When Sarah dies as part of the “High Price to Pay” quest in Starfield, it comes as a shock. The members of Constellation have made it through the game unscathed up to this point, and there’s no warning that you’ll lose a companion. So, it makes sense that you’d want to know if there’s a way to save Sarah from being killed by the Hunter.
Does Sarah have to die in Starfield?
You can save Sarah in Starfield. You can prevent her from dying in “High Price to Pay,” but you’ll have to make a hard choice. The way this quest works is that one of your four companions has to die, but who it is isn’t set in stone.
During “High Price to Pay,” one of two companions is chosen to die. Barrett will always be one of them, and the other will be the companion you have the best relationship with. This is incredibly frustrating if you’re trying to romance Sarah, and she suddenly dies without warning.
You make the choice of who dies in this quest when you pick between staying at the Lodge or going to the Eye. You’ll save the companion at whichever location you decide to stay at. So, for example, if Barrett is on the Eye and Sarah is at the Lodge, and you choose to head to the station, Sarah will be dead when you return to the Lodge.
To avoid this, you can:
- Stay at the location where Sarah is located
- Build a relationship with another companion before “High Price to Pay” starts
The most obvious way to save Sarah is to stick by her side during the crisis. However, if you want both her and Barrett to survive, then you can get a bit more underhanded. If you’d rather sacrifice Sam or Andreja, then you can load an earlier save and build a relationship with one of them. If you raise your relationship with them high enough, the choice should be between them or Barrett when you attempt “High Price to Pay” again.
Starfield save Sarah from dying FAQ
A: Yes, Sarah’s death can be surprising since the members of Constellation have been unharmed throughout the game and there’s no prior warning that you’ll lose a companion during this quest.
A: Yes, you can save Sarah. One of your four companions will die during this quest, but it’s your choice. The companion you have the closest relationship with, besides Barrett, is at risk. To ensure Sarah’s survival, you can either stay at her location during the crisis or build a stronger relationship with another companion, like Sam or Andreja, before the quest starts.
A: Barrett is always one of the potential victims. The other is the companion you’re closest to. The decision is made based on whether you stay at the Lodge or go to the Eye during the quest. The companion at your chosen location survives, while the other dies.
