What Happened to Earth?

Humans no longer live on earth in the Starfield universe likely because the planet can no longer sustain life. Find out what happened to Earth and whether or not you can visit it in this guide.

What Happened to Earth?

Left by Humans

Earth has long been abandoned by us humans by the time Starfield begins in the year 2330. It is highly likely that our species left because of a lack of resources or extreme atmospheric conditions that are no longer conducive to survival.

Can You Visit Earth?

You Can Visit Earth at the Sol System

It is possible to visit Earth at the Sol System once you have access to the game's fast travel system.

List of Easter Eggs and Secrets

Visit the London Landmark

The London Landmark is the only area on Earth that has a building still standing from its real-world equivalent. The building is based on The Shard, which is currently the tallest building in London and in western Europe.

All Earth Landmarks

Mars Can Also Be Visited

You can also visit Mars and land Cydonia, a mining colony and one of the earliest settlements created by humans.

Mars Planet Location and 100% Survey Guide

Earth Location

Found in the Sol System

Earth can be found in the Sol star system. Use your grav drive to warp to this system using the indicated path.

Sol Star System Location

3rd Planet from the Star

Earth can be found as the 3rd Planet in the Sol system.

How to 100% Survey Earth

Tips for Getting 100% Survey Score

Vectera List of Flora

List of All Flora and Plants

Vectera List of Fauna

List of All Fauna and Alien Creatures

Vectera List of Resources

List of All Resources and Materials

Earth Cities and Points of Interest

Where to Go on Earth

Generic Points of Interest are Procedurally Generated

Some points of interest, which include generic and repeating ones are randomized, so your planet may have different locations per playthrough. However, unique and named points of interest will always be fixed for all playthroughs.

Earth Planet Traits

How to Get All Earth Planet Traits

Find Planet Traits with Your Scanner

When you're on the surface of a planet, press F on keyboard or LB on Xbox to open your scanner. With this scanner, you will be able to spot Unknown locations in the distance. Head toward these Unknown locations and look for geographical structures you can scan.

If there are no Unknown locations, you may have to run further into the planet or find a new landing spot, keeping a watchful eye with your scanner.

All Planetary Traits

Earth Stats and Overview

Earth Overview
System	Sol	Atmosphere	Thin CO2
Type	Rock	Magnetosphere	None
Gravity	1	Fauna	None (0)
Temp Type	Cold	Flora	None (0)
Actual Temp	TBA	Water	Safe

Starfield Related Guides

List of All Planets

Planets with Cities

Best Habitable Planets for Outposts