To switch weapons in Starfield, you can use the inventory menu or customizable quickslots, the latter being the fastest and most convenient option. Since quickslots will save you lots of time and remove the need to faff about in inventory menus in the heat of combat, you can focus solely on battling your foes and quickly swapping weapons and using grenades and even healing items on the fly. Starfield doesn't explain this useful system very well, so here's everything you need to know about setting up quickslots to easily swap weapons in Starfield.
How to equip and switch weapons in Starfield
Once you've highlighted one of your Starfield weapons (or most other usable items for that matter) in your inventory, follow the Favorite prompt at the bottom of the screen and a plus-shaped grid will appear. Use the D-pad to move the icon on to one of the 12 segments in this grid, then select it to confirm the quickslot that the item will sit in.
Now when you're exploring or in combat, you can quickly tap the D-pad to select the weapon or item you need to equip it instantly and save going through the menu again. This is particularly handy for switching weapons in combat if you run out of ammo or need a more appropriate weapon for the job, and once you tap the D-pad time will slow down significantly so you don't need to rush highlighting and selecting the next armament.
Of course, you can still switch weapons in Starfield by opening the pause menu then choosing the down and right option to access your Inventory. Select the Weapons option at the top to open a list of all the weapons you're currently carrying and you can just pick one from the list to equip it and close the menu.
From this menu you can also compare weapon stats and sort your arsenal by Damage or Ammo Type to help manage your gear. However, this is all a bit clunky, so thankfully quickslots are there to act as a much faster way to swap weapons in Starfield.
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