When navigating through your Starfield inventory, you might come across items adorned with an exclamation mark. Contrary to initial reactions, this symbol is not an alert or warning. It serves a straightforward purpose.

What Does The Exclamation Point Mean in Starfield?

The items with an exclamation mark (!) mean that it has been recently added to your inventory since your last check. The primary purpose of the exclamation mark is to indicate that an item is new to the inventory and it serves as a visual cue, allowing you to quickly identify and assess your recent acquisitions.

There's also a "New" section at the top of the inventory menu, displaying items you've recently acquired but haven't checked yet.

The dynamic nature of Starfield means that your inventory is constantly evolving. Whether you're gathering resources, looting treasures, or receiving quest items, the 'New Items' list becomes an essential tool for tracking these acquisitions. However, there's a catch. Once you reopen your inventory or log out, the exclamation marks vanish, and the items are removed from the 'New Items' list.

To make the most of this feature, always review the 'New Items' list before exiting your inventory, especially after a significant loot collection. This practice ensures you're always aware of your latest acquisitions and can manage your resources effectively.

How to Get Rid of the Persistent Exclamation Marks

While the exclamation mark is designed to disappear once players hover over the new item, equip it, or use it, many have reported that it remains persistent. This can clutter the user interface and become a point of annoyance, especially for those who prefer a clean and organized inventory.

For players facing the issue of exclamation marks not disappearing, players simply need to exit their inventory and return to the character screen. This action clears the 'New Items' category and removes the exclamation marks from the items. This method has been tested and confirmed by multiple players and is currently the most effective solution to the issue.

• Begin by opening your inventory. This is where you'll see all the items you've collected, with the new ones marked with exclamation points.
• Instead of trying to hover over each item or attempting to equip them, simply back out of your inventory and return to the character screen.
• Once you're on the character screen, access your inventory again. You'll notice that the exclamation marks have disappeared from the new items.