Iconic's Galaxy and Stars
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #213 of 278 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Galaxy & Stars
Vanilla Galaxy cleaned, upscaled, and enhanced in photoshop for more pop and vibrance.
Cleaned and upscaled stars. Re-painted almost all stars in photoshop for variety and clarity.
Available in 2K and 4K.
Stars were inspired by Gamwich's Ethereal Cosmos mod, but are higher resolution.
Compatibility
Compatible with everything except other galaxy and star retextures.
A texture overhaul for Starfield that upscales and remasters the vanilla galaxy map and improves star visuals. It aims to stay lore-friendly and vanilla-friendly, offering a subtle but noticeable visual upgrade. With 395 endorsements and over 20k downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting cleaner space visuals without straying from the base game's aesthetic.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 395 endorsements and over 20k downloads
- Enhances the galaxy map and stars without overhauling the game's look
- Lore-friendly approach keeps the vanilla aesthetic intact
⚠️ Cons
- Only touches galaxy and star textures—no other visual improvements
- May not be noticeable enough for players wanting dramatic changes
- Compatibility with other texture mods that alter the same files could be an issue
For Starfield players who want a cleaner, sharper galaxy map and stars without straying from the vanilla look. If you're a lore purist or just want a subtle visual polish, this is for you. Skip if you're after major graphical overhauls or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the files in your Starfield Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex for easy installation.
- Since it's a texture mod, it won't affect achievements or require special setup.
- If you use other texture mods, check load order to ensure this one takes priority for the galaxy and stars.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Iconic
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 20,112
- Endorsements
- 395
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 2/12/2024
- Updated
- 2/12/2024
🔧 How to Install Skyrim Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Skyrim →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Skyrim commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Skyrim mods await