How to use Cruise Mode in Starfield? Free Lanes encounters and more

The Free Lanes update is now available on all platforms, and Starfield players can now fly through space and travel between different planets. Unlike the instant jump mechanism that was previously in place, you can now enjoy the adventures of actually travelling in space.

At its heart lies the brand new Cruise mode that makes all of it possible.

How to use the Cruise Mode in Starfield

As usual, you’ll need to be on your ship. Once it’s in space, you’ll now be able to activate the Cruise Mode. You’ll need to wait for a prompt to appear that allows you to press the L1/LB button to activate the mode.

Once activated, you’ll now be able to expand your viewing area and decide the direction in which the ship will travel. Press the L3/LS button to accelerate and cover distances more quickly. When you’re travelling in Cruise mode, a marker can sometimes appear on the screen. They will usually hint at any item of interest that might pop up in the space. You can select the item and press R1/RB to engage the autopilot mode to travel in a definite direction.

That way, you can reach a target location without having to fly all the way manually. Once your ship reaches the location, it will automatically slow down for your convenience. During the Cruise mode, you can also exit your cockpit by pressing the Circle/B button. You can then explore the insides of your ship, interact with your crew, and more.

Starfield Free Lanes encounters explained

When you’re flying your ship in Cruise mode, Free Lanes encounters can show up randomly. These are random points of interest that can show up in teh space when you travel. Sometimes, they will allow you to enjoy additional interactions with NPCs. Some of those will be beneficial for your adventures. Others might just be entertaining tales that you’ll be able to enjoy.

Overall, if you have time to play teh game at a slower pace, the Cruise mode and the Free Lanes encounters are a really fun addition that truly brings the joys of space exploration to the front.

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Crimson Desert is a single-player game, but you don’t have to enjoy your adventures alone. While you can complete all the quests and content on your own, you can do so with your beloved pet. Obtaining your animal companion takes a bit of time when you begin your adventures, and there are two choices to consider.

But first, let’s find out how pets work in Crimson Desert.

Update: Added a table for all types of pets and their favorite food items (offers biggest boost to trust).

How pets work in Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert has a trust system that works between your character and animals. The trust mechanic begins at zero and goes up to 100. This system is universal for all pettable animals, which are two in the current version of the game.

• Cats
• Dogs

The process of getting a pet varies slightly based on your choice.

• If you want to pet a dog, walk up to the animal, and press the applicable button for the interaction prompt.
• If you want to pet a cat, pick it up by getting close to it. Then, select the carry prompt to pet the creature.

When you pet a creature, you gain +5 trust. You can gain up to 25 trust with an animal companion in a single day from this method.

Pets are immensely helpful when they’re active, as they help bring back the loot you get from defeated enemies. However, they will loot everything they can as there’s no filter available in the current build of Crimson Desert. However, it’s still beneficial to have them active; otherwise, you’ll be spending a lot more time getting different loot.

All pet locations in Crimson Desert

Pets, typically, are located randomly across Pywel. However, I have listed down specific ones that I have found in particular locations. The exact locations in your adventures could be different. The locations of cats, in particular, appear to be quite universal.

• Boarhounds: Hernand City (one is always near the Constabulary).
• Shepherds: Look for outposts in Hernand.
• Huskies: Can be found in colder regions of Pailune.
• Jindo: Hernand City.
• Floppy-Eared Bulldog: Near Hernand City bounty board.
• Loafy cat: Pororin Village.
• Short-Haired cat: You can find it in a corner in Pororin Village where there are several pots.
• Long-Haired, Slim cats, and kittens: Tariv, sorcerer village in Demeniss.

All pets and their favorite foods in Crimson Desert

The table below has a list of all the pettable animals I have found, along with their favorite food items.

Name	Type	Favorite Meat
Cat	Cat	Squid
Short-Haired Kitten	Cat	Small Gudgeon
Fat Cat	Cat	Sockeye Salmon
Long-Haired Cat	Cat	Mackerel
Kitten	Cat	Fish Fillet
Desert Cat	Cat	Egg
Slim Cat	Cat	Pond Loach
Short-Haired Cat	Cat	Egg
Saluki	Dog	Fine Meat
Pointy-Eared Bulldog	Dog	Egg
Shepherd	Dog	Bird Meat
Floppy-Eared Bulldog	Dog	Cheese
Boarhound Puppy	Dog	Lean Bird Meat
Husky	Dog	Bird Meat
Jindo	Dog	Sweet Potato
Greyhound	Dog	Fine Meat
Boarhound	Dog	Lean Bird Meat
Beagle	Dog	Sweet Potato

How to add more pets in Crimson Desert

The key to gaining a pet is to take your trust to 100. Once that’s achieved, hold the selection button and press the Claim option. This will register the dog/cat as your pet. You can have up to 30 pets for your adventure, but only one can be active at any given moment.

How to use food to gain trust in Crimson Desert

While playing with cats/dogs helps to gain trust, there’s a daily cap on that. A better way is to use food items. Feeding also helps to improve your trust with them, but there’s a daily cap as well.

• Tough Meat (Feed to a Dog for 10 trust)
• Fine Meat (Feed to a Dog for 35 trust)
• Bird Meat (Feed to a Cat for 10 trust)
• Fish (Feed to a Cat for 10 trust)
• Milk (Feed to a Cat for 10 trust)

Food items have a cap of three per day. In simple words, you can feed a creature at most three times in a given day. If you max out the daily caps, you’ll be able to gain a new pet every two days. The only exception to this is Fine Meat, which allows you to gain a new pet in a single day. However, you’ll have to spend coins at a vendor to get the item.

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