Starfield backgrounds grant your character three Skills to get started with, giving you a nice boost in a few disciplines as soon as the game starts. Each of these backgrounds represents your ...

Choosing a Starfield background is mandatory as you create your character in the “One Small Step” mission. Backgrounds are a history for your character that also grants you three predetermined ...

Starfield is officially, actually out, with no strings attached. Now it's time to make some big choices. With the biggest Xbox game of the year now available on Game Pass, many will likely download ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. There are several Starfield backgrounds and starting skills for you to choose from when you first customize your character. Each background grants you ...

While creating your character for Starfield, you’ll have the option to choose a Background. Making a good choice can be the difference between thriving or struggling in the early hours. Here are our ...

After a relatively short introduction scene, you’ll be tasked with creating your Starfield character, where you’ll need to select three optional traits and a background. With each character background ...