Increased Planet features draw distance
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #39 of 48 Environment mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Increased Planet features draw distance (works with Synthesis and above)
this mod increases the draw distance of planet objects like trees and terrain features upon entering a planet. these will now be visible at a much farther distance and reduces pop in that occurs in vanilla .
MIGHT HAVE A SMALL FPS IMPACT, BUT ITS NEGLIBILE.
SIMPLY PLACE THE PAK FILE IN THE MODS FOLDER
MODIFIES: GCENVIRONMENTGLOBALS. GLOBAL. MBIN
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This mod increases the draw distance for planet objects like trees and terrain features in Starfield, reducing pop-in when entering a planet. It's a simple performance-friendly tweak for players who want a more immersive view without sacrificing performance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 259 endorsements and over 6,400 downloads.
- Directly addresses pop-in, a common immersion breaker in space exploration games.
- Lightweight tweak that doesn't overhaul the game, just improves visibility.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2019 — may be outdated for the current game version.
- Only affects planet objects; other draw distance issues may remain.
For Starfield players who are tired of trees and terrain popping in as they approach a planet. If you want a quick, no-fuss visual improvement without changing gameplay, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive graphics overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod only changes draw distance, it should be safe to install manually by dropping files into your Data folder.
- If you're using a mod manager, make sure to enable the mod after installation to avoid conflicts.
- Test the mod on a planet with dense vegetation to see the difference immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- No Mans Sky Mods
- Author
- thegamer3006
- Version
- v2.12
- Downloads
- 6,488
- Endorsements
- 259
- Category
- Environment
- Created
- 1/19/2019
- Updated
- 12/24/2019
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