one requires you to first complete the UC Vanguard's Supra Et Ultra and Grunt Work missions. You'll then be sent undercover into the Crimson Fleet. The chain: Deep Cover > Rook Meets King > Burden of Proof > Echoes of the Past > Breaking the Bank > The Best There Is > Absolute Power > Eye of the Storm > Legacy's End.
Finishing the story and all four faction questlines naturally generates around 51 side quests completed and 33 activities completed, which handles the Privateer (30 misc missions) and Fixer (30 activities) trophies automatically.
Faction questlines in the mission log
Most of the miscellaneous trophies come down to patience and resources. Here's what needs active attention:
Shipping Magnate (Connect 5 outposts with Cargo Links): Build 6 outposts on the same planet, place one Cargo Link in each, then link them in pairs. The total material cost is 12 Beryllium, 72 Aluminium, 120 Iron, and 12 Zero Wire. Buy materials from Jemison Mercantile in New Atlantis, sleep 48 hours to restock the merchant, and repeat.
Industrialist (Produce 500 resources from outposts): Build multiple Extractors over resource veins, connect them to Storage containers, and let them run. You do not need to collect the resources for the counter to tick up.
Soldier of Fortune (Mod 50 weapons): Use the Weapon Workbench in the basement of The Lodge. Research new mod categories at the Research Lab in the same room to unlock more options.
Replicator (Craft 100 items): Use the Industrial Workbench and Pharmaceutical Lab in The Lodge basement. Buy cheap resources from Jemison Mercantile and craft in bulk.
Cyber Jockey (Pick 50 digital locks): Requires the Security skill from the Tech tree. Buy this skill as early as possible. After the story and four faction questlines, you'll have around 37 locks picked naturally.
The Stars My Destination (Visit all star systems): Your ship needs at least 28 Lightyears jump distance to reach every system. Most ships with a base of 25LY can be upgraded to 28LY with a stronger Gravdrive and Reactor.
War of Angels (Collect 20 Quantum Essence): Dropped by Starborn and Guardian enemies. There are 24 temples total with Guardians in the Power from Beyond questline, which starts automatically after Main Mission 05.
Fleet Commander (Collect 10 ships): You get 3 ships automatically from quests. Buy or steal the rest from Ship Service Technicians at any major city landing pad.
Getting from Level 1 to Level 100 requires a total of 479,326 XP. After finishing all other trophies, most players land around Level 40, meaning roughly 410,570 XP still needs to be earned. The XP requirement increases by approximately 100 XP per level-up. For the fastest methods, dedicated XP farming guides cover the most efficient approaches.
The Reach for the Stars trophy (Level 100) is the Gold trophy and will almost certainly be the last one you unlock. Budget around 5 hours for the final grind if you have efficient farming methods.
No. Every achievement and trophy can be unlocked on Very Easy difficulty, which can be changed at any time in the settings. The PS5 version does not have access to the PC console commands, so cheats are not a concern on that platform.
Neither DLC is required for the base game Platinum. Shattered Space adds 12 separate trophies, and the newly released Terran Armada DLC (launched April 7, 2026, priced at $9.99) adds 20 new Steam achievements. The Terran Armada achievement list includes trophies tied to:
The Terran Armada DLC also launched alongside the free Free Lanes update, which Bethesda confirmed touches space travel, exploration variety, gear customization, and outpost building for all players.
For a detailed breakdown of every individual trophy and its unlock conditions, the Starfield Achievement Guide & Roadmap on PowerPyx covers each one with step-by-step instructions, and the Fextralife Trophy and Achievement Guide provides a full list reference.
| Category | Key Trophies | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Story | 9 trophies (all automatic) | Cannot be missed before One Giant Leap |
| Factions | 12 trophies (3 per faction) | All available before ending |
| Companion | Starcrossed | Only missable trophy |
| Exploration | Stellar Cartography, The Stars My Destination, Boots on the Ground | Need 28LY ship |
| Outposts | Home Sweet Home, Shipping Magnate, Industrialist | Resource farming required |
| Crafting | Soldier of Fortune, Replicator | Lodge basement workbenches |
| Combat | Dark Matter, Another Bug Hunt | Both auto-complete from quests |
| Leveling | Dust Off through Reach for the Stars | Level 100 is the Gold trophy |
For everything else Starfield has to offer beyond achievements, browse more guides on GAMES.GG covering builds, weapons, companions, and the full Shattered Space walkthrough.
