Want to ride with a space cowboy? Ranking the queer-inclusive romance options in RPG ‘Starfield’
Starfield, is taking the universe by storm. An immersive adventure in which you play as a lowly space miner who stumbles upon a strange artifact and slowly becomes a remarkable intergalactic hero, Starfield allows you to be a space pirate, space cop, space rebel… you name it!
And with the vast expanse of the final frontier at your fingertips, you can also meet some hotties along the way and maybe even find love.Starfield has four romance-able characters, all of whom can be pursued despite your character’s gender—which has caused some more small-minded folks to whine that certain characters, like good-hearted space cowboy Sam Coe, are presented as straight and shouldn’t be available for male players. Well, we’ve tried dating all four companions, and here’s our takeaways…First, a quick primer on how to romance a companion in Starfield…Play through the story to unlock the ability to travel with each character.
BEHAVE! Typically, your companions will not like it if you steal, kill innocents, or act without a moral compass. You’ll get a small notification when you do something your companion likes, and you’ll also have opportunities to engage in optional conversations with them.
Always “flirt” when given the chance, and eventually a mission will become available that will lead to romance and even marriage!
