Shade's Ship Stealing (Authorize Restricted Ships)
starfield — Mods & Enhancements
Shade's Ship Stealing removes the authorization requirement for piloting cleared ships in Starfield, letting you keep any vessel you've boarded and looted. A simple gameplay tweak for pirates and fleet builders, with 507 endorsements and 34,550 downloads, last updated November 2023.
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Downloads: 34,550 | Endorsements: 507💡 Notes
By Shadedness | vv1.0 | 507 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure you've fully cleared the ship of enemies before attempting to pilot it—the mod only works on ships you've already looted.
If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, install this mod through it to keep your load order clean and avoid conflicts.
After installing, test on a small ship first to confirm the authorization message is gone before trying to steal a capital ship.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Community-approved with 507 endorsements and 34,550 downloads—clearly a popular fix.
- Directly addresses a common frustration for players who want to commandeer ships without hassle.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says, no bloat.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in November 2023—may not be compatible with the latest Starfield patches.
- No detailed installation instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
- Only affects the authorization message; doesn't add new ship-related features or content.