Q: Can you fully explore the planets in Starfield?

A: No, in Starfield, planets aren't fully explorable. Instead, when you land your ship on a planet, the game generates a tile, which is a distinct section of the planet, not its entire surface. This tile is populated with terrain and points of interest, but it's an abstract representation designed to give the feeling of a new environment.

Q: What happens when you return to a previously visited location on a planet in Starfield?

A: If you decide to return to a previously explored location on a planet, you can select the "Landing Area" waypoint, which will let you land in the same generated tile. This allows for some continuity in your exploration. However, landing in a different spot will create a new, unrelated tile.

Q: Do the generated tiles on planets in Starfield connect to each other?

A: No, each generated tile on a planet is distinct and doesn't connect or interact with previously generated tiles. Essentially, every time you land in a new spot on the same planet, a separate and unique section of the planet is created.

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Are the planets in Starfield fully explorable

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Are Starfield Planets Fully Explorable?

August 31, 2023

By Jason Faulkner

Players are wondering if you can explore an entire planet’s surfaces in Starfield. After all, a dream space exploration game would let you traverse every inch of a world if you so chose. But, when it comes to planetary exploration in Starfield, how limitless is it really?

Can you explore a planet’s entire surface in Starfield?

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