When diving into the vast universe of Starfield, one of the many questions players often have is about cargo management, especially when switching between ships. If you've ever wondered what happens to all your collected items, resources, and treasures when you decide to hop into a new spacecraft, you're not alone. Here's a straightforward breakdown of how cargo transfer works in Starfield.

What Happens to Cargo When You Change Ships?

When you switch ships in Starfield, your cargo is automatically transferred to the new ship. This means you don't have to manually move items from one ship to another. If the new ship has a smaller cargo capacity, the cargo will exceed its limit, but you won't lose any items. However, you can't add more cargo until you're below the ship's capacity.

If the New Ship Has Less Cargo Space

This is where things get interesting. If you're moving from a larger ship filled with cargo to a smaller one with limited space, the game still transfers all your items. However, the cargo on the new ship will exceed its capacity. For instance, if your new ship has a maximum cargo space of 500kg, but you're transferring 3000kg of items, your cargo will show as 3000/500.

While this might seem odd at first, it's a feature that ensures players don't lose any of their hard-earned items. The catch? You won't be able to add any more items to your cargo until you've reduced the current amount to below the ship's maximum capacity.

Items in the Captain's Quarters

For those who store special items in the captain's quarters, there's good news. These items also get transferred to the new ship. If, for some reason, the new ship doesn't have a captain's quarters, the game will place these items in the ship's general storage, ensuring nothing gets left behind.