A dedicated Starfield fan has released a mod that significantly improves the Tracker Alliance faction in Akila City. The Tracker Alliance, a group of bounty hunters in Starfield, had initially received mixed reactions from players. However, this new mod aims to address those concerns by filling gaps and enriching the faction’s narrative and gameplay experience.

Understanding Starfield’s Factions

In Starfield, players have the opportunity to join various factions, each offering unique storylines and gameplay experiences. Notable factions include:

  • United Colonies: Known for their militaristic structure.
  • Freestar Collective: Offers a more libertarian experience.
  • Crimson Fleet: Focuses on the life of space pirates.

The primary faction, Constellation, is central to the game’s main storyline. Players can also recruit companions from these factions, such as Marika Boros from the Freestar Collective, Mathis Castillo from the Crimson Fleet, and Gideon Aker from the United Colonies.

Introducing the Tracker Alliance Mod

Modder Nell Drakebane has recently uploaded the Faction Story Expansion mod, which specifically enhances the Tracker Alliance. This mod is designed to make the Tracker Alliance more appealing, especially for lower-level players. Targeting characters around level 10, the mod introduces a series of quests that start on Tau-ceti VIII-b, where players find an item called “slate of Bounty 01” in a box. This item triggers the first mission, leading players on a series of bounty hunts. Each completed bounty rewards players with credits and items, with new missions becoming available subsequently.

New Features and Facilities

The mod also adds several new facilities to the Tracker Alliance, including:

  • Trackers Facility: A central hub for bounty hunters.
  • Greenhouse: Filled with various plants.
  • Food Hall: Stocked with free consumables for players.

These additions aim to provide a richer and more immersive experience for players involved with the Tracker Alliance. Although the mod includes some NPCs, interactions are currently limited due to coding restrictions. Drakebane has expressed a desire to further enhance NPC dialogues and add vendor NPCs, indicating potential future updates.

Community Reception and Future Updates

Since its release, the Tracker Alliance mod has been downloaded over 500 times in just seven days, making it one of the most popular recent mods for Starfield. To complement this mod, Drakebane recommends using the Improved Follower Behavior mod by Deebz96, which enhances companion behavior during sneaking missions—a crucial aspect for bounty hunters.

As Bethesda prepares to release the Starfield Shattered Space DLC in the fall, mods like the Tracker Alliance enhancement help keep the community engaged. Given the mod’s positive reception and ongoing updates, it is likely to receive continued support and improvements.

Final Thoughts

The Tracker Alliance mod for Starfield exemplifies how community-driven content can significantly enhance a game’s experience. By addressing player concerns and adding new layers of depth to the faction, this mod breathes new life into Starfield’s bounty hunting adventures. As the game continues to evolve with official updates and community contributions, players have much to look forward to in their interstellar journeys.

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