Starfield: How to Equip and Switch Weapons

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Starfield / 09 Sep 2023

So, you’ve jumped into Starfield, and now you’re lookin’ to arm yourself to the teeth. And trust, in this game, you ain’t gonna survive long if you’re stuck messin’ with the pause menu every time you need to swap out your blaster for a bigger boomstick. So let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of equipping and switching weapons, Starfield style.

The Old School Way (For Those Who Like It Complicated)

First off, you gotta hit up that pause menu. Yeah, that’s the spot where time legit stops and you can catch a breather.

Navigate to the option that’s kinda down & to the right. That’s where you find your trusty Inventory.

Hit up the “Weapons” option at the top. It’s where your stash of galactic firepower is chillin’.

Browse through to see what kinda heat you’re packin’. You can even compare stats if you’re into that geeky stuff and sort by things like Damage or Ammo Type. Helps when you’re trying to decide if you’re in a “zap ’em” or “blow ’em up” mood…

Found what you’re looking for? Cool, now click on it to rock that weapon.

Okay, real talk? That method is kinda old school. It’s like trying to text with a flip phone in 2023. It works, but there’s a smoother way…

The Quick-Key Way (aka The Pro Gamer Move)

So, you got a weapon you’re vibing with in your inventory? Dope.

Peep that ‘Favorite’ prompt that’s chillin’ at the bottom of the screen. Smack that button.

You’re gonna see this fly plus-shaped grid pop up. Feels a bit like you’re playing cosmic tic-tac-toe huh??

With the d-pad, slide that icon over to one of the 12 slots. Think of it as putting your snacks in easy reach for a binge-watching session.

Confirm that choice. It’s like bookmarking your fave track…

Now, when you’re out and about, or if things get dicey with some space thugs, just tap the d-pad. Boom! Instant access to your weapon no need to dive back into that menu…

Best part? When you’re doing this fancy switcheroo, time chills out big time giving you a sec to plan your next move… It’s like having that slo-mo moment in a movie before the big action scene.

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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