Starfield: New Atlantis City [Location & Activities]

In the world of Starfield, you’ll find New Atlantis, a significant metropolis situated on the planet Jemison within the Alpha Centauri System. It functions as a major hub, not only for the United Colonies faction but also for Constellation, and plays a central role in the main storyline.

You can get some extra loot from New Atlantis in Starfield by checking out this in-game glitch to obtain hidden chests:

How To Get To New Atlantis In Starfield

To find New Atlantis in Starfield, I suggest you navigate to the Alpha Centauri system on the Starmap just below and to the left of the Narion system, where your journey begins, and it’s to the bottom right of the Sol system.

Fortunately, Alpha Centauri is close enough to Narion that you can reach it in a single jump without having to visit another system first.

Upon Reaching Alpha Centauri

1. Head to the planet Jemison within the Alpha Centauri system.
2. Expect a scan by the United Colonies to check for contraband upon arrival.
3. After passing the scan, you can land at the Spaceport in New Atlantis.

Once In New Atlantis Starfield

1. Explore the various districts within the city, such as the Commercial District, the MAST District, and the Residential District.
2. Each district offers interactions with different characters who may request your assistance.
3. Completing these tasks can be a rewarding way to earn experience and credits.

Background

Established in the year 2160, New Atlantis boasts a diverse population encompassing people of various races, creeds, and ethnic backgrounds in Starfield. This vibrant city was designated as the official capital of the United Colonies in the subsequent year, 2161. Additionally, New Atlantis proudly houses The Lodge, which serves as the central command hub for Constellation, the renowned exploration organization.

New Atlantis features several distinct districts, each with its unique character and purpose, which include:

• Commercial District
• Residential District
• MAST District
• The Well
• Spaceport. 

To facilitate transportation within the city, there’s an efficient metro system known as New Atlantis Transit (NAT) that conveniently links to the spaceport.

Housing In New Atlantis

Housing opportunities within New Atlantis are exclusively available to UC Citizens. To obtain UC Citizenship and secure housing, you must accomplish a series of UC Vanguard Side Quests until a favorable arrangement is reached to earn your citizenship. 

I’ve listed down the houses you can get in New Atlantis Starfield below:

The Well

• Location: The Well
• Price: 30,000 credits
• Requirements: Complete Friends Like These quest
• Rooms: 2
• Floor Space: Small

The accommodations at The Well, located in New Atlantis, may not be the most luxurious, but they are far from the worst in Starfield. You can acquire this residence from Zora, whose shop is near the MAST HQ. 

However, please be aware that The Well consists of only two relatively modest rooms. Nevertheless, it serves as adequate storage space. 

Additionally, while you’re residing here, you have the opportunity to contribute to improvements, such as participating in the Alternating Currents Starfield quest.

Mercury Tower Penthouse

• Location: Residential District
• Price: Free
• Requirements: Complete A Legacy Forged quest
• Rooms: 4
• Floor Space: Large

Mercury Tower Penthouse stands out as the premier player residence in Starfield, and it doesn’t even have any close competitors. It has an abundance of space, both in the primary living area and within several secondary rooms, all of which hold significant potential. 

What’s more, it offers not just one, but two balconies. On one side, you can enjoy the view of Jemison’s natural beauty, while on the other, you have a vantage point over nearly the entire New Atlantis Starfield.

To secure this exceptional house, make it a priority to embark on the UC Vanguard questline as early as possible. It serves as a fitting reward upon completing the A Legacy Forged in Starfield quest.

Companions

New Atlantis is home to three potential companions that you can discover and enlist as valuable additions to your crew in Starfield. Surprisingly, you can find all recruitable companions of New Atlantis in one place, The Viewport.

Marika Boros

• Location: The Viewport, New Atlantis
• Romance: No
• Payment Required: Yes
• Skills: Shotgun Certification ★, Ballistics ★ ★, Particle Beam Weapon Systems ★

Marika Boros is among the recruitable companions you can encounter at Starport. Although her skill set may not be as extensive as that of main characters like the members of Constellation, she possesses several combat-oriented skills that are valuable both on the ground and as a member of your starship crew.

Recruiting

1. Go to The Viewport in Starfield New Atlantis.
2. Locate Marika and engage in a conversation with her.
3. Initially, she will quote her recruitment price.
4. Offer to pay her the full amount to have her join your crew.
5. Alternatively, persuade her successfully to reduce her recruitment cost by half.

Simeon Bankowski

• Location: The Viewport, New Atlantis
• Romance: No
• Payment Required: Yes
• Skills: Sharpshooting ★, Sniper Certification ★ ★, Marksmanship ★

Simeon Bankowski, a weapons specialist, boasts combat-related skills that can significantly aid you in battle. To fully utilize his potential, it’s essential to have him follow you.

When it comes to combat, Simeon Bankowski is undoubtedly the top companion choice. If your goal is to efficiently eliminate enemy encampments, Bankowski is the ideal companion for the job.

Recruiting

1. Locate The Viewport by turning left upon exiting the Spaceport in New Atlantis.
2. Approach Simeon Bankowski and engage in conversation to recruit him.
3. While his initial recruitment price is steep, you can persuade him to halve it successfully.
4. Enhance your persuasion chances by consuming food or drink with a persuasion boost just before negotiating with him.

Gideon Aker

• Location: The Viewport, New Atlantis
• Romance: No
• Payment Required: Yes
• Skills: Ballistic Weapon Systems ★ ★, Missile Weapon Systems ★ ★

Gideon Aker comes at a high cost for recruitment, but you can also cut his price in half with a successful persuasion attempt.

While Gideon Aker may be expensive to bring aboard, he offers valuable skills that enhance your ship’s weapon proficiency. If you decide to recruit him, it’s advisable to assign him to your ship’s crew.

Recruiting

1. Visit The Viewport located in New Atlantis, which can be reached by turning left upon exiting the Spaceport in Starfield.
2. Engage in a conversation with Gideon Aker and express your willingness to meet his recruitment terms.
3. Upon agreeing to a reasonable price, Gideon will readily become a member of your crew.

All Skill Magazines

COLLECTIBLE	LOCATION	BONUS
Constellation Guide 01	The Lodge – New Atlantis	Permanently reduces fall damage by 5%
Nova Galactic Manual 03	Jemison – New Atlantis MAST Administrative Division	Permanently reduces the fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%
The New Atlantian 05	The Well – New Atlantis	Permanently grants the recipe for the Shepherd’s Pie food item
Cyber Runner’s Cipher 02	The Well – New Atlantis	Laser weapons permanently do 5% more critical damage
Vanguard Space Tactics 01	Flight Simulator – New Atlantis	Ship missiles permanently deal 5% more damage

Shops

Name	Items For Sale	Location
Jemison Mercantile	General goods, weapons, ammo, gear, miscellaneous	Commercial District
Outland	New gear and buying unwanted items	Commercial District
Terrabrew Coffee	Coffee for health and O2 recovery	Commercial District
UC Distribution Centre	General goods, weapons, ammunition, UC faction gear	Commercial District
Whetstone	Restaurant with food and drinks	Commercial District
Centurion Arsenal	Weapons and Ammo	Residential District
Chunks	Food items	Residential District
CJ’s	Food, Drink, and Cooking Ingredients	Residential District
Dawn’s Roost	Luxury Cafe with Fancy Food and Frinks	Residential District
EIT Clothiers	Fancy Clothing Options	Residential District
Reliant Medical	Medical Supplies, Healing Services	Residential District
Apex Electronics	Raw Resources, Components, Miscellaneous Items	The Well
Jake’s Bar	Food, Drink, and Side Quests	The Well
Med Bay	Medical Supplies and Services	The Well
Trade Authority	General Goods Vendor, Contraband Sales	The Well
UC Surplus	Lower-quality UC Stock	The Well

Even though there is no Fast Travel in New Atlantis, you can jump off a top building and use a boost pack to travel around the city.

That’s everything you need to know about the New Atlantis City in Starfield. Did you know that you can steal Ships in Starfield? Or how about diving deeper into companionship by engaging in Romance with Sarah Morgan, or maybe learning the easiest way of hitting the Max Level Cap.

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