Here are all the best factions to join in the Starfield universe!
Bethesda’s latest sci-fi RPG will take you on an out-of-the-world adventure as you venture through space searching for missing artifacts. Starfield portrays a world where humanity has left the Earth and built settlements across hundreds of planets around the galaxy.
Despite not all residing on the same planet, humans have unanimously agreed on referring to the colonized star systems within the galaxy as the Settled Systems. And they have formed various Factions to establish order and encourage trade among the scattered colonies.
The game features five major factions and six minor factions, each exercising its influence on how the new civilization works and interacts with each other. That said, you can pledge your allegiance with any or all of these factions all at once, even if they have conflicting goals.
Having said that, since each of these factions brings its own set of quests and activities, it can be confusing and, at times, overwhelming to decide where to invest all your time.
If you’re unwilling to spend 200 hours completing the entirety of Starfield and only want to join Factions that yield the highest rewards and have the most significant impact on worldbuilding, then we’re here to ease your search by ranking the best factions to join in Starfield.
Best Factions to Join in Starfield
Below, we’ve ranked the best factions you can join in Starfield, going from worst to best.
5. Freestar Rangers

Starting off with the worst faction on this list, we have the Freestar Rangers. They are a group of space cowboys aiming to uphold the law and help any citizen of the Freestar Collective.
This is one of the two major Factions within the world of Starfield, so it makes sense to join them based on the sheer number of quests and influence on Starfield’s worldbuilding alone.
Not to mention, joining the faction also means you get to see Sam Coe often, who is arguably one of the best romance options in the game.
However, the reason why Freestar Rangers falls behind all the other major factions in Starfield is due to the fact that it offers very minimal rewards for its quests. Not to mention, not everyone swoons over married men with kids or wants to yee-haw across space.
If you want to play your part in upholding the law and maintaining order within the Settled Systems, then joining hands with the United Colonies would better serve that purpose over Freestar Rangers.
4. Constellation

Then, we have the most important Faction in Starfield, consisting of a group of space explorers who call themselves the Constellation. Unlike all the other factions in the game, joining Constellations is not a choice but part of the story’s narrative.
That said, progressing the faction’s quest line means progressing the game’s main story itself. So, staying with them will allow you to explore the vast expanse of the universe and unravel all its mysteries.
However, this also means that the faction offers nothing of its own, and any reward you can reap from them depends on how actively you’re trying to progress the main story.
Having said that, Constellation ranks fourth and not dead last on this list because doing their quests unlocks various essential game mechanics that you otherwise cannot use.
No matter how big an open-world RPG is, you’ll be locked out of important areas and game mechanics if you completely ignore progressing the main story. Moreover, doing Constellation’s quests will also help you level up faster due to their high XP rewards.
3. United Colonies

Now that we’re midway through the list, let’s talk about the all-powerful United Colonies. This Faction is a military powerhouse that is responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining order within the Settled System.
If we’re strictly speaking numbers, then the United Colonies is the largest faction in Starfield. This political and military-focused group is in direct war with the Freestar Rangers, so they don’t like people singing praises of the space cowboys. The good news, however, is that if you plan on joining both factions, then you absolutely can.
United Colonies is a great faction to join for those of you who want a straightforward, smooth-sailing story experience. By joining the “good guys,” you are upholding your morals and are granted the authority to punish wrongdoers.
Moreover, you can even go on an undercover mission and join the Crimson Fleet to sabotage their plans ahead of time and report their crimes back to the authorities. This adds an interesting aspect to Starfield’s already immersive gameplay.
2. Crimson Fleet

As for the second-best Faction you can join in Starfield, we have picked none other than Crimson Fleet. This group of space pirates solely exists to terrorize, raid, and rob ships of other spacefarers.
However, their main goal is to gradually expand their influence over the lawless settlements around the galaxy. So, joining the faction is the best way to give in to your dark side.
Joining the Crimson Fleet is rewarding because you can quickly become rich by pillaging and looting others. Moreover, being a member of the faction will also give you access to some of the finest weaponry and ships in the game.
Furthermore, instead of being tied to the main storyline like Constellation, the Crimson Fleet boasts its own independent line of quests that will allow you to learn more about Starfield’s overall lore. This makes Crimson Fleet one of the best Factions to join in Starfield.
1. Ryujin Industries

Lastly, for the best Faction in Starfield, we have picked Ryujin Industries. This faction is great for players wanting a taste of a neon-dunked, cyberpunk city and the corruptions of a megacorporation in Space. Being a part of the leading corporation in all Settled Systems means you can enjoy the benefits of its market monopoly.
This includes engaging in corporate espionage, assisting in aggressive company acquisitions, and influencing people to do your bidding. That’s why Ryujin Industries’ quests make for some of Starfield’s most unique and interesting missions.
Aside from boasting a good sub-plot, the rewards earned from each of the faction’s missions are also highly fruitful. So, if you’re considering climbing the corporate ladder of Ryujin Industries, it will be well worth your time.