A lot of games undergo the pursuit of having their game’s map be open-world. However, some take it a step further by making incrediblyvast expanses between centralized points. This creates a sense of scale and leaves players looking off into the simulated distance to take in their awe and wonder.
Starfieldtakes this to a true extreme by having over 1,000 different planets to explore, as well as the vastness of space that lies between them all. This creates a scale comparable only to somegames of a similar nature to Starfield. Such a high number allows forplenty of activitiesfor players while they enjoy the game. Not all resources are equal, some of them will offer you some significantly better crafting options and allow you to perform better in the game.
Updated by Chad Thesen onNovember 20, 2023:Thisarticlehas been updated for the purpose of bringing this article up to a higher standard of quality for its readers. This includes reformatting where information is presented, as well as identifying which system each planet or moon can be located.
20Leviathan IV
Most Valuable Resource: Ytterbium
Reasons to visit Leviathan IV In the Leviathan System:
A lot of planets are great destinations for many reasons. However, some planets are brilliant purely because of the resources you can gather from them.Leviathan IVis a phenomenal one for getting your hands on many exotic resources that can be used to makemodsfor yourweaponsto take down some of thehardest foesthat cross your path. Be wary, though, this planet has a lot of deadly creatures on it, and the environment has ended the lives of many players who dared to tread upon it.
Head on over to the Leviathan System and place an outpost on this planet to start getting your hands onWater,Chlorine,Aluminum,Copper,Iron,Fluorine, andYtterbium.
19Maheo II
Reasons to visit Maheo II In the Maheo System:
Maheo IIis located in the Maheo System, but it does not appear on a lot of people’s radars when they think “Best Planets”. Players want to see lists with some of the hardest materials to come by, special resources, and other such features. What Maheo II offers is a nice blend of resources to give you a boost of the ones that you may be lacking in. Maheo II is rich in Water,Helium-3, Copper, Iron,Lead,Alkanes,Tetrafluoride, and Ytterbium.
A lot of people take Alkane for granted and find themselves not having enough when they need it. Tetrafluoride is a rare resource and ytterbium is exotic. This means the planet gives you a nice spread of resources you may not be getting enough of from other well-known “best planets”.
Most Valuable Resource: Carboxylic Acids
Reasons to visit Codo In the Cheyenne System:
Not every waking moment of your playthrough is going to be intense battles and space-faring journeys to mine all the resources you may. Sometimes you just want to kick back and take it easy with a brilliant view.Codosis a moon that orbits around the planet Akila.
you’re able to find this planet in the Cheyenne System. This is one of the places you can just go for a walk in the game and admire all the time and effort the developers put into making the game look the way it does — and then drop an outpost for collecting itsCarboxylic Acids, Alkane, andBeryllium.
Most Valuable Resource: Vanadium
Reasons to visit Zamka In the Alpha Centauri System:
Zamkais a moon that orbits the planetOlivas— which is located in the Alpha Centauri system. This planet has a lot of resources you will usually find yourself needing more of — making it a great outpost planet to help you stay stocked up.
There are no deadly creatures on here, so you are free to explore and gather all 8 of these resources. They include Water, Helium-3, Copper,Nickel, Iron,Uranium,Cobalt, andVanadium. Among them, Cobalt is the only uncommon.
Most Valuable Resource: Dysprosium
Reasons to visit Voss In the Alpha Centauri System:
One of the biggest selling points for givingVosssome of your attention is how much you will want to put an outpost on this planet. This is mostly due toDysprosium— an Exotic Tier 3 resource. This will be vital for building the best structures, researching projects, and crafting powerful mods.
This is also a great source of Tungsten, another resource you will always need. The full list of resources you can get here includes Water, Nickel, Lead, Uranium, Cobalt,Tungsten, Vanadium, and Dysprosium.
15Porrima III
Most Valuable Resource: Lithium
Reasons to visit Porrima III In the Porrima System:
Porrima IIIhas some great lore to explore and is worth placing an outpost on, making it a great candidate to check out. This planet is known for hosting the Red Mile. This planet is also related to your journey in getting accepted into the Crimson Fleet through one of the game’s many missions, “Deep Cover”.
There are a whopping 24 resources available in this system, so putting down outposts will help you cover a lot of your bases. These resources include Aluminum,Argon,Gold, Beryllium,Benzene, Chlorine,Caesium, Copper,Europium, Fluorine, Iron, Water, Helium-3, Alkanes,Lithium,Neodymium,Neon, Nickel, Lead,Plutonium, Carboxylic Acids,Antimony,Chlorosilanes,Uranium. Some of them are seen as veryrare pulls such as Neon and Plutonium.
Most Valuable Resource: Ionic Liquids
Reasons to visit Niira In the Narion System:
Niirais a great place to go if you are on the hunt for a looting adventure. A large portion of the game will be spentbuilding ships, engaging in dogfights in space, and establishing outposts. Sometimes, however, players just want to explore and get some loot.
This planet so happens to provide two of these experiences. The Abandoned Muybridge Pharmaceuticals Lab and the Gravity Farm are a great way to break away from other tasks and the planet has some Flourine Liquids and Benzene making it a good place to put up an outpost.
Most Valuable Resource: Chlorosilanes
Reasons to visit Jemison In the Alpha Centauri System:
Jemisonserves as a pinnacle point in the game, as it is where you will find New Atlantis. It is also home to the Jemison Mercantile. This store will be able to keep you stocked up on plenty of useful supplies you will need and will be easily accessible from where you dock your ship. It is also very beautiful and modern-day Earth-like.
If players feel homesick for a world like our own while in the game, this is the perfect one to just go for a stroll on. You can find this planet in the Alpha Centauri System.
Reasons to visit Gagarin In the Alpha Centauri System:
Gagarinis named after the real-life cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. Yuri Gagarin was the first human being to ever make it to outer space. This is a very Earth-like planet, with similar gravity and sustaining various lifeforms on it. It is close to Jemison and well worth heading to.
you’re able to do a lot of scanning of plants and animals to get your science skills up while also taking in the wonder and splendor of this gorgeous world— but you won’t find exotic tier-3 resources here like on other Planets. Just like Jemison, you can find this planet in the Alpha Centauri System.
Most Valuable Resource: Heart of Mars
Reasons to visit Mars In the Sol System:
Marsis another source of Chlorine, Chlorosilanes, and water. This planet is also where you will find the largest concentration of humans in the game. Mars will have you returning to it throughout the game for story missions and various events. You will also find the Heart of Mars — which has a value of 28,000 credits.
If you paid attention in class, you will know that Mars is located right in our very own Sol System. It is also one of two planets that are closest to our own Earth.
