These procedurally generated systems are the seat of all planets and worlds in the game. Most of the planetary systems in No Man's Sky will never be visited.

They are also known as solar systems or planetary systems.

There are four colours of star systems:

• 🟡Yellow star systems (Class F & G) are the most common.

• 🔴Red and orange star systems (Class M & K), uncommon, can only be accessed with Cadmium Drive, only Red/Orange star systems will have planets with Cadmium.

• 🟢Green star systems (Class E), rare, can only be accessed with Emeril Drive, only Green star systems will have planets with Emeril.

• 🔵Blue and purple star systems (Class B & O), rare, can only be accessed with Indium Drive, only Blue/Purple star systems will have planets with Indium.