Among all the unexpected side quests and activities in Starfield, one encounter has stood out as amusing and intriguing: The Extended Warranty Salesman. Reports have emerged of players hailing an unidentified ship, which then proceeds to warn them about the expiration of their ship's assurance and suggests renewing it. However, what Starfield players are eager to discover is whether purchasing the extended ship warranty will result in any concrete advantages. (This guide provides the answer.)
What Is the Extended Ship Warranty in Starfield?
Extended Warranty is a random NPC encounter in Starfield regarding starship assurance. While exploring space, players might come across an Unknown UC ship that contacts them only to notify them that their warranty coverage has expired. The ship advises them to renew the warranty or consider purchasing a new plan.
In this interaction, players have three options:
- Buy one of the three warranty tiers (priced at 50,000, 100,000, or 200,000 Credits).
- Ask the sales representative to stop and leave.
- Attack the salesman’s ship.
Choosing any of these options will neither affect the main storyline nor result in an achievement.
Should Players Invest in the Extended Warranty?
Unfortunately, the extended warranty encounter in Starfield is nothing more than a space scam. Players are advised against purchasing any assurance plans, as they do not provide benefits to their ship. Once players transfer the money, the Unknown UC ship will disappear and never be seen again.
The best way to deal with the warranty ship is either by ignoring them or asking them to leave. However, players not concerned with non-lethal options also have the choice to steal from or attack the Unknown UC ship, confiscating all their illicit Credits.
What Happens If the Player Buys the Extended Warranty?
The short answer is nothing happens. Despite the salesperson's promises that their plans will cover a ship's damage and repair costs, players must still pay the Ship Services Technician 1,000 Credits to have their vessels fixed.
It remains uncertain how the extended warranty will impact players' interactions with other NPCs. However, Bethesda has a reputation for incorporating insignificant details that can playfully affect gamers. In Fallout 4, for instance, players could possess a seemingly useless Charge Card that would alter their conversations with certain merchants, resulting in some meta jokes.
Starfield is available now for PC and Xbox Series X/S.