How do you build Starfield outposts? First and foremost, it must be stressed that outposts in Starfield are not required to beat the game or play through the main story, or any of the many side missions and quests. Outposts are a secondary mechanic you can explore to automatically acquire resources for crafting the best mods, and act as somewhere to send many of the characters you can recruit.
Since outposts aren’t tied to any specific mission however, it means there’s no proper in-game tutorial. That’s where we come in. We have a separate guide on how to delete an outpost if you hit the limit, so this is all about how to build outposts in Starfield and what you need to consider. So read on if you need some help getting started with your first Starfield outposts!