It’s a big shock when Barrett dies in Starfield. “High Price to Pay” seems like a run-of-the-mill quest when it starts, so it comes as a big surprise when you lose a companion so suddenly. It’ll leave many players wondering if you can save Barrett or if his death is inevitable.
Can you save Barrett from dying in Starfield?
You can prevent Barrett from dying in Starfield. However, saving him isn’t a simple prospect. Instead, you have to choose whether he or another companion dies. Constellation has made it to this point relatively unscathed, but its good luck has run out.
The way “High Price to Pay” works in Starfield is that Barrett is always on the chopping block. The second companion who has a chance of dying is the one you have the best relationship with at the moment. So, there’s a big chance that your love interest is at risk (if it’s not Barrett).
You make the choice about who is going to die when you select whether to go to the Eye or stay and defend the lodge. If you choose the one where Barrett is located, he’ll live, and the other companion will die. However, that might not sit well with you.
Chances are, even if you’re attached to Barrett, you also like the companion that’s slated to die. You can manipulate fate by loading an earlier save and then spending as much time as possible with your least favorite companion. You should be able to trigger enough conversations with them and make enough right choices to make your relationship status with them a higher level. Then, when you play through “High Price to Pay,” it should be them on the chopping block.
It might be cruel, but at least it’s your least favorite companion dying instead of your BFF.
Starfield save Barrett FAQ
A: Yes, you can indeed save Barrett in Starfield. The challenge lies in deciding between him and another companion, as the game demands a sacrifice. Your choice between heading to the Eye or staying to defend the lodge determines Barrett’s fate. If you opt for his location, he survives, but another companion will face death.
A: Barrett is always in danger during this quest. However, another companion, with whom you currently share the closest bond, also faces a potential demise. This often means that your main love interest in the game, unless it’s Barrett, might be at risk too.
A: Yes, if you have a strong preference for which companion faces danger, you can influence the game’s choice. By loading a prior save and investing time in your least favored companion, initiating conversations and making choices that enhance your bond with them, you can elevate your relationship status. This action should place them in danger during the “High Price to Pay” quest, potentially sparing both Barrett and a more favored companion.
