When Bethesda announced Starfield, 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 wonder how many planets will be featured in Starfield—and how it will handle such a vast intergalactic ecosystem. For those having the same questions, this guide reveals every detail about Starfield’s planets and Star System size.
Number of Planets in Starfield
Handcrafted and procedurally generated worlds combined, Starfield has over 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, Starfield is 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, Starfield features about 100 habitable planets with 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.)
Unlike games like No Man’s Sky, alien wildlife on Starfield planets 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 in Starfield are procedurally generated. As players approach a planet, the game will create RNG-based terrains using that world’s terrestrial information.
Although procedural generation expands Starfield’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 in Star Wards Jedi: Survivor will replace dockings and take-offs.
What Are Some Prominent Planets in Starfield
Based on Starfield Direct info and 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 solving Starfield’s intergalactic mystery.
Starfield will be available for PC and Xbox Series X|S on September 6, 2023.