Heart of Cydonia
By Checker90
Community Rating
Make sure you’re not on Mars when installing this mod.
Breathe life into one of the Settled Systems’ largest colonies.Cydonia, once a lifeless industrial outpost buried beneath the Martian surface, now begins to awaken.
This mod introduces the first major expansion to Cydonia’s playable area, a new district carved deeper into the colony, with two functional entrances, including a brand-new front gate.
The goal is simple: to transform Cydonia into a living, breathing city, one that reflects its true importance in Starfield's lore as one of humanity’s largest and oldest settlements beyond Earth.
You’ll find: A completely new zone added to the colony Early touches of life: cafés, greenery, and ambient details A layout that blends seamlessly with the original design An atmosphere that feels grounded, functional, and alive This is only the beginning.
The mod will continue to grow over time, with new locations, interiors, NPCs, and activities planned in future updates.
Release notes
Xbox
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1.1.6Added more details
Cleaned the plugin of all unnecessary references
Optimized -
1.1.3Changelog v1.1.3
Cydonia now has a proper entrance and many fixes applied
Optimized for performance
Complete overhaul of Cydonia’s entrance
⚠️ Important: Do not be on Mars when updating! -
1.0.6This update focuses primarily on lighting improvements:
Added exterior lighting to enhance the surrounding environment.
Increased and adjusted interior lighting for better visibility and ambience.
Placed several new objects to improve overall atmosphere and immersion.
Coming Next Update:
Vendors will become fully functional, allowing for trading directly within the area. -
1.00== Describe this release ==
PC
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1.1.6Added more details
Cleaned the plugin of all unnecessary references
Optimized -
1.1.3Changelog v1.1.3
Cydonia now has a proper entrance and many fixes applied
Optimized for performance
Complete overhaul of Cydonia’s entrance
⚠️ Important: Do not be on Mars when updating! -
1.0.6This update focuses primarily on lighting improvements:
Added exterior lighting to enhance the surrounding environment.
Increased and adjusted interior lighting for better visibility and ambience.
Placed several new objects to improve overall atmosphere and immersion.
Coming Next Update:
Vendors will become fully functional, allowing for trading directly within the area. -
1.00== Describe this release ==
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- Published
- Jul 13, 2025
- Last Updated
- Dec 14, 2025
- Platforms
- PC, Xbox
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