How To Use A Jetpack in Starfield in 3 Easy Steps

Jetpacks are the preferred method for navigating planets in Starfield. You might expect such an essential tool to be available from the start, but that’s not the case. So how do you get and use a jetpack? Find out below!

How Do I Get a Jetpack?

A jetpack, called “Boost Pack” in the game, can be obtained early on. However, if you prefer exploring first without diving into the main story, you can acquire one this way too. Here are the easiest ways to get a jetpack:

1. Complete the One Small Step mission in the main story.
2. Loot corpses in hopes of finding one.

Since loot drops are randomized, you may not find a jetpack early. Therefore, it’s best to complete the main mission and move on.

Even though you have a jetpack, you can’t use it immediately. To activate a jetpack, you need the Boost Pack Training skill. This skill is unlocked by default if you selected either of these 2 backgrounds: Soldier or Bounty Hunter.

If you chose a different class, you can unlock the skill by following these steps:

1. Unlocking the Boost Pack Training Skill

1. First, navigate to the Skills menu in the Pause Menu.
   

   

2. Now, head over to the Tech section.
   

   

3. The Boost Pack Training should be a skill with a jetpack icon. Select it.
   

   

4. The skill should cost only 1 skill point. Unlock it and return to the game.
   

   

Boost Pack Training has 4 levels, and each level unlocks more perks for jetpacks. However, we only need to unlock the first level to be able to use a jetpack.

2. Equipping the Jetpack

After you’ve unlocked the Boost Pack Training skill, you’ll need to equip your jetpack to use it. Here’s how you can do this:

1. In the Pause Menu, navigate to your Inventory.
   

   

2. In the Inventory menu, select the Packs option.
   

   

3. Choose your desired jetpack from the list and equip it.
   

   

3. Using the Jetpack

Finally, you can move around planets faster and more easily using the jetpack. To use it, simply double-press the jump key and hold down the key on the second press depending on how long you want to stay afloat. Depending on the platform, this key can be:

• PC: Spacebar is set as the default key, but it can be changed.
• Xbox: Y on the Xbox controller

Each jetpack has a fuel capacity that drains rapidly when activated, although it replenishes automatically and doesn’t require any other resources. However, each jetpack has its own capacity and capabilities. The advanced ranks of the Boost Pack Training skill also influence your jetpack’s performance.