Starfield, the highly anticipated new open-world sci-fi RPG from Bethesda Game Studios, allows you to create virtually any avatar and explore an incredibly detailed world set among the stars. One of the first objectives you‘ll likely undertake in the early hours of the game is speaking with an enigmatic figure named Vladimir as part of the "Into the Unknown" main storyline. However, you may be wondering: just who is this Vladimir, and how do you find and talk to him in Starfield? Read on for a comprehensive guide.
An Introduction to Vladimir in Starfield
Vladimir is a key character you‘ll interact with during Starfield‘s main quest "Into the Unknown." Based on previews and early gameplay footage, Vladimir appears to be a mysterious figure with unknown motivations. He resides in a space station called "The Eye" where he provides crucial information to your character about ancient artifacts and next objectives.
Speaking with Vladimir and heeding his cryptic advice seems imperative for completing the “Into the Unknown” questline and advancing the story. In other words, you‘ll definitely need to figure out how to talk to Vladimir if you want to unravel Starfield‘s core mysteries!
Step-by-Step Guide to Finding and Talking to Vladimir
To initiate a conversation with Vladimir in Starfield, you first need to locate The Eye station where he can be found. Thankfully, getting to The Eye and talking with Vladimir only takes a few simple steps when you know what to do:
1. Fast Travel to The Eye Space Station
Once the “Into the Unknown” quest becomes available after Starfield’s opening sequence, The Eye station location will be accessible for fast travel. Use Starfield’s map (TAB on PC; View button on Xbox) to select The Eye as your destination and instantly transport there.
Fast traveling to The Eye station where Vladimir is located
2. Lock Onto and Dock at The Eye
Upon arrival outside The Eye after fast travel, you need to lock onto the station to dock your ship.
- On keyboard/mouse, highlight The Eye station then press E to lock on and R to dock once in range. Use thrusters as needed to adjust your position.
- On Xbox controller, look at The Eye and press LB to lock on then A to dock when close enough. Adjust with left stick as required.
You’ll see a docking animation sequence play when successful.
3. Board The Eye Station and Locate Vladimir
Now safely docked at The Eye, exit your ship to board the station interior.
- On keyboard, hit X to leave your ship and enter The Eye on foot after docking.
- On Xbox, just press A again after docking to board.
From The Eye’s docking area, make your way through the corridors and rooms until you find Vladimir. Interact with him there to initiate conversation.
Upon boarding The Eye, locate Vladimir to have an important story conversation
And that’s it! Simply speak to Vladimir inside The Eye station to complete this early Starfield objective. Be sure to pay close attention to his dialogue, as it will indicate what to do next in unraveling Starfield’s overarching mysteries!
Tips for Efficient Vladimir Interaction
Here are some useful tips to streamline meeting and talking with Vladimir at The Eye station:
- Upgrade your ship’s hyperdrive engine earlier to enable fast traveling to The Eye quicker
- Install pulse drive ship mods for tighter maneuverability when docking at The Eye
- Equip gear like space suits prior for safely exiting your ship at the station
- Consider completing nearby side quests or exploration before speaking to Vladimir, as further travel may be immediately required after
Conclusion
Locating Vladimir in Starfield only requires using the game’s fast travel systems and basic interaction inputs once aboard The Eye space station. But the story dialogue with him there could have major implications, setting you on an epic journey across Starfield’s expansive universe! Use this guide to efficiently complete this “talk to Vladimir” objective.
Good luck space wanderer! And may additional mysteries and alien encounters await you and Constellation…
