While there seems to be no permanent escape from Starfield pirates, here are some workarounds for avoiding space combat.
In Starfield, ship combat refers to encounters with enemy starships in space. In these battles, players must defend themselves against attacking vessels, often those belonging to pirate factions like the Crimson Fleet. However, there are instances in the game when players may prefer not to engage in these brawls and instead seek to cease fire.
The challenge lies in the fact that the hostile ships in Starfield are operated by persistent NPCs, making it difficult to break away from them. Nevertheless, this guide explores potential strategies to minimize ship combat damage, offering players a chance to outmaneuver and perhaps even outsmart some of these bloodthirsty pirates. How to Evade Starship Battles
In Starfield, the only way to escape ship combat is through Grav Jump. Players looking to flee from pirates or other attackers must open the Starmap, choose a different star system, and jump to it. This necessitates having at least one bar filled in the Grav Jump gauge.
For a faster escape, players can fill up the Grav Jump gauge.
While in combat, planetary fast travel is disabled, and players are unable to land. It’s also worth noting that boosting or steering away from attacking spaceships will prove ineffective, as the enemy will pursue the players. Non-Lethal Ways to Escape Ship Combat
To stop a battleship non-lethally, players will need to target the ship’s weapons. After unlocking the Targeting Control Systems skill, players will be able to aim at specific enemy vessel components. This allows them to disarm attackers and exit combat without resorting to lethal force.
It’s important to note that non-lethal escape is only viable when players are engaged with a single enemy. In other scenarios, if multiple pirates continue their onslaught, players will have no choice but to either retaliate or jump to another star system. How to Avoid Conflicts with People
To prevent in-person conflicts in Starfield, players must holster their weapons. If a brawl arises due to a misunderstanding, the optimal choice for players is to put their guns away and wait for the NPCs to leave. If legal authorities get involved, it’s best to comply, pay any fines, or break away.
A foolproof way of getting around conflicts is using Self-Service Bounty Clearance machines. With these devices, players can pay their fines in advance and shun any uncalled confrontations.
Starfield is available for PC and Xbox Series X/S.

A recent statement by key members of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s development team confirms a loads of new content to expect in-game.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will release with almost a hundred hours of fresh content. The Square Enix team has been proud to reveal many things to watch out for in the upcoming sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake. The company has worked hard to build expectations for the follow-up that even the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Collector’s Edition seems choc full of surprises. Things are looking up for the next iteration of this series as the team continues to hype its release.
During the recent PlayStation September State of Play, Square Enix revealed when Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s release date would be. With that, the developers also revealed a brand-new trailer that showed off a lot of new characters and features that will be present in the game. While fans of the original game were already familiar with some of the things to expect, Final Fantasy 7 Remake has shown that not all familiar territory might be the same as before. Old locations could bring new experiences to enjoy, as well. And that is where three key members of the development team released statements regarding Rebirth.
In three consecutive Twitter posts, producer Yoshinori Kitase, director Naoki Hamaguchi, and creative director Tetsuya Nomura shared messages confirming what to expect once Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launches. Hamaguchi mentioned that the game’s focus is “free exploration,” citing the presence of the world map. He concludes by stating that “nearly 100 hours of adventure awaits.” Kitase mentioned that familiar elements from the previous game will be present but will see many enhancements throughout. There was also confirmation that Rebirth can stand as a standalone adventure, yet a recap of the last title will be provided for those who need to catch up. Finally, Nomura reiterates that Rebirth is the second of a three-part adventure that fans will be excited to experience. New characters await the fans, as well as surprises that await everybody’s fates.
The teases seem promising especially with how well Remake was received. Fans who wanted more of Red XIII’s presence in FF7 Remake could possibly see more of the character, given that Rebirth will be more open in terms of gameplay. In fact, Cait Sith and Vincent Valentine will also be joining the sequel, so this will change the dynamic of the game as a whole. Having more party members would add more replayability.
Hopefully, even with the teased 100 hours of content, Square Enix can still revisit a glaring flaw that most players had issues with. Some fans felt that Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s side quests slowed the game’s pacing down. While they did add to the replay value, some thought it was filler material to lengthen the experience. If Square Enix decides to give more weight to the quests, especially with how more freeform and open the map will be, then FF7 Rebirth could really become the masterpiece it intends to be.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launches on February 29 2024, for PS5.