Starfield's Comprehensive Achievement Guide: Mastering the Cosmos

Achieving all the accolades in Starfield is an exciting but lengthy cosmic journey. The duration can differ significantly based on your approach to playing and the goals you set. Two major accolades, 'Reach for the Stars' and 'The Stars My Destination', which require reaching level 100 and exploring every Star System, might take a significant amount of time. However, the time spent on the cosmic odyssey is well worth it.

The Spontaneous Space Explorer

Quite a few accolades can be attained organically while following the main narrative and spending time exploring various planets. For instance, the 'Another Bug Hunt' accolade comes naturally during your space adventures when you defeat 300 alien creatures.

Combining objectives can also speed up the process. For example, you might find yourself heading towards both the 'Elite' and 'Dark Matter' accolades as you battle enemies and reach the 25th level.

Starfield's mighty list of 50 achievements has been explored by us in its entirety. Although they may not all be extremely challenging to attain, and certainly there are video games boasting more arduous achievement tasks, a few of these goals set by Starfield can be quite daunting. Nevertheless, armed with thorough guidance like what we provide here, you have a clear view of what challenges lie ahead.

10. The Contraband Confusion

Successfully smuggling Contraband in Starfield can be perplexing initially, making this achievement somewhat vexing. One of the first methods to smuggle is by acquiring the Deception skill. However, problems emerge as scanners consistently identify Contraband on unshielded cargo ships and on your person. Overcoming this is easier once you finish the Mantis side quest, acquiring a ship with shielded cargo.

9. The Journey Ends With Legacy's End

Completing the final mission, 'Legacy's End', in the Crimson Fleet questline can be quite challenging, not just because of a game bug that could potentially result in a soft lock but also due to some of the toughest space combat sequences in the game. Turning down the difficulty level can help.

8. A Monumental Leap

The completion of Starfield in itself is an achievement. Due to the captivating nature of the RPG, players often get diverted in multiple ways, delaying the ultimate achievement even further.

7. Touring the Stars

Bethesda has included a rather intensive achievement – visiting all 120 Star Systems. This could feel like a grind, but it doesn't entail anything more than a simple visit. Still, the sheer number makes it one of the greatest endeavors in Starfield's completion.

6. Magnifying Shipping

Joining five outposts with cargo links earns you the 'Shipping Magnate' achievement. The process, though long, is fairly straightforward; you place an outpost beacon and a cargo link, move away, and connect them when you can set up another pair.

5. Stamping Boots on New Ground

Visiting every Star System isn't enough; 'Boots on the Ground' urges you to land on 100 planets. It may seem natural, but the desolation and time required for such an undertaking make it significantly harder.

4. Hunting Alien Bugs

Killing 300 alien creatures across the Settled Systems is another laborious achievement. The challenge lies in the rarity of these creatures compared to humans, which is the focus of another similar achievement.

3. Leading a Space Fleet

Accumulating ten ships can be tricky but achievable. While stealing and acquiring ships through faction quests are options, it is often easier to purchase them, despite the hefty credit tag.

2. Harvesting Life

'Life Begets Life' is a grind, requiring you to collect 500 organic resources. Most planets give inorganic resources, so this achievement can be quite time-consuming.

1. Aiming High with Level 100

Predictably, Starfield's toughest achievement is leveling up to 100. The fastest method requires crafting adaptive frames in bulk for XP, yet it is still a long and tedious process.

Charting Your Course

If you’re curious about knowing just how long it would take to unlock all Starfield achievements, there's no definitive solution. Your approach will significantly impact this duration. A gameplay strategy focusing on racking up accolades rapidly might vary from a slower, more relaxed exploration of space, letting the accolades happen over time.

In a nutshell, the duration of unlocking all the achievements in Starfield can widely range. Whether you're playing to quickly secure all the accolades, or opting for a spontaneous exploration of space that also accumulates achievements, this journey is sure to be exciting.

This guide will hopefully help you navigate Starfield’s challenging achievements with ease and make the game more enjoyable.