Starfield New Atlantis Guide 2026: Districts, Vendors, Services & Secrets
This Starfield New Atlantis guide maps out every district, vendor, service, and hidden secret in the UC capital of Bethesda’s space RPG. New Atlantis is the capital of the United Colonies and the largest city in Starfield — and it’s where you’ll spend more time than anywhere else in the game. This guide covers every district, the best vendors to use, all services available, and secrets most players miss on their first visit.
New Atlantis Overview (Starfield New Atlantis Guide)
New Atlantis is located on Jemison in the Alpha Centauri star system — the very first system you can fully explore. The city is divided into four main districts accessible by tram, plus the spaceport where you land. Each district has its own vendors, services, and lore. New Atlantis is also home to the Constellation Lodge, your primary base of operations for the main quest.
The Four Districts of New Atlantis
The Well — Underground Shopping District
The Well is an underground district beneath New Atlantis, accessible via elevator from the spaceport or MAST district. It has a grittier aesthetic than the gleaming city above and is home to the highest-density vendor cluster in the game.
Key Vendors in The Well:
- Trade Authority — The most important vendor in the game. 10,000+ credit pool, buys everything including contraband (when scanned). Always sell your high-value loot here first. Credit pool refreshes every 48 in-game hours.
- Jemison Mercantile — General goods vendor with a wide stock of consumables, ammo, and basic equipment. Good for restocking before a mission.
- Apex Electronics — Sells ship components and electronics-related items. Check here before flying to a dedicated ship yard.
- Sieghart’s Outfitters — Sells spacesuits, helmets, and packs. Has rotating stock that includes some rare mid-game pieces.
Hidden Content in The Well: The Well has several “under city” areas accessible through maintenance tunnels. These areas are populated by squatters and have unique lore notes about life outside UC law. There’s also a secret Crimson Fleet contact here if you’re running the pirate questline.
MAST District — Government and Military Hub
MAST stands for Military, Administrative, Science, and Technology. This is the headquarters of the United Colonies government and where you go to join the UC Vanguard, handle UC citizenship matters, and access several important quest givers.
Key Locations in MAST:
- UC Vanguard Headquarters — Sign up for the Vanguard faction questline here. Talk to Commander Tuala.
- UC SysDef Office — Related to the Crimson Fleet undercover questline.
- The Archives — Contains extensive lore terminals covering UC history. Worth reading if you care about the game’s world-building.
- Citizenship Office — After completing the UC Vanguard questline, this is where you formalize your citizenship status. Opens unique dialogue throughout the game.
Residential District — The Lodge and Living Quarters
The Residential District is home to the Constellation Lodge — your primary base in the game — as well as apartment buildings, parks, and residential vendors.
Key Locations in the Residential District:
- The Lodge — Your home. Has a research lab, crafting stations, and safe storage. Companions can be found here when not in your crew. Explore the basement for lore and hidden items.
- Athena’s Armory — Sells weapons and weapon mods. Has some of the best mid-game weapon stock in New Atlantis.
- UC Distribution — Sells food, medical supplies, and general goods at UC prices (slightly cheaper than private vendors).
Commercial District — Shopping and Entertainment
The Commercial District is New Atlantis’s retail center — a clean, upscale area with specialty shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Key Vendors in the Commercial District:
- Reliant Medical — Best medical vendor in New Atlantis. Sells all healing items, stims, and specialty pharmaceuticals at competitive prices.
- NAT Station (New Atlantis Terrabrew) — The coffee shop has an accessible upper deck with a spectacular view of the city and some collectible lore items.
- Nishina Robotics Showroom — Sells combat robots and robot accessories. Relevant if you’re building a robot crew.
The Spaceport: Ship Services
The New Atlantis Spaceport is one of the best locations for ship upgrades and crew management:
- Deimos Ship Services — One of the best ship part vendors in the game. Has high-tier Class B and early Class C components. Check here before buying from smaller vendors.
- Ship Technician — Repair and modify your ship. Has a full ship customization interface.
- Crew Recruitment Board — Post-level 20, you can recruit specialized crew members from this board for your outposts and ships.
New Atlantis Money-Making Tips
- Sell to Trade Authority in The Well first — Highest credit pool of any vendor. If they’re out of credits, sleep 48 hours in the lodge and return.
- Buy and re-sell contraband — If you have a Scan Jammer on your ship, buy contraband at low-credit stations and sell it at Trade Authority for 3–5x markup.
- Vendor credit refresh trick — Sitting in a chair and waiting 48 hours refreshes all vendor credit pools. With Commerce Rank 2 and 3-4 vendors in The Well, you can sell 50,000+ credits of loot in one New Atlantis visit.
Secrets Most Players Miss in New Atlantis
- The Lodge basement has a hidden room with lore books that reveal Constellation’s full history and hint at the main story’s deeper themes. Worth reading on your first playthrough.
- The Well tunnel network connects to a maintenance area with a supply cache and a unique audio log from a city worker who witnessed something strange.
- The MAST tower’s upper levels (accessible during the UC Vanguard questline) have a panoramic view room that’s inaccessible outside the quest — explore it while you’re there.
- Jemison’s surface around New Atlantis has several undocumented points of interest — crashed shuttles, abandoned research pods, and hostile creature territories that aren’t marked on the map.
New Atlantis is where most of your early game happens, so understanding its layout saves significant time. Pair your New Atlantis visits with our Factions Guide to make the most of UC Vanguard faction access, and check the Complete Guides Hub for all other Starfield resources. Keep this Starfield New Atlantis guide open as you explore the city and you will not miss a single vendor or secret.
