Starfield: All Major Factions + How To Join

I believe that the Ryujin Industries faction is undoubtedly the Starfield best faction, as it comes with the best monetary benefits and some amazing missions. You can also join this faction in the early game after getting through the tutorial missions and getting your hands on your own spaceship.

Aside from the monetary benefits, you can even use the name of Ryujin Insutries to persuade various NPCs in conversations, as the faction holds a lot of influence.

How To Join

• You’ll have to make your way to Neon, which is located on planet Volii Alpha.
• Explore the main area of Neon, and you’ll receive the quest Back to the Grind.
• That quest will lead you to a Ryujin Industries Kiosk, where you can fill out a form to join the faction.
• After filling out the form, you’ll be called for an interview at the headquarters.
• Keep following the quest, and you’ll end up becoming an employee or member of the faction.

The Constellation faction is definitely the best faction for your early game. It not only helps you to understand the world of Starfield in the first few missions but there are also certain upgrades that you can only unlock by doing the faction quests of Constellation. This faction also plays a major role in the main plot, but you should at least stick with it for the first few hours of your playthrough.

How To Join

• Just go through the tutorial mission of Starfield.
• Accept Barrett’s proposition to join the Constellation during that mission.
• In the end, you’ll make your way toward New Atlantis.
• You will meet Sarah Morgan here, who will help you join the Constellation.

If you want to become a space pirate and steal money and weapons, then the Crimson is probably the best choice for you. You’ll have to sacrifice your reputation since you are joining the bad guys who only steal. But there is a huge benefit to joining the Crimson Fleet faction as well, which includes earning good money and getting your hands on some of the finest stolen weapons.

How To Join

• Following the quests of the Constellation faction will also lead you to the Crimson Fleet.
• However, there is another quicker method of joining the faction.
• You’ll have to commit crimes in areas that are specifically under the authority of the United Colonies faction.
• Once the United Colonies faction has caught you, they will send you to the location of the Crimson Fleet.
• You can now become a space pirate after finding the Crimson Fleet and doing some errands for them in Cydonia.

The United Colonies is probably the largest faction in terms of sheer scale, as its reach extends to various planets in Starfield. It basically consists of a military, and you can have an easier experience by joining this faction. You’ll make your playthrough much more straightforward by joining the good guys. But the rewards that you get for completing United Colonies faction missions aren’t that worth it.

How To Join

• Again, joining the Constellation faction is key in order to get to the United Colonies quickly.
• One Small Step is the first main mission, and you’ll come across John Tuala during the mission.
• You can simply join the faction by talking with John, and he will also direct you to the main headquarters.

Lastly, the Freestar Collective is definitely a great faction if you’re looking for rewards. This faction does not have much to offer in that category. But the Freestar Collective is probably the most unique faction that you’ll come across. The faction basically consists of space cowboys, and you’ll be able to become one yourself.

How To Join

• You’ll need to make your way to Akila City, located on planet Akila in Starfield.
• You will come across a hostage situation in the bank that you need to solve.
• After solving the situation, find The Rock’s location within the city and talk to Emma Wilcox inside.
• After speaking with her, you’ll need to complete some errands before you can become a full-fledged member of the Freestar Collective.