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What’s a [REDACTED] planet in No Man’s Sky?

In No Man’s Sky, you can sometimes come across planets marked as [REDACTED], instantly setting them apart from the countless other worlds scattered across the universe. These exotic locations are rare finds, and their eerie beauty makes them unforgettable. With landscapes that look nothing like standard planets, they deliver a sense of mystery and wonder that feels unlike anything else in the game.

What makes these exotic [REDACTED] planets so captivating is how different they are from normal environments. Instead of the usual biomes and resources, players are met with surreal visuals, unusual structures, and atmospheric details that completely redefine exploration. If you’re chasing the most unique discoveries, stumbling upon one of these strange worlds is a true highlight of the journey.

Here’s everything you need to know about [REDACTED] planets in No Man’s Sky.

Redacted planets in No Man’s Sky, explained

screenshot of a starship in No Man's Sky.
Explore the galaxies to find one of these planets. Image via Hello Games

In No Man’s Sky, stumbling across a [REDACTED] planet is unlike anything else in the universe. These rare exotic biomes immediately stand apart from the standard planets most players are used to, trading in familiar landscapes and weather patterns for unsettling colors, strange formations, and bizarre atmospheric effects.

From the moment you land, it’s clear you’ve found something extraordinary. Even the name looks unusual, bracketed and glitched as if censored, emphasizing the sense that these worlds are deliberately hidden or corrupted within the game’s classification system.

What makes them so fascinating is their visual unpredictability. Many feature monochromatic or limited color palettes, creating haunting landscapes that feel more like abstract art than habitable worlds. Some are stark black and white with the occasional splash of color, while others shine in hues that don’t appear anywhere else in the galaxy.

On top of that, the environmental lighting often shifts in strange ways, with entire color schemes only becoming visible under specific conditions or viewing modes. It almost feels like the planet itself is alive, constantly changing how it wants to be seen.

a Corvette-class ship flying in No Man's Sky
[REDACTED] planets can be extremely hard to find. Image via Hello Games

The real challenge, though, is finding them. No system scan can reveal a [REDACTED] planet, and space stations rarely provide clues either. The only way to discover one is through hands-on exploration, scanning each planet in a system until one of these anomalies appears.

That randomness makes every encounter feel like a genuine surprise. For some, they’re prime spots for rare resource hunting, while for others, they’re simply breathtaking destinations worth capturing in screenshots.

Even after hundreds of hours of exploration, these mysterious worlds are a reminder that No Man’s Sky still has the power to surprise. If you are chasing the extraordinary, methodically scanning planets in red, green, and blue star systems eventually pays off, leading to the discovery of these cosmic anomalies.

If you’re looking for more on No Man’s Sky, check out our guides on how to get a freighter and how to get Salvaged Data.


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