Starfield New Atlantis Guide 2026: Districts, Shops & Where to Sell
New Atlantis, on Jemison in the Alpha Centauri system, is the capital of the United Colonies and the first big city most players reach. This guide covers its districts, every shop worth knowing, where to sell your loot, and the key services like the Lodge and the UC Vanguard. Updated October 2026.
Note: we have corrected this guide. Earlier versions listed some shops and “secrets” that are not in the game.
The Districts
- Spaceport – where you land, with ship services, a Trade Authority kiosk, Jemison Mercantile and the Viewport Bar.
- Commercial District – shops and restaurants, including Outland and Enhance.
- Residential District – home to the Lodge (Constellation’s headquarters) and the Centaurian Arsenal gun shop.
- MAST District – the seat of the United Colonies government and the UC Vanguard.
- The Well – the city’s lower level, beneath the gleaming towers.
Every Shop Worth Knowing
| Shop | Where | What it sells |
|---|---|---|
| Ship Services Technician | Spaceport | Ships, ship upgrades and repairs |
| Trade Authority kiosk | Spaceport | Buys almost anything, including contraband; sells nothing (5,000 credits) |
| Jemison Mercantile | Spaceport | Weapons, ammo, spacesuits, Med Packs, digipicks and crafting resources |
| Viewport Bar | Spaceport | Drinks with temporary buffs |
| Terrabrew Coffee | Spaceport and Commercial District | Drinks that restore health and oxygen |
| Outland | Commercial District | Clothing, spacesuits, helmets and packs |
| Enhance | Commercial District | Change your appearance for a fee |
| Whetstone | Commercial District | Food and drink, some with buffs |
| Centaurian Arsenal | Residential District | Weapons and ammo |
| Dawn’s Roost and Chunks | Residential District | Food with buffs |
| Reliant Medical | Near the Lodge | Medical supplies |
| EIT Clothiers | Near the Lodge | High-end outfits |
| Aphelion Realty | MAST District | Homes: the Well apartment and the Mercury Tower penthouse (needs UC citizenship) |
Where to Sell Your Loot
- Centaurian Arsenal in the Residential District has the biggest credit pool in the city, at 12,500.
- The Trade Authority vendor in The Well has around 11,000.
- The Trade Authority kiosk at the spaceport only holds 5,000 credits, but you can sell straight from your ship’s cargo.
- Vendors’ credits refill after about 48 in-game hours. Wait in a chair or sleep at the Lodge to reset them.
For bigger credit pools outside the city, see our credits farming guide.
Key Places and Services
- The Lodge (Residential District) – Constellation’s headquarters and your base for the main quest. Check the mission board in the basement for repeatable jobs.
- UC Vanguard (MAST District) – join here to start the Vanguard questline. Progressing it earns UC citizenship, which unlocks the penthouse at Aphelion Realty.
- Ship Services (Spaceport) – buy, upgrade and repair ships. See our ship builds guide.
Tips for Your First Visit
- Stock up on Med Packs and digipicks at Jemison Mercantile before heading out.
- Pick up a better gun at Centaurian Arsenal once you have some credits.
- Talk to everyone in MAST: the UC Vanguard questline is one of the best in the game. See our factions guide.
- Jemison itself has outpost-friendly resources like Water, Chlorine, Argon and Lead. See our planets guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is New Atlantis in Starfield?
On the planet Jemison, in the Alpha Centauri system.
Where is the best place to sell in New Atlantis?
Centaurian Arsenal in the Residential District, which has 12,500 credits. The Trade Authority vendor in The Well has around 11,000.
How do I buy a house in New Atlantis?
Visit Aphelion Realty in the MAST District. The Mercury Tower penthouse requires UC citizenship, which you earn through the UC Vanguard questline.