How modders create entirely new worlds for Kerbal Space Program

Kerbal Space Program - New Planets - Planet Factory Mod · 16:59 · Video: Scott Manley · Watch at the source

In short: This video explores the creative process behind the Planet Factory mod, a tool used by the Kerbal Space Program modding community to generate new planets and moons for the game.

The video examines how the modding community expands the game's universe. While many new celestial bodies are technically modified versions of existing planets—utilizing new skins and unique terrain—the visual results are often indistinguishable from original game content.

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