Shipbuilding, a core aspect of the game, presents its own set of challenges. Among these is the Companionway, a ship part available for purchase. At first glance, its purpose might seem elusive, leaving players puzzled about its functionality.

What Is a Companionway in Starfield?

A Companionway is a specialized ship module that serves primarily as a "filler" component in shipbuilding. Companionway offers an empty space with multiple entry points, allowing players to connect different parts of their ship, and facilitating internal mobility.

Ship Design Flexibility: Companionways act as "filler" modules, allowing players to enhance the aesthetics and shape of their ships. They seamlessly integrate different parts of the ship, ensuring a cohesive design.

Pathway Creation: With four entry points, a Companionway can be strategically positioned to connect different sections of a ship. This provides players with a convenient passage, enhancing mobility within the ship.

Companionway is very cheap and can be useful for players who want to organize their ship's layout, especially when they want ladders to be in specific locations. By using companionway hab modules, players can have their entry ladder, 1st to 2nd-floor ladder, and docking ladder all in one neat column.

Unlike other modules, Companionways are essentially empty spaces. They neither augment crew capacity nor provide additional slots for research stations or other equipment.

For those hesitant about its utility, you can save the game, purchase the Companionway, and test its integration. If it aligns with the player's vision, it's a win. Otherwise, a simple reload can reverse the decision, ensuring no resources are wasted.