Rivermill Studios A dramatic exploding planet visual effect.
There are two different types of planet explosion; the first has the planet first slowing breaking up into fragments before exploding while the second explodes straight away. In addition, there are two extra effects included with a laser and energy beam destroying the planets.
The effect is comprised of multiple elements including sparks, lens flare, shock wave ring, god light rays, flickering realtime light, pre-baked physics animation and sound effects.