Starfield romance options – companions and relationships explained

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• In Starfield you can romance and marry Sam Coe, Sarah Morgan, Barrett, and Andreja.
• These are the four main romance options in Starfield.

Thanks to the Starfield romance system, those of you more interested in finding love than loot in the Settled Systems are in luck. Like in many of Bethesda’s modern RPGs, you’ll have the opportunity to snag yourself a spouse – after all, what Bethesda game would be complete without it? This time, however, each option is far more developed than they have been in other games. Let’s look through all the Starfield romance options and how to romance them.

How to romance companions in Starfield

The romance system in Starfield is fairly similar to previous Bethesda titles. For a start, spending time with a companion will improve your relationship with them, you also score points for performing actions that align with their beliefs and values. The right dialogue choices can also influence their opinions of you, as you might expect. While you’ll have to try and tailor your dialogue choices to the character you want to be with, be sure to choose the [FLIRT] option whenever you see it.

Eventually, you will have the opportunity to complete a Companion quest, which is a quest specifically centred around the NPC you’re trying to seduce. Completing this will give you a [ROMANCE] dialogue option. Continue to gain affinity with them, and you’ll eventually gain the [COMMITMENT] option, and have one more quest to do with them before you can get married.

In Starfield, the things you say and the way you talk with them will also have an impact. It goes without saying, but being nice to your prospective spouse will probably help quite a lot. They also react to your actions differently, so if you’re trying to get with someone who values law and order, you should probably stay away from things like murder and thieving. Sam Coe won’t be happy with choices that go against the values of the Starfield Freestar Collective faction, for instance.

Starfield – romance options and who can be romanced

In Starfield, you can romance Sam Coe, Sarah Morgan, Barrett, and Andreja. While there are several other NPCs in the game, they serve to join you while exploring and are not prospective partners. You can flirt to your heart’s content, but the key four companions will always have a more complex romantic relationship than the others. You can also marry your lover in Starfield by building a close relationship with one of them. Once you reach a certain level in your relationship, you will be prompted to make a commitment to one another. During this, you will receive a special side quest that is different for each character, in which you finally marry them.

Sam Coe is the first companion you meed. Image taken by VideoGamer

You can enter a relationship with Sarah Morgan if you follow the law. Image taken by VideoGamer

Barrett is fond of people who like to do good in the world. Image taken by VideoGamer

Andreja won’t mind some rogue behaviour, just don’t go killing innocents. Image taken by VideoGamer

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Romancing Sam Coe

• Recruitment mission: The Empty Nest
• Skills: Piloting 4, Rifle Certification 3, Payloads 2, and Geology 1

Sam Coe is a Constellation faction member and former space explorer from Akila City on the planet Akila. He is one of the recruitable Constellation companions and crew members and is a highly-ranked pilot handy with a gun. You can raise your affinity with Sam by performing good actions and avoiding bad actions, such as murdering civilians and stealing. Eventually, you’ll have the chance to take on the Matters of the Hart quest. Select the [ROMANCE] dialogue option at the end of the quest. Later on, raise your affinity further until you gain the [COMMITMENT] option, and complete the “Commitment: Sam Coe quest” to marry him.

Romancing Sarah Morgan

• Recruitment mission: The Old Neighborhood
• Skills: Astrodynamics 4, Lasers 3, Leadership 2, and Botany 1

Sarah Morgan is the leader of the Constellation faction. She can be recruited during your playthrough and will also tag along during certain quests. Formerly a soldier and adventurer, she’s knowledgeable about astrodynamics and is very capable with laser weapons. You can raise Sarah’s affinity by performing good deeds, avoiding bad ones, and showing a passion for Constellation and the work they do. Prioritise dialogue options that express your interest in science and exploring space. 

Eventually, you can complete the “In Memoriam quest”, at the end of which you must select the [ROMANCE] option. Continue raising your affinity, until you gain the [COMMITMENT] option. Complete the Commitment: Sarah quest to marry her.

Romancing Barrett

• Recruitment mission: Back to Vectera
• Skills: Starship Engineering 4, Particle Beam Weapon Systems 3, Robotics 2, Gastronomy 1

You meet Barret fairly early on in the campaign. But he won’t become your companion until you clear the Back to Vectera quest. To raise Barrett’s affinity, like the others, avoid bad actions and pursue good actions. Barrett also enjoys a bit of banter, so make jokes here and there when the situation calls for it. Once you complete the Breach of Contract quest, select the [ROMANCE] option. Later, select the [COMMITMENT] option, and complete the Commitment: Barrett quest to marry him.

Romancing Andreja

• Recruitment mission: Into the Unknown
• Skills: Stealth 4, Particle Beams 3, Energy Weapon Systems 2, and Theft 1

She’s one of the final Starfield companions who teams up with you as you search for the Artifacts. Andreja gives you a bit more leeway when it comes to stealing and killing, but avoid killing innocent people at all costs. Be supportive of her when it comes to her past, and eventually, you will reach the Divided Loyalties quest, where you can select the [ROMANCE] option. Once you choose the [COMMITMENT] option, complete the Commitment: Andreja quest to marry her. 

While there are a few more NPCs that would have made great candidates for potential love interest, this is it for the moment. Noel and Matteo are both members of Constellation and would be likely be romanceable in the future if more options are added. Sadly, you cannot get together with Vasco in the base game.

Can you romance multiple companions in Starfield?

You flirt and be romantic with multiple companions at once in Starfield, but you cannot commit and get married to multiple partners at the same time. Once you have made a commitment with a particular partner, you can continue to flirt with other companions (which your partner probably will not appreciate), but you will not be able to commit to them as well. If you’ve decided you’ve had enough of your current partner, you can select to divorce them by talking to them and asking how they feel your relationship is going.

Is there same-sex romance in Starfield?

There is same-sex romance in Starfield. A term used to demonstrate this is ‘player sexual’, meaning your created avatar can enter into a relationship with any of the core companions regardless of sex. We’ve tested this by having our female character get with Megan. It also works for male/male relationships, so don’t worry about being locked out of romantic options when you pick male or female in the character creator.

Do your romances continue in new game plus?

No, they do not carry over into your new game plus in Starfield. While we won’t detail exactly why this is so as not to spoil anything, your new game plus will reset your relationships with each of the four companions, meaning you will have to start all over again. This is perfect for anyone wanting to try a new romantic partner without having to divorce their current one.