{"id":21085,"date":"2026-06-04T22:04:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T22:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/stationeers-world-types-which-planet-to-start\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T23:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T23:44:12","slug":"stationeers-world-types-which-planet-to-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/stationeers-world-types-which-planet-to-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Stationeers World Types: Which Planet Should You Start On?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The world you choose in Stationeers completely changes the early game \u2014 your atmosphere, temperature swings, available gases, solar power and gravity all depend on it. This guide compares every world and gives a clear recommendation for where to start and what each one teaches you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mars \u2014 the recommended starter<\/h2>\n<p>Mars is the classic beginner world. It has a thin <strong>CO&#8322; atmosphere<\/strong> you can filter for resources, a manageable <strong>day\/night cycle<\/strong> for solar power, and the materials you need to bootstrap. The cold and occasional dust storms keep it interesting without being brutal. If it&#8217;s your first station, start here \u2014 it teaches atmospherics and power without overwhelming you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Moon \u2014 simple but airless<\/h2>\n<p>The Moon (Lunar) has <strong>no atmosphere at all<\/strong> and large temperature swings between day and night, with low gravity. Vacuum makes some atmospherics simpler (there&#8217;s nothing outside to filter in) but means you must produce or import <em>every<\/em> gas yourself. A good second world once you understand pressure and sealing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vulcan \u2014 hot and resource-rich<\/h2>\n<p>Vulcan is volcanic and hot, with a thick atmosphere full of <strong>pollutants and volatiles<\/strong>. Here <strong>cooling<\/strong> becomes the central challenge instead of heating, and the atmosphere is both a hazard and a valuable resource you can harvest. A clear step up in difficulty.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Europa \u2014 cold and dark<\/h2>\n<p>Europa is an icy moon \u2014 <strong>extremely cold<\/strong> and far from the sun, so solar power is weak and constant heating is a must. An advanced world that punishes poor insulation and rewards efficient power.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Venus \u2014 for veterans only<\/h2>\n<p>Venus combines <strong>extreme heat, crushing pressure and a corrosive atmosphere<\/strong>. It&#8217;s the hardest mainstream world \u2014 only attempt it once you&#8217;ve mastered atmospherics, cooling and pressure management.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Space \/ orbit &amp; other bodies<\/h2>\n<p>Orbital starts drop you on a station in space \u2014 no terrain to mine, constant solar exposure, and pure-vacuum atmospherics. Bodies like <strong>Mimas<\/strong> add their own cold, low-gravity twists. These are very different, advanced playstyles.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick recommendation<\/h2>\n<p>New players: <strong>Mars<\/strong>. Comfortable second world: <strong>Moon<\/strong>. Then graduate to Vulcan, Europa and Venus as your engineering improves. You set the world in <code>default.ini<\/code> (see the <a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/stationeers-server-settings-default-ini\">settings guide<\/a>). Want a server ready on any world in 60 seconds? <a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/stationeers-server-hosting\"><strong>Stationeers hosting from $8.50\/month<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moon, Mars, Europa, Vulcan, Venus or orbit? 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