Once you are done creating and customizing your character in Starfield, you will be asked to choose a Background. This is a very important choice to make because your Background is going to stay with ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. There are several Starfield backgrounds and starting skills for you to choose from when you first customize your character. Each background grants you ...

While creating your character for Starfield, you’ll have the option to choose a Background. Making a good choice can be the difference between thriving or struggling in the early hours. Here are our ...

Backgrounds provide a backstory to your created character in any RPG. They are independent of the class or race you choose. Each background also provides two starting skill proficiencies and ...

Choosing a Starfield background is mandatory as you create your character in the “One Small Step” mission. Backgrounds are a history for your character that also grants you three predetermined ...