Image Credit: Bethesda
Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Screenshot by GameSkinny

Starfield: How to Hide Your Spacesuit and Helmet

Keep your spacesuit hidden from view even if you're wearing it in Starfield.

You’ve spent all that time creating the perfect characters, but their head and body are covered up. Or, perhaps, you’ve picked up a new outfit you’d rather wear instead of your clunky, spacefaring one. In that case, you’re wondering how to hide your spacesuit and helmet in Starfield. These gear pieces are important to have, considering that they offer protection from hazards in the environment. But there are times when you just want something different.

Recommended Videos

How to Hide Your Spacesuit and Helmet in Starfield

You can hide your spacesuit and helmet in Starfield by going to each item’s respective inventory and pressing RB on controller or the “T” key on a keyboard.

  • By default, these equipped gear pieces are set to “show in settlements,” which means your character will look like an astronaut even when they’re in a populated city.
  • However, pressing the aforementioned button/key will switch the setting to “hide in settlements.” That means the gear pieces are still equipped, but your character is shown wearing their civilian attire.
Screenshot by GameSkinny

I find this setting to be genuinely helpful. I do prefer seeing my character with a spacesuit and helmet while exploring distant planets that are devoid of an atmosphere. That just makes sense.

However, if I’m in a settlement or an indoor location that has oxygen, it’s somewhat immersion-breaking if I’m still wearing heavily padded gear. As such, this option ensures that you can retain the defensive bonuses and status effects from your armor while also looking like you’re a regular traveler when you go to a city. Of course, this doesn’t matter too much if you’re playing in first-person mode.

Screenshot by GameSkinny

As an aside, this may not work in certain areas or for certain companions. For instance, I’ve noticed that my character would keep their helmet hidden and switch to a cap while indoors. However, they still wore their spacesuit.

That’s everything you need to know about how to hide your spacesuit and helmet in Starfield. For more tips and strategies, you can visit our guides hub.


GameSkinny is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Jason Rodriguez
Jason Rodriguez
Jason Rodriguez is a game reviewer and guides writer from the Philippines. With around 5,000 published articles, he's freelanced for numerous outlets, including GameSkinny, GameSpot, Polygon, IGN, PCGamesN, PC Invasion, and more.