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Are you looking for an up-to-date comprehensive list of how many planets are in Starfield? Below we have the answer for you as well as some other asked questions to do with the planetary exploration of Starfield. So hop into that cruiser and check out these shining stars.
How many Planets are in Starfield?
According to Todd Howard, Game Director Starfield has over 1,000 planets to explore. These planets are spread across 100 star systems. About 10% of these planets have life on them. Here is a table of what we know so far about these planets, systems and moons:
| System | Planets | Moons |
|---|---|---|
| Alchiba | Alchiba IV, Alchiba VII, Alchiba X | Alchiba IV-A, Alchiba VII-B, Alchiba X-B |
| Alpha Andraste | Alpha Andraste II, Alpha Andraste III | – |
| Alpha Centauri | Jemison, Gagarin, Aranae I | Chawla |
| Arcturus | Arcturus III | – |
| Cheyenne | Akila | – |
| Lunara | Vesta | – |
| Moloch | Moloch I | – |
| Narion | Magreth, Vectera | – |
| Nemeria | Nemeria IV | Nemeria IV-A |
| Nirah | Kazarah, Ka’zaal | – |
| Porrima | Porrima I, Porrima III, Porrima IV, Porrima V | Porrima IV-C, Porrima IV-D, Porrima V-A |
| Piazzi | Piazzi IV, Piazzi VII | Piazzi IV-C, Piazzi VII-B |
| Procyon | Procyon III | – |
| Sol | Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto | Io, Luna, Kreet, Montara Luna |
| Tau Ceti | Tau Ceti II, Tau Ceti VIII | Tau Ceti II-A, Tau Ceti VIII-B |
| Volii | Volii Alpha | – |
How Many Starfield Planets Support Life?
About 10% of the planets in Starfield have life on them. This means that there are about 100 planets in the game that players can explore and find alien life on. These will include quest locations and individual locations across the entire planet you land on. The planets in Starfield are a mix of procedurally generated and handcrafted content. This means that some of the planets are randomly generated, while others are created by hand by the developers.
What Are Some Prominent Planets in Starfield?
Some of the prominent planets and collections of planets in Starfield include:
- New Atlantis: The capital of the United Colonies, New Atlantis is a bustling metropolis located on the planet Terra Prime.
- Neon: A neon-soaked city located on the planet of Neon, this planet is known for its vibrant nightlife and criminal underworld.
- Pythos: A lush jungle planet located on the edge of the galaxy, Pythos is home to a variety of alien creatures and plants.
- Akila: A desert planet located in the Herschel system, Akila is home to the Akila city Starport, one of the largest spaceports in the galaxy.
- Freestar Collective: A collection of planets located in the Freestar system, this region is known for its independent spirit and rebellious attitude.
Can you explore whole planets in Starfield?
Yes, you can explore whole planets in Starfield. You can land anywhere on a planet but you can only explore a chunk of space while you are in that landing zone, it seems you will have to leave and then come back at a different point to explore more in these settled systems. However, the amount of detail on each planet will vary. Some planets will have more detailed environments and local wildlife and quests, while others will be more basic and barren planets as they use procedural generation.
This is all we know about the planets in Starfield so far. There are many more planets out there, and some of the ones on this list may become more important as we learn more about them. For example, we don’t yet know which planet the Xenofresh Corporation’s pleasure city of Neon is located on. We do however know if this game will be multiplayer and if the constellation edition is worth the money.