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Starfield Shattered Space

Runaway Bug Fixes and Walkthrough

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Runaway is a side quest in Starfield. See how to fix Runaway door bug, how to unlock Runaway, its rewards, and how to complete it.

Runaway Bug Solutions

Hotel Volii Door Inaccessible

Players have reported a bug through the Bethesda Official Discord channel where the door to Natan's room is labeled inaccessible, causing players to be unable to complete the quest objective.

Talk to Minerva After Receiving Activity Notification

A fix found by other Starfield players in the Bethesda Official Discord suggests going directly to the third floor and walking near Natan's Room until you get an activity update notification. After receiving the update, you can talk to Minerva about the delivery, and the quest should progress normally.

The walkthrough team has not encountered this bug and cannot confirm it as of writing. If this fix has worked for you or you have an alternative solution, you're welcome to share it in the comment section, and we will make sure to confirm the fix!

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Runaway Rewards and Unlock Condition

How to Unlock and Rewards

Planet Started Mars, Sol System
Location Cydonia
Prerequisites None
Quest Giver Rivkah Ovadiah
Rewards EXP: 100
Credits: Leveled Amount of Credits

Unlocks After Finishing Red Tape Runaround

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Before you receive the Talk to Rivkah Activity that triggers the quest, you must first finish the Red Tape Runaround Quest.

Red Tape Runaround Walkthrough

Runaway Walkthrough and Objectives

Main Objectives

  1. Obtain Red Harvest Reserve Whiskey
  2. Go to Hotel Volii
  3. Find Out Which Room Natan is in
  4. Speak with Natan
  5. Return to Rivkah

1. Obtain Red Harvest Reserve Whiskey

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After talking to Rivkah and learning about the situation with her father, talk to Jack in the bar, where you will have three options for obtaining the Whiskey.

You can buy the Whiskey at a full price of 15,000 Credits, Persuade Jack to sell it to you for 600 Credits, or Steal the Whiskey.

(Optional) Steal Red Harvest Reserve Whiskey

If the persuasion fails or you don't want to spend any Credits, stealing the whiskey is the best alternative to get it. Hide first and ensure you're undetected to avoid getting caught. Sneak behind Jack once everything is clear and pickpocket him to get the whiskey.

Invest in Theft Skill and Stealth Skill to do this easily and increase your chance of succeeding!

2-3. Find Out Which Room Natan is In

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Following Rivkah's instruction to meet with her father on Neon, head to Hotel Volii, and talk to Minerva Clement and tell her you have a delivery for Natan. Head to the third floor and enter Natan's room after.

Neon City Map, Shops, and Location Guide

4. Speak With Natan

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Talk to Natan, and you will be given two options. You can either Persuade him to make amends, or Attack him to keep him away from Rivkah.

5. Return to Rivkah

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Return to Mars and speak to Rivkah again to finish the quest.

Regardless of how you chose to deal with Natan, Rivkah will be pleased, and will thank you for helping her.

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Starfield - Side Quests
List of All Side Quests and Rewards

List of All Side Quests

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Scientific Method Path of Redemption
The Duel A House Divided
Legacy of the Fang Lost and Found (Shattered Space)
Hide and Seek Fallen Footsteps
The Courier Twice Reformed
The Missing Groats Sympathy for the Living
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Leader of the Pack Run the Red Mile
Operation Starseed Mantis
Groundpounder Peacemaker
Tourists Go Home Due in Full
Infinity's End Start-up Stopped
Burden of Proof Matters of the Hart
Other Quests
Spreading the News False Positives
Left Behind Alternating Currents
Beautiful Secrets Tapping the Grid
Out on a Limb Distilling Confidence
Missed the Mark Sure Bet
A Break at Dawn Missed Connections
Search and Seizure Defensive Measures
Dead Stop Red Tape Blues
Red Tape Runaround Red Tape Reclamation
Power From Beyond Juno's Gambit
Failure to Communicate Overdesigned
Saburo's Solution Special Delivery
Lost and Found Secret Lives
Loose Ends The Boot
Charity of the Wolf Beer Run
Media Sponge Fishy Business
Last Will and Testament Managing Assets
Supply Line Breach of Contract
Heart of Mars Late Bloomer
Apex Predator Two Tales Two Cities
Mob Mentality Primary Sources
Special Sauce Brownout
Top of the L.I.S.T. Rough Landings
Space Frog From Outer Space Runaway
Taste of Home Keeping the Peace
Pirate Activity Blast Zone
A Light in the Darkness Relief Run
All For One The Kindness of Strangers
Exorcism Bare Metal
Ghost Hunt The Great Laredo Caper
Dirty Laundry Superfan
Suspicious Activities Starsap Tours
Captain's Bounty Psyched
Gem Jealousy The Akila Run
Art Dealer Freight Fright
Re-Re-Application Unjustified
Winning Hearts and Minds Proper Tea Theft
Liquid Assets An Invitation
A Shipment for Salinas Olive Branch
UC Wants You! Worlds Apart
Terror Brew A Parting Gift
Reliable Care Refurbished Goods
The Bounty That Got Away Companion's Belongings
Last Resort Debt Forgiveness
Drinks on the House Hard Luck
Family Reunion Wanted Guest
Escape from the Endless Voyage Fueling Greatness
My North Star One Riot, One Ranger
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12 Anonymous Anonymous about 1 year

This quest it still broken over a year later. Door is inaccessible, STILL.

11 Becker SWE on Xbox Becker SWE on Xbox over 1 year

1. Tried not to speak, go 3rd LVL, back & speak to Minerva, 3rd LVL. Result: Did not work. 2. Speak to Minerva. 3rd LVL. Back to Minerva. 3rd LVL. Result: Did not work. 3. Rent room for 1 day. Sleep in hotel room bed. 3rd LVL. Speak to Minerva. 3rd LVL. Result: Did not work. 4. Have another quest active. Result: Did not work. 5. Here's my solution: BETHESDA! MAKE YOUR QUESTS DOABLE! So from now on I'll skip this stupid crap. Maybe I'll try it in New Game+ (hardly unlikely). /DBB

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