When Bethesda announcedStarfield, fans knew something big was coming. But to be frank, no one expected it to be the most expansive space-exploration RPG of all time. In fact, the current numbers are so unreal that many players wonderhow many planetswill be featured inStarfield—and how it will handle such a vast intergalactic ecosystem. For those having the same questions, this guide reveals every detail aboutStarfield’s planets and Star System size.
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Number of Planets in Starfield
Handcrafted and procedurally generated worlds combined,Starfieldhasover 1,000 planets across 100 Star Systems. Although only a few of these planets will be habitable, players will be able to explore them all. Scale-wise,Starfieldis the most expansive Bethesda game, offering 100+ hours of space mining and intergalactic travels.
How Many Starfield Planets Support Life
Despite its fully explorable galaxy,Starfieldfeatures about 100 habitable planetswith living creatures, which equals 10% of the game’s galaxy. Of these, some only support local wildlife, while others might have intelligent life forms. (Uninhabitable worlds can still offer resources and allow for outpost construction.)
Unlikegames likeNo Man’s Sky, alien wildlife onStarfieldplanets is not randomized. The developers have clarified that players will encounter living forms local to that specific Star System.
Are All Starfield Planets Procedurally Generated
Main-story planets aside, all moons, exoplanets, and planets inStarfieldare procedurally generated. As players approach a planet, the game will create RNG-based terrains using that world’s terrestrial information.
Althoughprocedural generation expandsStarfield’s exploration aspect, it makes planetary flights impossible. The game’s slow progression is necessary for generating adjacent terrains, which is why there won’t be any mounts or vehicles for surveying planets.
Landing on a planet won’t be a manual procedure. Instead, a cinematic transition like the one inStar Wards Jedi: Survivorwill replace dockings and take-offs.
What Are Some Prominent Planets in Starfield
Based onStarfieldDirect infoand pre-release gameplay footage, Jemison, Gagarin, and Akila are the most noticeable worlds. However, the storyline is likely tied to Olivas, Chawla, Mars, and Earth. It’s not clear whether players will visit Earth. But the planet seems to play a significant role in solvingStarfield’s intergalactic mystery.
Starfieldwill be available for PC and Xbox Series X|S on Jun 02, 2025.
