: Used by players who want "minimalist" planet surfaces for clear, unobstructed screenshots of horizons or ship landings.
: Ensure the version of the game matches the mod's timestamp. Updates to procedural generation algorithms (like the Worlds Part I update in No Man's Sky) can often break older "Clean Planet" mods.
Its primary purpose is to provide a specific terrain or planet aesthetic that removes visual "clutter" (like rocks, grass, or small props) while maintaining high-fidelity, uneven topographical features. Key Characteristics
: As a .7z file, it uses high-ratio LZMA/LZMA2 compression, typically containing .pak , .mesh , or .json configuration files depending on the host engine. Common Use Cases
: By "cleaning" the planet surface of micro-assets, this file is often used to boost FPS in hardware-intensive areas.
: Always scan .7z files from unofficial sources with updated antivirus software, as archive files can occasionally be used to mask executable scripts.
: For most games, these contents are placed in a /MODS/ or /Data/ folder.
: It focuses on the "uneven" terrain—the rolling hills, craters, and peaks—ensuring that the foundational geometry remains complex while the surface textures and objects are simplified.