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Rotate skybox with the Sun

by Digi · for Space Engineers

This simple mod makes it seem like you are the one rotating with the planets, instead of the sun rotating around you like it actually does, by simply rotating the skybox (starfield) with the sun. At very low sun rotation speeds (1h per day or longer) it is

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About Rotate skybox with the Sun

From Steam Workshop

This simple mod makes it seem like you are the one rotating with the planets, instead of the sun rotating around you like it actually does, by simply rotating the skybox (starfield) with the sun. At very low sun rotation speeds (1h per day or longer) it is

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Steam Workshop as “Workshop”

World generation

Changes or adds to how new terrain, biomes and structures are created.

Compatibility

Game
Space Engineers

Verified at the source

  • ✓Steam WorkshopOfficial listing, checked 2026-09-24Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorDigi, as published on Steam Workshop
  • ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree

Rotate skybox with the Sun, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Is it free?

Yes. Rotate skybox with the Sun is free to download from Steam Workshop.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

We can't place files for this game automatically yet: install it yourself in Files. Download Rotate skybox with the Sun from Steam Workshop and upload it to your Nxeon Space Engineers server in Files.

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