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- How to reach the Galactic Core via Portals in any galaxy »
- How to warp to the Galactic Core in your ship »
- See infographic guide below or watch quick demo
- See list of galaxies. More Wiki info »
#nms-commands
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Note: Additional bot commands mentioned in this post should be run in the #bot-spam channel.
Open your inventory, and hover over the Void Egg: does its item card text description now mention "EUCLID" multiple times?
If it does, you will need the Portal glyphs unlocked (at least the first 12), to be able to progress this next stage of the quest. (related bot command: !faq-portalglyphs)
Once you have them unlocked, find a portal in the Euclid Galaxy. (related bot command: !faq-portal)
Disable multiplayer, then dial the address embedded in this post. (related bot command: !faq-portaluse)
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!faq-help
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❓ Need assistance? Please provide the following information (when applicable) to #nms-questions:
• Have you asked for help before about the same issue?
• What platform are you running? PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series S/X, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam, Game Pass, Mac or GoG?)? VR?
• Running any game mods or trainers? Did you remove or modify any game files? (PC Only).
• What troubleshooting steps have you performed so far to try and fix the issue?
Include information with a broader scope of your issue, along with attempted solutions. If someone helping you asks for more information, please provide details. They're not questioning your knowledge or intelligence, it's just part of troubleshooting. If there are solutions you've ruled out, list which and explain why you've ruled them out. 📖 Read about the XY problem here »
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!faq-savefiles
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Steam 
%appdata%\HelloGames\NMS\st_<Steam64ID>\...
Game Pass 
%LocalAppData%\Packages\HelloGames.NoMansSky_bs190hzg1sesy\SystemAppData\wgs\...
GoG 
%appdata%\HelloGames\NMS\DefaultUser\...
Linux & Steam Deck
$HOME/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/275850/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Application Data/HelloGames/NMS/st_<Steam64ID>/...
Mac 
/Users/<yourname>/Library/Application Support/HelloGames/NMS/st_<your steam ID>/
When sharing saves in a report to Hello Games, it is best to create a package/archive of the full folder shown for your platform above (.zip/.rar).
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!faq-portal
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
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!Faq-Multiplayer
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!faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
cloud compass
!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
cloud compass
!faq-units
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How to Make Units 
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!Faq-ShipSpawns
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!expedition
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# 
Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 
50%
-# Previous
-# 
Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# 
Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# 
Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# 
Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins 
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
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!faq-freighters
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!faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
wet ibex
!faq-multitoollayout
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Multitool Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. Note that supercharging bonuses always beats adjacency bonuses. Therefore, to maximize tech stats, split apart tech to utilize supercharged slots, as they will yield superior results over maintaining perfect adjacency.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-multitools.
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!exptime
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 53%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
See Pins in #nms-expedition & run !Expedition in #nms-commands
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!faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
ornate veldt
!faq-expeditions
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Expedition Info
Game mode explained:
Expeditions are an alternate time-limited, season-like game mode with a set of challenges rewarding exclusive items that can be claimed in any and all of your saves, in any game mode account-wide.
To get past expedition rewards, you must wait for possible future expedition re-runs (see past expeditions) or possible future 
Twitch Drops campaigns featuring old expedition rewards (see past campaigns). You may also obtain certain rewards via other unconventional means, including ship trading or using a "service bot" in the Creative Hub Discord. Additionally, PC players ( 
) can get past rewards via save editing or #nms-modding.
Starting an Expedition »
Finishing an Expedition »
Expedition Tips »
-# Please run bot commands in #bot-spam
- For more expedition tips, see Pins in #nms-expedition
- For gameplay or technical questions, also check #nms-questions
- For Bug Reports, see Hello Games Helpdesk »
- Other Commands helpful during expedition events:
- !ExpTime - Active Expedition time remaining.
- !ExpGlyphs - Latest known rendezvous points coordinates for active expedition.
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!exptime
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 55%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
See Pins in #nms-expedition & run !Expedition in #nms-commands
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!nmsversions
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-# Known Versions (title screen bottom-left corner)
-# Exp: 157371 (4201)
-# 
6.18 156355 (4201)
-# 6.18 156355 (4201)
-# 6.18 156355 (4201)
-# 
6.18 156268 (4201)
-# 
6.18 156355 (4201)
-# 
6.18 156355 (4201)
-# 
6.17 155494 (4188)
-# 
6.18 156748 (4201)
Steam Branches
-# 
Public: 21006256 (<t:1764593094:d>)
-# Latest Experimental notes
-# For 
#nms-announcements notifications get the respective 
pingable role & follow 📰 #nms-news-ticker for updates as they roll out to each platform.
Read all patch notes in the NMS Release Log »- Experimental patch notes: Latest » | All »
- PC update issues?
Get Microsoft store help »
wet ibex
Comment j'utilise le bot svm
- English please, as per the server rules
- What SVM bot?
wind heron
!faq-freighters
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!faq
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@rare depot
FAQ COMMANDS:
-# 
Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
surreal temple
!expedition
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 
56%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
narrow crag
!faq
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@narrow crag
FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
surreal temple
!faq-inventory
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How to Upgrade Inventories
To upgrade inventory size, each inventory type can be upgraded at their respective terminal for which locations are listed below.
It is possible to switch between Technology and Cargo inventories and select a slot within the currently available grid, before applying the upgrade. (Image »)
Multi-Tools don't have Cargo inventory.
Click on the links below for in depth descriptions.
Exosuit »
- Drop Pods: Multiple on suitable planet
- Repair using basic resources/items
- Exosuit Expansion Unit (Image ») (after repair)
- Exosuit Upgrade Terminal: Space Station (9) / Anomaly (20) / Outlaw Station (6)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
1,000 - 125,000 Units (Tech)
5,000 - 200,000 Units (Cargo)
Can only be purchased once, at each terminal in a system - Exosuit Expansion Unit (after purchase)
Starship »
- Starship Outfitter: Space Station (7) / Outlaw Station (10)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 75,000,000 Units (Tech/Cargo) - Storage Augmentation (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class and ship type (Image »)
Multi-Tool »
- Multi-Tool Upgrade Rack: Space Station (16)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 600,000,000 Units (Tech) - Multi-Tool Expansion Slot (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class (Image »)
Freighter »
- Freighter Upgrade Terminal: Freighter (5)
- Cargo Bulkhead (Image »)
cloud compass
!faq-ppurplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
narrow crag
!faq-corvettes
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Corvettes
[Getting started](#nms-questions message)
-# Recommendations, How to start building a Corvette Ship
[Getting additional Modules](#nms-questions message)
-# Drop sources, Bartering
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# How are Corvettes upgraded, Do they always spawn in C-class, Supercharged Slot layout, Inventory Upgrade limits, etc.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us
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!faq-artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
gilded halo
!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
cloud compass
!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
daring aspen
!faq-nanites
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!Faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!starcablink
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Faq-Galaxies
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!faq-portalglyphs
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Glyphs are always unlocked in the same order. Completing the main storyline is the easiest and most hassle-free way to do so, but the player may also obtain glyphs from Traveler graves.
A) Through the main storyline mission named The Purge: perform 16 warps in any direction, to any system (despite what the quest objective says). Wait for the game to register the last warp, then warp out again. Type !faq-artemispath in #bot-spam for a list of missions.
B) Find Travelers in inhabited star systems, and for 100 nanites, ask them where they came from.
This will add a HUD marker to a grave location on one of the planets in the system: follow it and interact with the grave to obtain the next glyph. Please note that if multiple travelers are found in the same location/system, it won't be possible to get markers for all their graves in one go, you need to get one grave at a time.
C) Through the Eliminate Hazardous Flora Nexus mission. It is strongly recommended to do this with multiplayer disabled. As part of the mission, the player is led to a grave. Once located, do not interact with it but instead build and claim a base computer near by, then return to the Space Anomaly by reloading restore point or using on-foot quick menu shortcut (if available). Nexus missions refresh every 10 minutes, so if the mission is still available (or another of the same type has been added with the last refresh), the process can be repeated again. Once done with finding graves, they can easily be reached through any teleporter.
Run !Faq-Portal and !Faq-PortalUse in #bot-spam to learn more about portals and using them.
rich turtle
all my weapons and ships and stuff are modded to high hell and back. and fire very fast and photon cannon shoots as if it is an infraknife that is maxed out... and can fire for 1 min and 23 seconds, if only anything in the whole entire game required you to shoot that much
nothing in the game requires more then a few second burst at most with the weakest shit
but to fire a whole damn min, damn son, what are we shootin
just more dakka or what?
"because its cool"
valid
empty kernel
!faq-portal
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
quasi roost
!faq-biomes
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!exptime
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 62%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
See Pins in #nms-expedition & run !Expedition in #nms-commands
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
cloud compass
!faq-portalglyphs
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Glyphs are always unlocked in the same order. Completing the main storyline is the easiest and most hassle-free way to do so, but the player may also obtain glyphs from Traveler graves.
A) Through the main storyline mission named The Purge: perform 16 warps in any direction, to any system (despite what the quest objective says). Wait for the game to register the last warp, then warp out again. Type !faq-artemispath in #bot-spam for a list of missions.
B) Find Travelers in inhabited star systems, and for 100 nanites, ask them where they came from.
This will add a HUD marker to a grave location on one of the planets in the system: follow it and interact with the grave to obtain the next glyph. Please note that if multiple travelers are found in the same location/system, it won't be possible to get markers for all their graves in one go, you need to get one grave at a time.
C) Through the Eliminate Hazardous Flora Nexus mission. It is strongly recommended to do this with multiplayer disabled. As part of the mission, the player is led to a grave. Once located, do not interact with it but instead build and claim a base computer near by, then return to the Space Anomaly by reloading restore point or using on-foot quick menu shortcut (if available). Nexus missions refresh every 10 minutes, so if the mission is still available (or another of the same type has been added with the last refresh), the process can be repeated again. Once done with finding graves, they can easily be reached through any teleporter.
Run !Faq-Portal and !Faq-PortalUse in #bot-spam to learn more about portals and using them.
cloud compass
!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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Quality of Life: Summoning exocrafts via on foot Quick Menu
- Requirement: At one of your bases, build all the exocraft geobays you want to have for later use. They can't be built on the freighter base, other than that pick any base you like.
Then, in the future, when on any planet in the universe, the actual summoning part is done using one of these methods:
a) Build the portable Exocraft Summoning Station on the current planet, use on foot quick menu to summon desired exocraft(s), delete Exocraft Summoning Station.
b) Build the Orbital Exocraft Materializer freighter room, summon freighter to current system, use on foot quick menu to summon desired exocraft(s).
c) Install Exocraft Summoning Unit exosuit tech, use on foot quick menu to summon desired exocraft(s). Requires access to purple star systems.
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!faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!faq-freighter
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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! expedition
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 64%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-portal
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
gilded halo
!faq
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Faq-Update - When will my platform get the latest update?
Tech Layouts
Faq-ExocraftLayout - Examples of Exocraft layouts.
Faq-FreighterLayout - Example of Freighter layouts.
Faq-MultitoolLayout - Multitool tech layout example.
Faq-ShipLayout - Starship tech layout example.
Faq-SuitLayout - Ideal layouts for Exosuit Technology
Withdrawn / Retired
Faq-ExosuitLayout - Run !Faq-SuitLayout instead.
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!faq
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Faq-Update - When will my platform get the latest update?
Tech Layouts
Faq-ExocraftLayout - Examples of Exocraft layouts.
Faq-FreighterLayout - Example of Freighter layouts.
Faq-MultitoolLayout - Multitool tech layout example.
Faq-ShipLayout - Starship tech layout example.
Faq-SuitLayout - Ideal layouts for Exosuit Technology
Withdrawn / Retired
Faq-ExosuitLayout - Run !Faq-SuitLayout instead.
rare depot
!Faq-MultitoolLayou
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Multitool Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. Note that supercharging bonuses always beats adjacency bonuses. Therefore, to maximize tech stats, split apart tech to utilize supercharged slots, as they will yield superior results over maintaining perfect adjacency.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-multitools.
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
pine pivot
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit
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Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit
All commands need the ! prefix
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
daring aspen
!faq-portals
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@daring aspen Did you mean !Faq-Portal?
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
pine pivot
!Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit
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The First Visit to The Space Anomaly
During your first visit to the Anomaly, there are a few things you have to do, and those steps have to be done in order.
Do not do anything else until you do these in order.
Make sure you keep the The Space Anomaly mission selected while you do the following:
- Speak with Nada
- Speak with Polo
- Speak with Helios
- Speak with Selene (Exosuit upgrade vendor)
- Browse the Construction Research Station
- Speak with Nada once more
Note: Even though the mission will tell you to, you do not have to buy anything at either vendor screen.
!faq-maps in #bot-spam will show you where each of these spots are if you get lost.
📚 After this visit, you can summon the Space Anomaly when in space, using your ship quick menu.
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-beginnertips
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Beginner Tips
Settings
If this is your first time playing No Man's Sky:
• There are multiple game modes available, with different difficulty presets. Creative, Relaxed, Normal and Survival game mode saves can all play with each other, while Permadeath and Expedition game modes are separate.
• Go to Options > Network, and disable ability of other players to damage you, edit your bases, or edit your base terrain (discourages griefers). See multiplayer visual guide ».
• Excluding content designed with multiplayer in mind, progress isn't shared between players. It is in fact recommended to play the main (tutorial) missions with multiplayer disabled to prevent issues, at least until you unlock access to the Space Anomaly.
• If you are on PC and want to use the Plasma or Geo Cannon weapons, you might want to re-map secondary fire bind to be anything but RMB, since RMB is also hard-coded to "exit menu."
General Tips
• Save often: update your Restore Point by exiting the starship, claiming a Base Computer, interacting with a Save Point/Save Beacon, or the waypoint machines you find at some Points of Interest (POIs).
• Sentinels are like police in NMS: they don't like it when you destroy, mine or harvest rocks or plants from a planet. When they're watching, stop or move away from them to resume harvesting resources. Avoid entering your ship with an active Sentinel Alert Level: sentinel ships are more difficult to evade than planet sentinels. For tips on how to evade sentinels, take a look at this post.
• The Space Anomaly NPCs and terminals are the single biggest source to learn technology or base part blueprints.
• To easily return to a system or planet you like, place and claim a base computer and name it something you will remember.
• Storage upgrades can be applied to exosuit, ships, multi-tools and freighter. To apply a storage upgrade to a different inventory, switch inventory by pressing Q or E (dpad left or right), then apply the storage upgrade. Storage upgrades can be purchased with units, but also obtained from other sources like scrapping ships or mission board rewards.
• Discovering and registering the complete list of fauna on a planet (at once) will reward nanites - 250 per fauna.
For more inventory management tips, See this post ».
Missions
It's strongly recommended to play the entire main storyline, Artemis Path, and the Atlas Path. Playing all the "important" quests (Artemis path, The Atlas Path, The Space Anomaly, the Base Computer Quest, and Expanding the Base quests) will:
• Introduce you to many of the game's mechanics.
• Teach you unique tech and abilities you can't get anywhere else.
• Give you a lot of free tech you'd have to buy at the Space Anomaly otherwise.
The active mission will switch between available missions in the Logs. It can be well timed or random. You need to reselect the desired mission in the Log menu to continue.
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!expedition
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 70%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
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!faq-artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!faq-inventory
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How to Upgrade Inventories
To upgrade inventory size, each inventory type can be upgraded at their respective terminal for which locations are listed below.
It is possible to switch between Technology and Cargo inventories and select a slot within the currently available grid, before applying the upgrade. (Image »)
Multi-Tools don't have Cargo inventory.
Click on the links below for in depth descriptions.
Exosuit »
- Drop Pods: Multiple on suitable planet
- Repair using basic resources/items
- Exosuit Expansion Unit (Image ») (after repair)
- Exosuit Upgrade Terminal: Space Station (9) / Anomaly (20) / Outlaw Station (6)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
1,000 - 125,000 Units (Tech)
5,000 - 200,000 Units (Cargo)
Can only be purchased once, at each terminal in a system - Exosuit Expansion Unit (after purchase)
Starship »
- Starship Outfitter: Space Station (7) / Outlaw Station (10)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 75,000,000 Units (Tech/Cargo) - Storage Augmentation (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class and ship type (Image »)
Multi-Tool »
- Multi-Tool Upgrade Rack: Space Station (16)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 600,000,000 Units (Tech) - Multi-Tool Expansion Slot (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class (Image »)
Freighter »
- Freighter Upgrade Terminal: Freighter (5)
- Cargo Bulkhead (Image »)
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!Faq-StorageAugments
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Scrapping a ship at the Starship Outfitting Station in a Space Station (7) has a chance to drop Storage Augmentation modules.
See: Image Drop Chances »
Living Ships can not be scrapped.
Tips
- The amount of storage augmentation modules that drops is fixed to ship class and seed (the looks and name of the ship are also fixed to a ship's seed). It is not affected by how many (usable) slots the ship has.
- Therefore, when buying ships to scrap, buy Exotics, or low inventory A / S class Explorers, Fighters and Solars, as they're less expensive.
- If a ship drops [X] number of storage augmentation modules, obtaining and scrapping more copies of the exact same ship -- in the same system, with the same class, ship name, etc. -- will drop the same [X] number of augments.
- To help you farm augments, keep a log of which ships have a higher augment drop number when scrapped - see example »
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Current latitude and longitude coordinates can be seen in several places:
- On foot, using Analysis Visor;
- On exocraft, lower left of the HUD;
- On ship, below 2000u altitude, using cockpit camera
Tips to navigate to coordinates:
- Compass at top center of the screen provides NSEW icons, they can be used to get to the right coordinates;
- If current position is still too far away from right coordinates, get in ship, align flight path to reach one of the coordinates, fly straight up to space out of the atmosphere, and keeping that flight path as best as possible, pulse drive around the planet for a couple seconds, as if you were in orbit, then drop back down into atmosphere to recheck current coordinates. With practice, you'll get better at guessing just how much time you'll need to pulse drive for, while initially you'll rely more on short pulse drive trips, rechecking coordinates more often before reaching destination.
Note: Often players will upload a base near the shared location; check local space station teleporter.
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!Faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!Faq-Update
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Each platform has its own certification / verification procedure that's out of the developer's control. As a player-run community, we have no insight on said process and cannot determine when any given update will go live. This can lead to "version mismatch" error when trying to join a multiplayer session of a player on a different platform.
For news from Hello Games about the latest update, run !WhatsNew, follow #nms-announcements & grab #roles to get pinged. Check #nms-news-ticker or run !NmsVersions for latest platform updates.
- General gameplay & technical help? » #nms-questions
- Questions about an active expedition? » #nms-expedition
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!Faq-Expedition
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Expedition Info
Game mode explained:
Expeditions are an alternate time-limited, season-like game mode with a set of challenges rewarding exclusive items that can be claimed in any and all of your saves, in any game mode account-wide.
To get past expedition rewards, you must wait for possible future expedition re-runs (see past expeditions) or possible future Twitch Drops campaigns featuring old expedition rewards (see past campaigns). You may also obtain certain rewards via other unconventional means, including ship trading or using a "service bot" in the Creative Hub Discord. Additionally, PC players ( ) can get past rewards via save editing or #nms-modding.
Starting an Expedition »
Finishing an Expedition »
Expedition Tips »
-# Please run bot commands in #bot-spam
- For more expedition tips, see Pins in #nms-expedition
- For gameplay or technical questions, also check #nms-questions
- For Bug Reports, see Hello Games Helpdesk »
- Other Commands helpful during expedition events:
- !ExpTime - Active Expedition time remaining.
- !ExpGlyphs - Latest known rendezvous points coordinates for active expedition.
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!faq-artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!expedition
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 72%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
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!faq-expeditions
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Expedition Info
Game mode explained:
Expeditions are an alternate time-limited, season-like game mode with a set of challenges rewarding exclusive items that can be claimed in any and all of your saves, in any game mode account-wide.
To get past expedition rewards, you must wait for possible future expedition re-runs (see past expeditions) or possible future Twitch Drops campaigns featuring old expedition rewards (see past campaigns). You may also obtain certain rewards via other unconventional means, including ship trading or using a "service bot" in the Creative Hub Discord. Additionally, PC players ( ) can get past rewards via save editing or #nms-modding.
Starting an Expedition »
Finishing an Expedition »
Expedition Tips »
-# Please run bot commands in #bot-spam
- For more expedition tips, see Pins in #nms-expedition
- For gameplay or technical questions, also check #nms-questions
- For Bug Reports, see Hello Games Helpdesk »
- Other Commands helpful during expedition events:
- !ExpTime - Active Expedition time remaining.
- !ExpGlyphs - Latest known rendezvous points coordinates for active expedition.
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!faq-pirate
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!faq-time
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Should I adjust my system time?
No! Messing with your system clock has the potential to break every single thing that relies on a real timer. Settlements, frigate missions, farms, mines, freighter battles and time gates such as the Starbirth Quest. Just don't do it.
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!fav-Artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!faq-nanites
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!faq-freighters
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Requirement: playing solo; if you were playing with friends recently, save+reload from main menu after disabling multiplayer.
When the player current position is 4000 Light Years away from current mission location or more, a button appears in the Log tab that allows to restart the last mission stage. Most commonly used ways to trigger it:
- Space Anomaly Teleporter (teleport to a Featured base, check Log tab; retry with different base if needed);
- Warping (e.g. 4 1000LY distance warps in the same direction, but contrary to Current Mission destination in galaxy map);
After getting far away enough, be sure to give the game a few seconds to recalculate distances, then check Log tab.
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Damage Potential...
- Isn't a damage ceiling, or how much damage any of the installed weapons will do either;
- Is a value calculated by the game using multiple variables, including the damage innate bonus of the MT/ship and the current Tech inventory:
- On multi-tool, only the strongest weapon system installed is included;
-# Note: Mining Beam also counts as a weapon. - On starship, all installed weapon systems are included.
- On multi-tool, only the strongest weapon system installed is included;
Summary: To more fairly compare two different MT/Ships, strip them both down to bare techs, ensuring nothing is supercharged.
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!faq-shipspawns
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!expedition
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 75%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
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!faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!faq
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Faq-Update - When will my platform get the latest update?
Tech Layouts
Faq-ExocraftLayout - Examples of Exocraft layouts.
Faq-FreighterLayout - Example of Freighter layouts.
Faq-MultitoolLayout - Multitool tech layout example.
Faq-ShipLayout - Starship tech layout example.
Faq-SuitLayout - Ideal layouts for Exosuit Technology
Withdrawn / Retired
Faq-ExosuitLayout - Run !Faq-SuitLayout instead.
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How to Upgrade Inventories
To upgrade inventory size, each inventory type can be upgraded at their respective terminal for which locations are listed below.
It is possible to switch between Technology and Cargo inventories and select a slot within the currently available grid, before applying the upgrade. (Image »)
Multi-Tools don't have Cargo inventory.
Click on the links below for in depth descriptions.
Exosuit »
- Drop Pods: Multiple on suitable planet
- Repair using basic resources/items
- Exosuit Expansion Unit (Image ») (after repair)
- Exosuit Upgrade Terminal: Space Station (9) / Anomaly (20) / Outlaw Station (6)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
1,000 - 125,000 Units (Tech)
5,000 - 200,000 Units (Cargo)
Can only be purchased once, at each terminal in a system - Exosuit Expansion Unit (after purchase)
Starship »
- Starship Outfitter: Space Station (7) / Outlaw Station (10)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 75,000,000 Units (Tech/Cargo) - Storage Augmentation (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class and ship type (Image »)
Multi-Tool »
- Multi-Tool Upgrade Rack: Space Station (16)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 600,000,000 Units (Tech) - Multi-Tool Expansion Slot (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class (Image »)
Freighter »
- Freighter Upgrade Terminal: Freighter (5)
- Cargo Bulkhead (Image »)
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!Faq-MultitoolLayout
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Multitool Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. Note that supercharging bonuses always beats adjacency bonuses. Therefore, to maximize tech stats, split apart tech to utilize supercharged slots, as they will yield superior results over maintaining perfect adjacency.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-multitools.
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!faq
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Faq-Update - When will my platform get the latest update?
Tech Layouts
Faq-ExocraftLayout - Examples of Exocraft layouts.
Faq-FreighterLayout - Example of Freighter layouts.
Faq-MultitoolLayout - Multitool tech layout example.
Faq-ShipLayout - Starship tech layout example.
Faq-SuitLayout - Ideal layouts for Exosuit Technology
Withdrawn / Retired
Faq-ExosuitLayout - Run !Faq-SuitLayout instead.
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!Faq-PurpleSystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!help
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COMMANDS:
General
SelfMute - Mute yourself
NMS
Component - Display stats of NMS items
Coords - Display/convert NMS coords/glyphs
Faq - List of FAQ commands.
HelloGames - Hello Games links for NMS bug reports to their Zendesk and other inquiries.
NmsVersions - Latest game version and build numbers per platform. Also shows latest updates in Steam branches and helpful links.
ODS - View NMS Online Discovery Service status
Power - Calculate NMS power requirements
Product - Look up NMS products/recipes
Tier - Show NMS Community Research progress
WeeklyMission - Displays weekly Nexus mission start & end times.
WhatsNew - Latest No Man's Sky update.
Info & Help
Commands - Commonly used Gunter commands.
Links - List of commands for helpful links.
Louvre - Louvre & social media details.
ModApp - Message for moderator prospects.
OfficialDiscord - Are we the official NMS Discord?
Pins - How to check pins.
Report - Link to report suspicious user behavior to Discord.
Role - Lists all commands available for server role guidance.
ServerTicket - How to open a server ticket with moderators.
Welcome - Server guide for new Discord members.
👤 Personal
MyFriendCode - Shows your friend code, after it's set with !MyAccount in #bot-spam (e.g., !MyAccount ABCD-EFGH-12345).
📆 Events
Expedition - Info about the latest Expedition event.
HubNews - News or updates about our NMSCord Hub.
Twitch - Info about NMS Twitch Drops.
Additional commands:
ArchivistRole, ArtistRole, BaseHelp, CheckPins, CommunityRequest, Complaints, Contest, CoreBug, CreatorRole, EmissaryRole, ExpeditionRole, Experimental, ExpGlyphs, ExpTime, FamiliarRole, GalleryHearts, GermanSkyLink, GlyphRules, HelpRules, HelpTopic, Hg, HubSystem, HubVideo, HubWelcome, ImageHelp, NmsChannels, NMSCord, NmsMerchLink, NmsRules, OffTopicRules, Pact, Questions, Rainbow, RoleHelp, RoleLevels, Roles, Search, SearchGoogle, SearchNmsce, SearchNmsge, SearchWiki, SkyEvent, SpoilerChannels, Spoilers, SpoilerTag, Starborn, Twitter, VoiceRules, WeekendMission
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!faq
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Faq-Update - When will my platform get the latest update?
Tech Layouts
Faq-ExocraftLayout - Examples of Exocraft layouts.
Faq-FreighterLayout - Example of Freighter layouts.
Faq-MultitoolLayout - Multitool tech layout example.
Faq-ShipLayout - Starship tech layout example.
Faq-SuitLayout - Ideal layouts for Exosuit Technology
Withdrawn / Retired
Faq-ExosuitLayout - Run !Faq-SuitLayout instead.
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!faq-starbirth
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!Faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!expedition
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 78%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
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!faq-freighter
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@stoic cypress click known bugs and workarounds
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Requirement: playing solo; if you were playing with friends recently, save+reload from main menu after disabling multiplayer.
When the player current position is 4000 Light Years away from current mission location or more, a button appears in the Log tab that allows to restart the last mission stage. Most commonly used ways to trigger it:
- Space Anomaly Teleporter (teleport to a Featured base, check Log tab; retry with different base if needed);
- Warping (e.g. 4 1000LY distance warps in the same direction, but contrary to Current Mission destination in galaxy map);
After getting far away enough, be sure to give the game a few seconds to recalculate distances, then check Log tab.
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!faq-interceotors
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@latent igloo Did you mean !Faq-Interceptor?
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!faq-biomes
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!expedition
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 79%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
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!faq-beginnertips
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Beginner Tips
Settings
If this is your first time playing No Man's Sky:
• There are multiple game modes available, with different difficulty presets. Creative, Relaxed, Normal and Survival game mode saves can all play with each other, while Permadeath and Expedition game modes are separate.
• Go to Options > Network, and disable ability of other players to damage you, edit your bases, or edit your base terrain (discourages griefers). See multiplayer visual guide ».
• Excluding content designed with multiplayer in mind, progress isn't shared between players. It is in fact recommended to play the main (tutorial) missions with multiplayer disabled to prevent issues, at least until you unlock access to the Space Anomaly.
• If you are on PC and want to use the Plasma or Geo Cannon weapons, you might want to re-map secondary fire bind to be anything but RMB, since RMB is also hard-coded to "exit menu."
General Tips
• Save often: update your Restore Point by exiting the starship, claiming a Base Computer, interacting with a Save Point/Save Beacon, or the waypoint machines you find at some Points of Interest (POIs).
• Sentinels are like police in NMS: they don't like it when you destroy, mine or harvest rocks or plants from a planet. When they're watching, stop or move away from them to resume harvesting resources. Avoid entering your ship with an active Sentinel Alert Level: sentinel ships are more difficult to evade than planet sentinels. For tips on how to evade sentinels, take a look at this post.
• The Space Anomaly NPCs and terminals are the single biggest source to learn technology or base part blueprints.
• To easily return to a system or planet you like, place and claim a base computer and name it something you will remember.
• Storage upgrades can be applied to exosuit, ships, multi-tools and freighter. To apply a storage upgrade to a different inventory, switch inventory by pressing Q or E (dpad left or right), then apply the storage upgrade. Storage upgrades can be purchased with units, but also obtained from other sources like scrapping ships or mission board rewards.
• Discovering and registering the complete list of fauna on a planet (at once) will reward nanites - 250 per fauna.
For more inventory management tips, See this post ».
Missions
It's strongly recommended to play the entire main storyline, Artemis Path, and the Atlas Path. Playing all the "important" quests (Artemis path, The Atlas Path, The Space Anomaly, the Base Computer Quest, and Expanding the Base quests) will:
• Introduce you to many of the game's mechanics.
• Teach you unique tech and abilities you can't get anywhere else.
• Give you a lot of free tech you'd have to buy at the Space Anomaly otherwise.
The active mission will switch between available missions in the Logs. It can be well timed or random. You need to reselect the desired mission in the Log menu to continue.
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!faq-beginnerinventory
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What should I keep?
It's recommended to keep only items that benefit your survival or are needed for traveling and missions, such as :
Oxygen/Life Support Gel - Used for life support recharging.
Sodium/Sodium Nitrate - Used for recharging base Hazardous Protection.
Copper/Chromatic Metal - Used for many things, Chromatic Metal will be a needed resource throughout the game. Copper is listed here because it refines to Chromatic Metal and you always start in a yellow system with Copper.
Carbon/Condensed Carbon - Used for recharging Mining Beam.
Dihydrogen - Used for Launch Fuel and Life Support Gel, as well as refining recipes.
Silicate Powder - Used for recharging the Terrain Manipulator and you will often have it in your inventory.
Ferrite Dust - Used for many things and will be needed for early game missions.
Ion Batteries - Used for recharging Hazardous Protection Modules.
Sell or discard extra stacks (the smaller stacks) of these easily obtained materials, the game will teach you how to find them, and you can also utilize the catalogue for pinning materials that the game will then guide you to.
Tritium and Launch Fuel - Used for recharging Pulse Drive and Launch Thrusters. Keep these as recharge materials until you start finding:
Uranium and Pyrite - Used for recharging Launch Thrusters and Pulse Drive. Once you start finding these elements (or can buy them), you should gather them. They are far more efficient for charging.
Salvaged Data - Used for unlocking base parts. Following the [main story line](#nms-questions message) and other quests will unlock many things for free, you will use salvaged data for the building parts you don't unlock this way.
You can stop collecting Launch Fuel once you have ample Uranium, but Tritium will be needed later for making Freighter Fuel which is used for frigate expeditions.
Once storage space is less of an issue, hanging on to these items is recommended to do. Keep in mind these are more mid game items, so feel free to sell them if inventory slots are at a premium still.
Salvaged Frigate Modules - Used for unlocking freighter tech that upgrade various stats and base parts specific to freighters.
[Starship Storage Augmentations](#nms-questions message) - Used for expanding your starship's inventory capacity.
Cargo Bulkheads - Used for expanding your freighter's inventory capacity.
Multitool Expansion Slots - Used for expanding your multitool's inventory capacity.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-freighters
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-freighters
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!faq-expedition
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Expedition Info
Game mode explained:
Expeditions are an alternate time-limited, season-like game mode with a set of challenges rewarding exclusive items that can be claimed in any and all of your saves, in any game mode account-wide.
To get past expedition rewards, you must wait for possible future expedition re-runs (see past expeditions) or possible future Twitch Drops campaigns featuring old expedition rewards (see past campaigns). You may also obtain certain rewards via other unconventional means, including ship trading or using a "service bot" in the Creative Hub Discord. Additionally, PC players ( ) can get past rewards via save editing or #nms-modding.
Starting an Expedition »
Finishing an Expedition »
Expedition Tips »
-# Please run bot commands in #bot-spam
- For more expedition tips, see Pins in #nms-expedition
- For gameplay or technical questions, also check #nms-questions
- For Bug Reports, see Hello Games Helpdesk »
- Other Commands helpful during expedition events:
- !ExpTime - Active Expedition time remaining.
- !ExpGlyphs - Latest known rendezvous points coordinates for active expedition.
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!pins
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How to Check Pins
To toggle the Pins popout:
search icon or channel name (at the top), then Pins (example below).
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!faq-freighters
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!Faq-ArtemisPath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-livingfrigate
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You can not recruit a living frigate if your fleet already has 30 frigates.
You can only recruit a living frigate once per system.
With Dream Aerial (Required for your first)
To obtain your first organic frigate, send out fleet expeditions until you receive a blueprint for the Dream Aerial. Craft the Dream Aerial (1 Solar Mirror and 3 Living Glass) and pulse drive in space with your ship. You will get an encounter with an organic frigate that asks many questions to determine the stats of the frigate. After you finish the questions, claim the living frigate.
Using the Dream Aerial randomizes class, which is otherwise fixed per system. The Dream Aerial is only used this first time, don't hold on to it: delete it or give it to another player that needs one.
With Anomaly Detectors
After acquiring your first organic frigate, you may now use Anomaly Detectors to acquire more. These are rare drops from blowing up asteroids.
Activate pulse drive (as stated above, use an Anomaly detector before doing so). Keep your pulse drive fueled as this may take some time depending on the system. While pulsing you may see alerts for rare objects or traders, ignore them. The Anomaly detector will be consumed if you exit pulse. Continue pulsing until you receive a Whalesong signal to discover a living frigate with these price ranges:
C-Class: 7,500,000 - 12,500,000 units.
B-Class: 15,000,000 - 25,000,000 units.
A-Class: 26,250,000 - 43,750,000 units.
S-Class: 37,500,000 - 62,500,000 units.
Known Issues:
- If you have a void egg in any of your inventories, its space encounter will keep spamming you, and can prevent you from getting the Whalesong signal encounter. To workaround this bug, retrieve the egg and store it in your suit, then go to space, pulse until hailed by the alien mothership, and select Hatch on the dialog. Ignore the Starbirth mission marker, you can now select any different mission, and return to using anomaly detectors.
- If you begin to notice any odd graphical glitches, stop and pulse in the opposite direction.
Additional Info
Feeding food to an organic frigate (freighter fleet management terminal > click on an organic frigate), will change its stats. Anything you feed a specific frigate should always reproduce that same result.
For example:
Feeding your frigate item A yields one result. Feeding it item B yields another. If you feed it item A again, it will be the same result you got the first time you fed it item A.
A list of usable food groups and a demonstration of their effects on a specific Living Frigate »
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!faq-beginnertips
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Beginner Tips
Settings
If this is your first time playing No Man's Sky:
• There are multiple game modes available, with different difficulty presets. Creative, Relaxed, Normal and Survival game mode saves can all play with each other, while Permadeath and Expedition game modes are separate.
• Go to Options > Network, and disable ability of other players to damage you, edit your bases, or edit your base terrain (discourages griefers). See multiplayer visual guide ».
• Excluding content designed with multiplayer in mind, progress isn't shared between players. It is in fact recommended to play the main (tutorial) missions with multiplayer disabled to prevent issues, at least until you unlock access to the Space Anomaly.
• If you are on PC and want to use the Plasma or Geo Cannon weapons, you might want to re-map secondary fire bind to be anything but RMB, since RMB is also hard-coded to "exit menu."
General Tips
• Save often: update your Restore Point by exiting the starship, claiming a Base Computer, interacting with a Save Point/Save Beacon, or the waypoint machines you find at some Points of Interest (POIs).
• Sentinels are like police in NMS: they don't like it when you destroy, mine or harvest rocks or plants from a planet. When they're watching, stop or move away from them to resume harvesting resources. Avoid entering your ship with an active Sentinel Alert Level: sentinel ships are more difficult to evade than planet sentinels. For tips on how to evade sentinels, take a look at this post.
• The Space Anomaly NPCs and terminals are the single biggest source to learn technology or base part blueprints.
• To easily return to a system or planet you like, place and claim a base computer and name it something you will remember.
• Storage upgrades can be applied to exosuit, ships, multi-tools and freighter. To apply a storage upgrade to a different inventory, switch inventory by pressing Q or E (dpad left or right), then apply the storage upgrade. Storage upgrades can be purchased with units, but also obtained from other sources like scrapping ships or mission board rewards.
• Discovering and registering the complete list of fauna on a planet (at once) will reward nanites - 250 per fauna.
For more inventory management tips, See this post ».
Missions
It's strongly recommended to play the entire main storyline, Artemis Path, and the Atlas Path. Playing all the "important" quests (Artemis path, The Atlas Path, The Space Anomaly, the Base Computer Quest, and Expanding the Base quests) will:
• Introduce you to many of the game's mechanics.
• Teach you unique tech and abilities you can't get anywhere else.
• Give you a lot of free tech you'd have to buy at the Space Anomaly otherwise.
The active mission will switch between available missions in the Logs. It can be well timed or random. You need to reselect the desired mission in the Log menu to continue.
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!faq-corvettes
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Corvettes
[Getting started](#nms-questions message)
-# Recommendations, How to start building a Corvette Ship
[Getting additional Modules](#nms-questions message)
-# Drop sources, Bartering
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# How are Corvettes upgraded, Do they always spawn in C-class, Supercharged Slot layout, Inventory Upgrade limits, etc.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us
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!faq-biomes
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!weeklymission
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Weekly Nexus Mission
Available every weekend (same time for all players) & rewards 1800 quicksilver 
- This weekend mission ends: <t:1768208400:F>
- Next weekend mission starts: <t:1768586400:F>
*Times above are your local timezone (Starts: Fri 18:00 UTC / Ends: Mon 9:00 UTC)
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!help
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COMMANDS:
General
SelfMute - Mute yourself
NMS
Component - Display stats of NMS items
Coords - Display/convert NMS coords/glyphs
Faq - List of FAQ commands.
HelloGames - Hello Games links for NMS bug reports to their Zendesk and other inquiries.
NmsVersions - Latest game version and build numbers per platform. Also shows latest updates in Steam branches and helpful links.
ODS - View NMS Online Discovery Service status
Power - Calculate NMS power requirements
Product - Look up NMS products/recipes
Tier - Show NMS Community Research progress
WeeklyMission - Displays weekly Nexus mission start & end times.
WhatsNew - Latest No Man's Sky update.
Info & Help
Commands - Commonly used Gunter commands.
Links - List of commands for helpful links.
Louvre - Louvre & social media details.
ModApp - Message for moderator prospects.
OfficialDiscord - Are we the official NMS Discord?
Pins - How to check pins.
Report - Link to report suspicious user behavior to Discord.
Role - Lists all commands available for server role guidance.
ServerTicket - How to open a server ticket with moderators.
Welcome - Server guide for new Discord members.
👤 Personal
MyFriendCode - Shows your friend code, after it's set with !MyAccount in #bot-spam (e.g., !MyAccount ABCD-EFGH-12345).
📆 Events
Expedition - Info about the latest Expedition event.
HubNews - News or updates about our NMSCord Hub.
Twitch - Info about NMS Twitch Drops.
Additional commands:
ArchivistRole, ArtistRole, BaseHelp, CheckPins, CommunityRequest, Complaints, Contest, CoreBug, CreatorRole, EmissaryRole, ExpeditionRole, Experimental, ExpGlyphs, ExpTime, FamiliarRole, GalleryHearts, GermanSkyLink, GlyphRules, HelpRules, HelpTopic, Hg, HubSystem, HubVideo, HubWelcome, ImageHelp, NmsChannels, NMSCord, NmsMerchLink, NmsRules, OffTopicRules, Pact, Questions, Rainbow, RoleHelp, RoleLevels, Roles, Search, SearchGoogle, SearchNmsce, SearchNmsge, SearchWiki, SkyEvent, SpoilerChannels, Spoilers, SpoilerTag, Starborn, Twitter, VoiceRules, WeekendMission
quick gate
!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!faq-atlaspath
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The Atlas Path objective is to visit Atlas Stations and learn the 10 Atlas Seed blueprints. Once a blueprint has been learned, the mission will task you with progressing on to the next Atlas Station.
To unlock all the blueprints, you must have reached Magellan rank by completing 50 Journey Milestones. Check your milestone progress and rank in your Catalog & Guide.
The Atlas Path can be progressed in tandem with the main story mission titled The Purge. Type !faq-artemispath in #bot-spam for more details.
Craft the last seed, Heart of the Sun, after unlocking it. For a list of resources you'll need, see image »
Depending on the choice made at the 11th (final) Atlas Station, you will either learn the Star Seed or the Mark of the Denier exosuit technology blueprint. An endless mission titled Atlas Eternal will then be available, rewarding 1 Atlas word, and approximately 600 nanites with each additional interaction.
Known issues:
- Leaving the final Atlas Interface system to get resources for crafting Heart of the Sun can lead to bugs. We strongly recommend that you craft Heart of the Sun before entering the last Atlas station.
- You may end up with two Atlas Eternal missions in your Log if you unlocked Mark of the Denier.
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!faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-likholu
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!faq-portalglyphs
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Glyphs are always unlocked in the same order. Completing the main storyline is the easiest and most hassle-free way to do so, but the player may also obtain glyphs from Traveler graves.
A) Through the main storyline mission named The Purge: perform 16 warps in any direction, to any system (despite what the quest objective says). Wait for the game to register the last warp, then warp out again. Type !faq-artemispath in #bot-spam for a list of missions.
B) Find Travelers in inhabited star systems, and for 100 nanites, ask them where they came from.
This will add a HUD marker to a grave location on one of the planets in the system: follow it and interact with the grave to obtain the next glyph. Please note that if multiple travelers are found in the same location/system, it won't be possible to get markers for all their graves in one go, you need to get one grave at a time.
C) Through the Eliminate Hazardous Flora Nexus mission. It is strongly recommended to do this with multiplayer disabled. As part of the mission, the player is led to a grave. Once located, do not interact with it but instead build and claim a base computer near by, then return to the Space Anomaly by reloading restore point or using on-foot quick menu shortcut (if available). Nexus missions refresh every 10 minutes, so if the mission is still available (or another of the same type has been added with the last refresh), the process can be repeated again. Once done with finding graves, they can easily be reached through any teleporter.
Run !Faq-Portal and !Faq-PortalUse in #bot-spam to learn more about portals and using them.
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!faq-freighters
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!faq-frigates
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Frigates and Fleet Expeditions
[General Information »](#nms-questions message)
-# Intro to expeditions, Finding and interacting with frigates, Managing fleet
[Finding and picking frigates worth hiring »](#nms-questions message)
-# Frigate types, Hiring criteria, Frigate Fuel usage, Base stats formula
[Can we upgrade frigates? »](#nms-questions message)
-# Rankups aren't class upgrades though
[Running Fleet Expeditions »](#nms-questions message)
-# Suggestions to fleet composition, avoid damage events
[Boosting fleets »](#nms-questions message)
-# Consumables and fleet upgrade modules
[Known Bugs & Workarounds »](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-frigates
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Frigates and Fleet Expeditions
[General Information »](#nms-questions message)
-# Intro to expeditions, Finding and interacting with frigates, Managing fleet
[Finding and picking frigates worth hiring »](#nms-questions message)
-# Frigate types, Hiring criteria, Frigate Fuel usage, Base stats formula
[Can we upgrade frigates? »](#nms-questions message)
-# Rankups aren't class upgrades though
[Running Fleet Expeditions »](#nms-questions message)
-# Suggestions to fleet composition, avoid damage events
[Boosting fleets »](#nms-questions message)
-# Consumables and fleet upgrade modules
[Known Bugs & Workarounds »](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!help
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COMMANDS:
General
SelfMute - Mute yourself
NMS
Component - Display stats of NMS items
Coords - Display/convert NMS coords/glyphs
Faq - List of FAQ commands.
HelloGames - Hello Games links for NMS bug reports to their Zendesk and other inquiries.
NmsVersions - Latest game version and build numbers per platform. Also shows latest updates in Steam branches and helpful links.
ODS - View NMS Online Discovery Service status
Power - Calculate NMS power requirements
Product - Look up NMS products/recipes
Tier - Show NMS Community Research progress
WeeklyMission - Displays weekly Nexus mission start & end times.
WhatsNew - Latest No Man's Sky update.
Info & Help
Commands - Commonly used Gunter commands.
Links - List of commands for helpful links.
Louvre - Louvre & social media details.
ModApp - Message for moderator prospects.
OfficialDiscord - Are we the official NMS Discord?
Pins - How to check pins.
Report - Link to report suspicious user behavior to Discord.
Role - Lists all commands available for server role guidance.
ServerTicket - How to open a server ticket with moderators.
Welcome - Server guide for new Discord members.
👤 Personal
MyFriendCode - Shows your friend code, after it's set with !MyAccount in #bot-spam (e.g., !MyAccount ABCD-EFGH-12345).
📆 Events
Expedition - Info about the latest Expedition event.
HubNews - News or updates about our NMSCord Hub.
Twitch - Info about NMS Twitch Drops.
Additional commands:
ArchivistRole, ArtistRole, BaseHelp, CheckPins, CommunityRequest, Complaints, Contest, CoreBug, CreatorRole, EmissaryRole, ExpeditionRole, Experimental, ExpGlyphs, ExpTime, FamiliarRole, GalleryHearts, GermanSkyLink, GlyphRules, HelpRules, HelpTopic, Hg, HubSystem, HubVideo, HubWelcome, ImageHelp, NmsChannels, NMSCord, NmsMerchLink, NmsRules, OffTopicRules, Pact, Questions, Rainbow, RoleHelp, RoleLevels, Roles, Search, SearchGoogle, SearchNmsce, SearchNmsge, SearchWiki, SkyEvent, SpoilerChannels, Spoilers, SpoilerTag, Starborn, Twitter, VoiceRules, WeekendMission
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
cloud compass
!faq-biomes
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!faq-intercepter
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!faq-portals
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
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!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-corewarp
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- How to reach the Galactic Core via Portals in any galaxy »
- How to warp to the Galactic Core in your ship »
- See infographic guide below or watch quick demo
- See list of galaxies. More Wiki info »
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!faq-nanites
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!Faq-Interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!expeditions
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 87%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
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Salvage Frigate Modules (sources)
Recommended Derelict Freighter system
Euclid: 
- A few jellyfish
- 53 Crates
- 1-3 SFMs per visit
source: Xaine (YouTube video)
Notes:
- Lockers and suitcases in Derelict Freighters won't drop SFM.
- Attacking NPC freighters in Outlaw systems doesn't trigger Sentinel ships.
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!faq-frigates
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Frigates and Fleet Expeditions
[General Information »](#nms-questions message)
-# Intro to expeditions, Finding and interacting with frigates, Managing fleet
[Finding and picking frigates worth hiring »](#nms-questions message)
-# Frigate types, Hiring criteria, Frigate Fuel usage, Base stats formula
[Can we upgrade frigates? »](#nms-questions message)
-# Rankups aren't class upgrades though
[Running Fleet Expeditions »](#nms-questions message)
-# Suggestions to fleet composition, avoid damage events
[Boosting fleets »](#nms-questions message)
-# Consumables and fleet upgrade modules
[Known Bugs & Workarounds »](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faqs-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!Faq-ArtemisPath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!faq-freighters
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!expedition
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 88%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
surreal temple
!faq flea
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!Faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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You can not recruit a living frigate if your fleet already has 30 frigates.
You can only recruit a living frigate once per system.
With Dream Aerial (Required for your first)
To obtain your first organic frigate, send out fleet expeditions until you receive a blueprint for the Dream Aerial. Craft the Dream Aerial (1 Solar Mirror and 3 Living Glass) and pulse drive in space with your ship. You will get an encounter with an organic frigate that asks many questions to determine the stats of the frigate. After you finish the questions, claim the living frigate.
Using the Dream Aerial randomizes class, which is otherwise fixed per system. The Dream Aerial is only used this first time, don't hold on to it: delete it or give it to another player that needs one.
With Anomaly Detectors
After acquiring your first organic frigate, you may now use Anomaly Detectors to acquire more. These are rare drops from blowing up asteroids.
Activate pulse drive (as stated above, use an Anomaly detector before doing so). Keep your pulse drive fueled as this may take some time depending on the system. While pulsing you may see alerts for rare objects or traders, ignore them. The Anomaly detector will be consumed if you exit pulse. Continue pulsing until you receive a Whalesong signal to discover a living frigate with these price ranges:
C-Class: 7,500,000 - 12,500,000 units.
B-Class: 15,000,000 - 25,000,000 units.
A-Class: 26,250,000 - 43,750,000 units.
S-Class: 37,500,000 - 62,500,000 units.
Known Issues:
- If you have a void egg in any of your inventories, its space encounter will keep spamming you, and can prevent you from getting the Whalesong signal encounter. To workaround this bug, retrieve the egg and store it in your suit, then go to space, pulse until hailed by the alien mothership, and select Hatch on the dialog. Ignore the Starbirth mission marker, you can now select any different mission, and return to using anomaly detectors.
- If you begin to notice any odd graphical glitches, stop and pulse in the opposite direction.
Additional Info
Feeding food to an organic frigate (freighter fleet management terminal > click on an organic frigate), will change its stats. Anything you feed a specific frigate should always reproduce that same result.
For example:
Feeding your frigate item A yields one result. Feeding it item B yields another. If you feed it item A again, it will be the same result you got the first time you fed it item A.
A list of usable food groups and a demonstration of their effects on a specific Living Frigate »
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!Faq-Freighters
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!faq-echoed
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!faq-savefile
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Steam
%appdata%\HelloGames\NMS\st_<Steam64ID>\...
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%LocalAppData%\Packages\HelloGames.NoMansSky_bs190hzg1sesy\SystemAppData\wgs\...
GoG
%appdata%\HelloGames\NMS\DefaultUser\...
Linux & Steam Deck
$HOME/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/275850/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Application Data/HelloGames/NMS/st_<Steam64ID>/...
Mac
/Users/<yourname>/Library/Application Support/HelloGames/NMS/st_<your steam ID>/
When sharing saves in a report to Hello Games, it is best to create a package/archive of the full folder shown for your platform above (.zip/.rar).
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!Faq-PurpleSystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!nmsversions
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-# Known Versions (title screen bottom-left corner)
-# Exp: 157371 (4201)
-# 6.18 156355 (4201)
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-# 6.18 156748 (4201)
Steam Branches
-# Public: 21006256 (<t:1764593094:d>)
-# Latest Experimental notes
-# For #nms-announcements notifications get the respective pingable role & follow 📰 #nms-news-ticker for updates as they roll out to each platform.
- Read all patch notes in the NMS Release Log »
- Experimental patch notes: Latest » | All »
- PC update issues? Get Microsoft store help »
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!Faq-Settlements
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Settlements
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Settlements.
[How to get a settlement](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first settlement of a save
[Helping Settlements grow](#nms-questions message)
-# Individual Settlement buildings can be upgraded after constructed too.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #Contact-Us
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!Faq-Corvettes
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Corvettes
[Getting started](#nms-questions message)
-# Recommendations, How to start building a Corvette Ship
[Getting additional Modules](#nms-questions message)
-# Drop sources, Bartering
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# How are Corvettes upgraded, Do they always spawn in C-class, Supercharged Slot layout, Inventory Upgrade limits, etc.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us
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!faq
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Faq-Update - When will my platform get the latest update?
Tech Layouts
Faq-ExocraftLayout - Examples of Exocraft layouts.
Faq-FreighterLayout - Example of Freighter layouts.
Faq-MultitoolLayout - Multitool tech layout example.
Faq-ShipLayout - Starship tech layout example.
Faq-SuitLayout - Ideal layouts for Exosuit Technology
Withdrawn / Retired
Faq-ExosuitLayout - Run !Faq-SuitLayout instead.
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!Faq-MultitoolLayout
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Multitool Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. Note that supercharging bonuses always beats adjacency bonuses. Therefore, to maximize tech stats, split apart tech to utilize supercharged slots, as they will yield superior results over maintaining perfect adjacency.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-multitools.
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!Faq-ShipLayout
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Starship Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. ⚠️ For hyperdrive and pulse engine, this example does not apply to sentinel interceptors.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-legacy-ships.
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!Faq=SuitLayout
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Ideal Layout for Exosuit Synergy
See image below »
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!faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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Note: Additional bot commands mentioned in this post should be run in the #bot-spam channel.
Open your inventory, and hover over the Void Egg: does its item card text description now mention "EUCLID" multiple times?
If it does, you will need the Portal glyphs unlocked (at least the first 12), to be able to progress this next stage of the quest. (related bot command: !faq-portalglyphs)
Once you have them unlocked, find a portal in the Euclid Galaxy. (related bot command: !faq-portal)
Disable multiplayer, then dial the address embedded in this post. (related bot command: !faq-portaluse)
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!exptime
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 92%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
See Pins in #nms-expedition & run !Expedition in #nms-commands
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!faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-portal
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
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!faq-portalglyphs
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Glyphs are always unlocked in the same order. Completing the main storyline is the easiest and most hassle-free way to do so, but the player may also obtain glyphs from Traveler graves.
A) Through the main storyline mission named The Purge: perform 16 warps in any direction, to any system (despite what the quest objective says). Wait for the game to register the last warp, then warp out again. Type !faq-artemispath in #bot-spam for a list of missions.
B) Find Travelers in inhabited star systems, and for 100 nanites, ask them where they came from.
This will add a HUD marker to a grave location on one of the planets in the system: follow it and interact with the grave to obtain the next glyph. Please note that if multiple travelers are found in the same location/system, it won't be possible to get markers for all their graves in one go, you need to get one grave at a time.
C) Through the Eliminate Hazardous Flora Nexus mission. It is strongly recommended to do this with multiplayer disabled. As part of the mission, the player is led to a grave. Once located, do not interact with it but instead build and claim a base computer near by, then return to the Space Anomaly by reloading restore point or using on-foot quick menu shortcut (if available). Nexus missions refresh every 10 minutes, so if the mission is still available (or another of the same type has been added with the last refresh), the process can be repeated again. Once done with finding graves, they can easily be reached through any teleporter.
Run !Faq-Portal and !Faq-PortalUse in #bot-spam to learn more about portals and using them.
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!faq-savefiles
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Steam
%appdata%\HelloGames\NMS\st_<Steam64ID>\...
Game Pass
%LocalAppData%\Packages\HelloGames.NoMansSky_bs190hzg1sesy\SystemAppData\wgs\...
GoG
%appdata%\HelloGames\NMS\DefaultUser\...
Linux & Steam Deck
$HOME/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/275850/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Application Data/HelloGames/NMS/st_<Steam64ID>/...
Mac
/Users/<yourname>/Library/Application Support/HelloGames/NMS/st_<your steam ID>/
When sharing saves in a report to Hello Games, it is best to create a package/archive of the full folder shown for your platform above (.zip/.rar).
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!faq-portalglyphs
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Glyphs are always unlocked in the same order. Completing the main storyline is the easiest and most hassle-free way to do so, but the player may also obtain glyphs from Traveler graves.
A) Through the main storyline mission named The Purge: perform 16 warps in any direction, to any system (despite what the quest objective says). Wait for the game to register the last warp, then warp out again. Type !faq-artemispath in #bot-spam for a list of missions.
B) Find Travelers in inhabited star systems, and for 100 nanites, ask them where they came from.
This will add a HUD marker to a grave location on one of the planets in the system: follow it and interact with the grave to obtain the next glyph. Please note that if multiple travelers are found in the same location/system, it won't be possible to get markers for all their graves in one go, you need to get one grave at a time.
C) Through the Eliminate Hazardous Flora Nexus mission. It is strongly recommended to do this with multiplayer disabled. As part of the mission, the player is led to a grave. Once located, do not interact with it but instead build and claim a base computer near by, then return to the Space Anomaly by reloading restore point or using on-foot quick menu shortcut (if available). Nexus missions refresh every 10 minutes, so if the mission is still available (or another of the same type has been added with the last refresh), the process can be repeated again. Once done with finding graves, they can easily be reached through any teleporter.
Run !Faq-Portal and !Faq-PortalUse in #bot-spam to learn more about portals and using them.
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!faq
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Faq-Update - When will my platform get the latest update?
Tech Layouts
Faq-ExocraftLayout - Examples of Exocraft layouts.
Faq-FreighterLayout - Example of Freighter layouts.
Faq-MultitoolLayout - Multitool tech layout example.
Faq-ShipLayout - Starship tech layout example.
Faq-SuitLayout - Ideal layouts for Exosuit Technology
Withdrawn / Retired
Faq-ExosuitLayout - Run !Faq-SuitLayout instead.
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!faq-multitoollayout
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Multitool Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. Note that supercharging bonuses always beats adjacency bonuses. Therefore, to maximize tech stats, split apart tech to utilize supercharged slots, as they will yield superior results over maintaining perfect adjacency.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-multitools.
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!faq-equos
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!Faq-Interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
magic brook
Yeaaa no idea wdym
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!faq-shiplaytout
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Starship Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. ⚠️ For hyperdrive and pulse engine, this example does not apply to sentinel interceptors.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-legacy-ships.
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!faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-suitlayout
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Ideal Layout for Exosuit Synergy
See image below »
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!faq-corvettes
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Corvettes
[Getting started](#nms-questions message)
-# Recommendations, How to start building a Corvette Ship
[Getting additional Modules](#nms-questions message)
-# Drop sources, Bartering
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# How are Corvettes upgraded, Do they always spawn in C-class, Supercharged Slot layout, Inventory Upgrade limits, etc.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us
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! Exptime
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 97%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
See Pins in #nms-expedition & run !Expedition in #nms-commands
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!faq-suitlayout
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Ideal Layout for Exosuit Synergy
See image below »
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!exptime
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 99%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
See Pins in #nms-expedition & run !Expedition in #nms-commands
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Requirement: playing solo; if you were playing with friends recently, save+reload from main menu after disabling multiplayer.
When the player current position is 4000 Light Years away from current mission location or more, a button appears in the Log tab that allows to restart the last mission stage. Most commonly used ways to trigger it:
- Space Anomaly Teleporter (teleport to a Featured base, check Log tab; retry with different base if needed);
- Warping (e.g. 4 1000LY distance warps in the same direction, but contrary to Current Mission destination in galaxy map);
After getting far away enough, be sure to give the game a few seconds to recalculate distances, then check Log tab.
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!faq pirate
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq systemscanners
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-outlawsystem
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Requires Economy Scanner OR Conflict Scanner installed on your active ship. If using a Living ship, the Wormhole Brain. When using the Freighter Galaxy Map, the Interstellar Scanner tech is required.
In the galaxy map, look for systems with a small pirate skull left of the Economy type icon and identified as Black Market, or with Conflict level set to Pirate Controlled.
Learn more about [restrictions on teleporting to/from outlaw stations.](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-portaluse
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After finding a Portal, how do I use it?
On one of its sides, there's a terminal - it will pop out of the ground once you approach it. Interacting with it for the first time should prompt you to charge the portal up, and that's done by individually charging up all glyphs in the glyph wheel to 100%.
» Organic: 20 Carbon, 7 Condensed Carbon, or 10 Oxygen per glyph.
» Catalytic: 10 Sodium or 4 Sodium Nitrate per glyph.
» Earth: 20 Cobalt, 20 Deuterium, 20 Di-hydrogen, 5 Ionised Cobalt, or 50 Salt per glyph.
» Stellar: 20 Copper, 10 Cadmium, 7 Emeril, 5 Indium or 4 Quartzite per glyph.
I charged up the portal, but nothing is happening?
Double check all glyphs charge bars. Are one or more not 100% charged? - see example.
I fully charged up the portal; now, which option do I choose?
Activate Portal will display the address input screen - Each portal address is made up of 12 glyphs. A Portal can only lead to locations in the same galaxy.
Request Planet Address will provide the current planet's glyph address, though this option is barely used today, due to the glyph address also showing up in photo mode.
After selecting Activate Portal, I don't have any glyphs available to input.
You need to learn the 16 glyphs to fully use the portal network -- although, after having learned 1 - 2 glyphs you could go places, just very limited choices.
📖 Did you know? The portal you charged up should still be good for a few more trips, even to different destinations. Bookmarking it with a base computer is probably a wise choice.
Run [!Faq-PortalGlyphs](#nms-questions message) and [!Faq-Portal](#nms-questions message) in #bot-spam to learn more about glyphs and finding portals.
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!exptime
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions
-# Breach (＃20) active till <t:1768316400>
-# Ends <t:1768316400:R> - time elapsed: 100%
-# Previous
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
See Pins in #nms-expedition & run !Expedition in #nms-commands
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!faq-suitlayout
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Ideal Layout for Exosuit Synergy
See image below »
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!faq-multitoollayout
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Multitool Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. Note that supercharging bonuses always beats adjacency bonuses. Therefore, to maximize tech stats, split apart tech to utilize supercharged slots, as they will yield superior results over maintaining perfect adjacency.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-multitools.
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!faq-biomes
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!far-exocraftlayout
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Finding Rare creatures
- Ensure that you're looking for the creature in the correct hemisphere and/or day/night, if specified in the Discoveries > Planet > Fauna screen.
- The game despawns and respawns creatures as you leave and enter/reenter areas of the planet, like a cave or the area around a building. Reloading would accomplish the same thing.
- Throwing Creature Pellets on the ground helps attracting fauna attention, if they're close enough, even if underground or stuck inside terrain.
- Underground creatures can often spawn near cave entrances, often big enough to be called open air caves. These large patches of cave terrain can often be found near buildings. See embedded image.
- Some caves will be too small to ever spawn creatures, so be sure to explore cave systems that have at least a fair ammount of room in them.
- When searching for Underwater rare fauna, diving into deeper parts of the ocean/lake seems to help.
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!Faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!faq
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@cosmic grove
FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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Should I settle for an A-class Freighter, or keep battling RNG for the S-class?
Mostly up to the player, but in short, the differences between A-class vs S-class Capital Freighters (including Pirate Dreadnought):
- 3 vs 4 supercharged slots;
- 50+100 vs 60+120 max inventory upgrade limit;
- Slightly lower ranges vs Slightly higher ranges to base bonuses;
Type !faq-shipspawns in #bot-spam for more info on drop chances per system economy tier.
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!faq-biomes
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!expedition
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions ended <t:1768316400>
-# Previous
-# Breach (＃20) ended <t:1768316400:d>
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
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!faq-starbirth
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Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
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!faq-purplesystem
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-exocraftlayout
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-corvette
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Corvettes
[Getting started](#nms-questions message)
-# Recommendations, How to start building a Corvette Ship
[Getting additional Modules](#nms-questions message)
-# Drop sources, Bartering
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# How are Corvettes upgraded, Do they always spawn in C-class, Supercharged Slot layout, Inventory Upgrade limits, etc.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us
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!faq-multitoollayout
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Multitool Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. Note that supercharging bonuses always beats adjacency bonuses. Therefore, to maximize tech stats, split apart tech to utilize supercharged slots, as they will yield superior results over maintaining perfect adjacency.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-multitools.
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!faq-freighters
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!faq-exocraftlayout
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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! faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!faq-likholu
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!faq
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Faq-Update - When will my platform get the latest update?
Tech Layouts
Faq-ExocraftLayout - Examples of Exocraft layouts.
Faq-FreighterLayout - Example of Freighter layouts.
Faq-MultitoolLayout - Multitool tech layout example.
Faq-ShipLayout - Starship tech layout example.
Faq-SuitLayout - Ideal layouts for Exosuit Technology
Withdrawn / Retired
Faq-ExosuitLayout - Run !Faq-SuitLayout instead.
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-suitlayout
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Ideal Layout for Exosuit Synergy
See image below »
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!faq-multitoollayout
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Multitool Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. Note that supercharging bonuses always beats adjacency bonuses. Therefore, to maximize tech stats, split apart tech to utilize supercharged slots, as they will yield superior results over maintaining perfect adjacency.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-multitools.
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!faq-shiplayout
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Starship Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. ⚠️ For hyperdrive and pulse engine, this example does not apply to sentinel interceptors.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-legacy-ships.
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!faq-freighter layout
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!faqfreighterlayout
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This is an example of perfect adjacency and supercharged slot arrangement for freighters. Different freighters can have different supercharged slot layouts which can result in varied stats.
Note that bonuses from supercharging always beat adjacency bonuses: You can opt to break the adjacency, when/if your supercharged slots are not adjacent to each other at all.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-legacy-ships
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-freighter-layout
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This is an example of perfect adjacency and supercharged slot arrangement for freighters. Different freighters can have different supercharged slot layouts which can result in varied stats.
Note that bonuses from supercharging always beat adjacency bonuses: You can opt to break the adjacency, when/if your supercharged slots are not adjacent to each other at all.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-legacy-ships
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!faq-inventory
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How to Upgrade Inventories
To upgrade inventory size, each inventory type can be upgraded at their respective terminal for which locations are listed below.
It is possible to switch between Technology and Cargo inventories and select a slot within the currently available grid, before applying the upgrade. (Image »)
Multi-Tools don't have Cargo inventory.
Click on the links below for in depth descriptions.
Exosuit »
- Drop Pods: Multiple on suitable planet
- Repair using basic resources/items
- Exosuit Expansion Unit (Image ») (after repair)
- Exosuit Upgrade Terminal: Space Station (9) / Anomaly (20) / Outlaw Station (6)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
1,000 - 125,000 Units (Tech)
5,000 - 200,000 Units (Cargo)
Can only be purchased once, at each terminal in a system - Exosuit Expansion Unit (after purchase)
Starship »
- Starship Outfitter: Space Station (7) / Outlaw Station (10)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 75,000,000 Units (Tech/Cargo) - Storage Augmentation (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class and ship type (Image »)
Multi-Tool »
- Multi-Tool Upgrade Rack: Space Station (16)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 600,000,000 Units (Tech) - Multi-Tool Expansion Slot (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class (Image »)
Freighter »
- Freighter Upgrade Terminal: Freighter (5)
- Cargo Bulkhead (Image »)
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
daring aspen
!faq-Savefiles
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Steam
%appdata%\HelloGames\NMS\st_<Steam64ID>\...
Game Pass
%LocalAppData%\Packages\HelloGames.NoMansSky_bs190hzg1sesy\SystemAppData\wgs\...
GoG
%appdata%\HelloGames\NMS\DefaultUser\...
Linux & Steam Deck
$HOME/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/275850/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Application Data/HelloGames/NMS/st_<Steam64ID>/...
Mac
/Users/<yourname>/Library/Application Support/HelloGames/NMS/st_<your steam ID>/
When sharing saves in a report to Hello Games, it is best to create a package/archive of the full folder shown for your platform above (.zip/.rar).
white venture
!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!expedition
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions ended <t:1768316400>
-# Previous
-# Breach (＃20) ended <t:1768316400:d>
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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Damage Potential...
- Isn't a damage ceiling, or how much damage any of the installed weapons will do either;
- Is a value calculated by the game using multiple variables, including the damage innate bonus of the MT/ship and the current Tech inventory:
- On multi-tool, only the strongest weapon system installed is included;
-# Note: Mining Beam also counts as a weapon. - On starship, all installed weapon systems are included.
- On multi-tool, only the strongest weapon system installed is included;
Summary: To more fairly compare two different MT/Ships, strip them both down to bare techs, ensuring nothing is supercharged.
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!faq-multitoollayout
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Multitool Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. Note that supercharging bonuses always beats adjacency bonuses. Therefore, to maximize tech stats, split apart tech to utilize supercharged slots, as they will yield superior results over maintaining perfect adjacency.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-multitools.
restive sphinx
!faq
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@restive sphinx
FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
tropic oar
amazing thanks!
restive sphinx
Tech layouts category
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!Faq-FreighterLayout
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This is an example of perfect adjacency and supercharged slot arrangement for freighters. Different freighters can have different supercharged slot layouts which can result in varied stats.
Note that bonuses from supercharging always beat adjacency bonuses: You can opt to break the adjacency, when/if your supercharged slots are not adjacent to each other at all.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-legacy-ships
tropic oar
!Faq-ShipLayout
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Starship Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. ⚠️ For hyperdrive and pulse engine, this example does not apply to sentinel interceptors.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-legacy-ships.
tropic oar
!Faq-SuitLayout
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Ideal Layout for Exosuit Synergy
See image below »
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!faq-inventory
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How to Upgrade Inventories
To upgrade inventory size, each inventory type can be upgraded at their respective terminal for which locations are listed below.
It is possible to switch between Technology and Cargo inventories and select a slot within the currently available grid, before applying the upgrade. (Image »)
Multi-Tools don't have Cargo inventory.
Click on the links below for in depth descriptions.
Exosuit »
- Drop Pods: Multiple on suitable planet
- Repair using basic resources/items
- Exosuit Expansion Unit (Image ») (after repair)
- Exosuit Upgrade Terminal: Space Station (9) / Anomaly (20) / Outlaw Station (6)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
1,000 - 125,000 Units (Tech)
5,000 - 200,000 Units (Cargo)
Can only be purchased once, at each terminal in a system - Exosuit Expansion Unit (after purchase)
Starship »
- Starship Outfitter: Space Station (7) / Outlaw Station (10)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 75,000,000 Units (Tech/Cargo) - Storage Augmentation (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class and ship type (Image »)
Multi-Tool »
- Multi-Tool Upgrade Rack: Space Station (16)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 600,000,000 Units (Tech) - Multi-Tool Expansion Slot (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class (Image »)
Freighter »
- Freighter Upgrade Terminal: Freighter (5)
- Cargo Bulkhead (Image »)
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ornate veldt
!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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@tranquil gull
FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
tranquil gull
!faq-starcolors
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In the Galaxy Map, below the star system name, you can find the spectral class letter:
• F & G = Yellow (copper/activated copper)
• K & M = Red (cadmium/activated cadmium)
• E = Green (emeril/activated emeril)
• B & O = Blue (indium/activated indium)
• X & Y = Purple (quartzite/activated quartzite)
Colour blind filters are available in Options > General Options > Galaxy Map Colour Filter.
Regular starships and freighters require hyperdrive tech upgrades to be able to reach RGBP systems. An Atlantid Drive (Starship) or Resonance Matrix (Freighter) will cover all systems; there is no need for the previous drives to be installed other than a boost to range (most notable for the Freighter). Living ships only share the Atlantid Drive requirement to reach purple systems.
❗ To reach purple systems, completion of the 'In Stellar Multitudes' mission is required. Obtaining the required drives in any other way, will not work (unless current save is an Expedition17 converted save) .
Note: There's no information in game files that proves the host star temperature and oddities have any influence at all on system planet biome probability chances.
📖 Did you know? A star system may have only its stellar metal, its activated version or both.
tranquil gull
!faq-likholu
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!faq-freighters
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!faq-mechafauna
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!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
surreal temple
!Faq-Corvette
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Corvettes
[Getting started](#nms-questions message)
-# Recommendations, How to start building a Corvette Ship
[Getting additional Modules](#nms-questions message)
-# Drop sources, Bartering
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# How are Corvettes upgraded, Do they always spawn in C-class, Supercharged Slot layout, Inventory Upgrade limits, etc.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us
barren hamlet
!faq-biome
cloud compass
!faq-livingfrigates
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You can not recruit a living frigate if your fleet already has 30 frigates.
You can only recruit a living frigate once per system.
With Dream Aerial (Required for your first)
To obtain your first organic frigate, send out fleet expeditions until you receive a blueprint for the Dream Aerial. Craft the Dream Aerial (1 Solar Mirror and 3 Living Glass) and pulse drive in space with your ship. You will get an encounter with an organic frigate that asks many questions to determine the stats of the frigate. After you finish the questions, claim the living frigate.
Using the Dream Aerial randomizes class, which is otherwise fixed per system. The Dream Aerial is only used this first time, don't hold on to it: delete it or give it to another player that needs one.
With Anomaly Detectors
After acquiring your first organic frigate, you may now use Anomaly Detectors to acquire more. These are rare drops from blowing up asteroids.
Activate pulse drive (as stated above, use an Anomaly detector before doing so). Keep your pulse drive fueled as this may take some time depending on the system. While pulsing you may see alerts for rare objects or traders, ignore them. The Anomaly detector will be consumed if you exit pulse. Continue pulsing until you receive a Whalesong signal to discover a living frigate with these price ranges:
C-Class: 7,500,000 - 12,500,000 units.
B-Class: 15,000,000 - 25,000,000 units.
A-Class: 26,250,000 - 43,750,000 units.
S-Class: 37,500,000 - 62,500,000 units.
Known Issues:
- If you have a void egg in any of your inventories, its space encounter will keep spamming you, and can prevent you from getting the Whalesong signal encounter. To workaround this bug, retrieve the egg and store it in your suit, then go to space, pulse until hailed by the alien mothership, and select Hatch on the dialog. Ignore the Starbirth mission marker, you can now select any different mission, and return to using anomaly detectors.
- If you begin to notice any odd graphical glitches, stop and pulse in the opposite direction.
Additional Info
Feeding food to an organic frigate (freighter fleet management terminal > click on an organic frigate), will change its stats. Anything you feed a specific frigate should always reproduce that same result.
For example:
Feeding your frigate item A yields one result. Feeding it item B yields another. If you feed it item A again, it will be the same result you got the first time you fed it item A.
A list of usable food groups and a demonstration of their effects on a specific Living Frigate »
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!faq-nanites
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-freighters
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!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-nanites
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!faq-anomalyfirstvisit
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The First Visit to The Space Anomaly
During your first visit to the Anomaly, there are a few things you have to do, and those steps have to be done in order.
Do not do anything else until you do these in order.
Make sure you keep the The Space Anomaly mission selected while you do the following:
- Speak with Nada
- Speak with Polo
- Speak with Helios
- Speak with Selene (Exosuit upgrade vendor)
- Browse the Construction Research Station
- Speak with Nada once more
Note: Even though the mission will tell you to, you do not have to buy anything at either vendor screen.
!faq-maps in #bot-spam will show you where each of these spots are if you get lost.
📚 After this visit, you can summon the Space Anomaly when in space, using your ship quick menu.
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!Faq-LivingShip
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-freighters
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-portal
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
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!faq Layout
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Faq-Update - When will my platform get the latest update?
Tech Layouts
Faq-ExocraftLayout - Examples of Exocraft layouts.
Faq-FreighterLayout - Example of Freighter layouts.
Faq-MultitoolLayout - Multitool tech layout example.
Faq-ShipLayout - Starship tech layout example.
Faq-SuitLayout - Ideal layouts for Exosuit Technology
Withdrawn / Retired
Faq-ExosuitLayout - Run !Faq-SuitLayout instead.
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!faq-ExoCraft Layout
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!faq-SuitLayout
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Ideal Layout for Exosuit Synergy
See image below »
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!Faq-LivingFrigate
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You can not recruit a living frigate if your fleet already has 30 frigates.
You can only recruit a living frigate once per system.
With Dream Aerial (Required for your first)
To obtain your first organic frigate, send out fleet expeditions until you receive a blueprint for the Dream Aerial. Craft the Dream Aerial (1 Solar Mirror and 3 Living Glass) and pulse drive in space with your ship. You will get an encounter with an organic frigate that asks many questions to determine the stats of the frigate. After you finish the questions, claim the living frigate.
Using the Dream Aerial randomizes class, which is otherwise fixed per system. The Dream Aerial is only used this first time, don't hold on to it: delete it or give it to another player that needs one.
With Anomaly Detectors
After acquiring your first organic frigate, you may now use Anomaly Detectors to acquire more. These are rare drops from blowing up asteroids.
Activate pulse drive (as stated above, use an Anomaly detector before doing so). Keep your pulse drive fueled as this may take some time depending on the system. While pulsing you may see alerts for rare objects or traders, ignore them. The Anomaly detector will be consumed if you exit pulse. Continue pulsing until you receive a Whalesong signal to discover a living frigate with these price ranges:
C-Class: 7,500,000 - 12,500,000 units.
B-Class: 15,000,000 - 25,000,000 units.
A-Class: 26,250,000 - 43,750,000 units.
S-Class: 37,500,000 - 62,500,000 units.
Known Issues:
- If you have a void egg in any of your inventories, its space encounter will keep spamming you, and can prevent you from getting the Whalesong signal encounter. To workaround this bug, retrieve the egg and store it in your suit, then go to space, pulse until hailed by the alien mothership, and select Hatch on the dialog. Ignore the Starbirth mission marker, you can now select any different mission, and return to using anomaly detectors.
- If you begin to notice any odd graphical glitches, stop and pulse in the opposite direction.
Additional Info
Feeding food to an organic frigate (freighter fleet management terminal > click on an organic frigate), will change its stats. Anything you feed a specific frigate should always reproduce that same result.
For example:
Feeding your frigate item A yields one result. Feeding it item B yields another. If you feed it item A again, it will be the same result you got the first time you fed it item A.
A list of usable food groups and a demonstration of their effects on a specific Living Frigate »
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!faq-multitool Layout
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Multitool Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. Note that supercharging bonuses always beats adjacency bonuses. Therefore, to maximize tech stats, split apart tech to utilize supercharged slots, as they will yield superior results over maintaining perfect adjacency.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-multitools.
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!FAq-Settlements
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Settlements
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Settlements.
[How to get a settlement](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first settlement of a save
[Helping Settlements grow](#nms-questions message)
-# Individual Settlement buildings can be upgraded after constructed too.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #Contact-Us
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!faq-portals
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
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!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-galaxies
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How many galaxies are there in No Man's Sky?
There are 256 galaxies in No Man's Sky.
Euclid is labeled as Galaxy #0 in game files, but often referred to as Galaxy #1 by the community.
Odyalutai is #255 in game files, referred to as #256 by the community.
Players may only access galaxy 255 (Odyalutai) if they join the game of someone, or visit a base in galaxy 255, or save edit to get there.
Players who join the game of someone in galaxy 256 (or any other number outside the range 0-255) will instead see Odyalutai; with stars and planets in identical positions but core colour, procgen names and tech seeds shuffled.
What happens if you warp through the core of galaxy 255?
You return to Euclid, the starting galaxy for all game modes except some expeditions.
I've heard about a galaxy 257 called Yilsrussimil; does it exist?
It's possible to use a save editor to reposition yourself into galaxy 257. However, the galaxy name will be shown as Euclid, Odyalutai, or Yilsrussimil, depending upon where you see it shown in the game. Further, players in Odyalutai using the same coordinates show up in your system, demonstrating it's more of a glitch in the game than a true place; after saving and reloading, you will be shown in Odyalutai, and unable to see the Yilsrussimil name henceforth without using the save editor again. So, galaxy 257 does not exist; if it's anything, it's a display artifact when using the save editor.
What about negative numbered galaxies?
No Man's Sky can generate galaxy names for any number you put into the save file (outside the range 0-255), but you will be in Odyalutai (galaxy 255).
How many regions are in each galaxy, and how many systems per region?
There are approximately 4.27 billion regions per galaxy (4095x4095x255), with regions possibly having as few as 122 star systems and as many as 600+.
What types of galaxies are there, and how do they differ?
Lush, Empty, Normal and Harsh; the galaxy type affects the distribution of planet biomes in yellow systems, and probability of extreme survival planets.
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!faq-corewarp
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- How to reach the Galactic Core via Portals in any galaxy »
- How to warp to the Galactic Core in your ship »
- See infographic guide below or watch quick demo
- See list of galaxies. More Wiki info »
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!faq-starbirth
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!faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-inventory
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How to Upgrade Inventories
To upgrade inventory size, each inventory type can be upgraded at their respective terminal for which locations are listed below.
It is possible to switch between Technology and Cargo inventories and select a slot within the currently available grid, before applying the upgrade. (Image »)
Multi-Tools don't have Cargo inventory.
Click on the links below for in depth descriptions.
Exosuit »
- Drop Pods: Multiple on suitable planet
- Repair using basic resources/items
- Exosuit Expansion Unit (Image ») (after repair)
- Exosuit Upgrade Terminal: Space Station (9) / Anomaly (20) / Outlaw Station (6)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
1,000 - 125,000 Units (Tech)
5,000 - 200,000 Units (Cargo)
Can only be purchased once, at each terminal in a system - Exosuit Expansion Unit (after purchase)
Starship »
- Starship Outfitter: Space Station (7) / Outlaw Station (10)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 75,000,000 Units (Tech/Cargo) - Storage Augmentation (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class and ship type (Image »)
Multi-Tool »
- Multi-Tool Upgrade Rack: Space Station (16)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 600,000,000 Units (Tech) - Multi-Tool Expansion Slot (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class (Image »)
Freighter »
- Freighter Upgrade Terminal: Freighter (5)
- Cargo Bulkhead (Image »)
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!faq-arg
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❓ What is ARG? It stands for alternate reality game. It's a "game" or series of puzzles that players work on, in and outside the game, to solve as a community. Check Pins in #nms-arg-2023 for news on the latest NMS ARG (2023) Part II (*Part I started with Interceptor - v4.2)
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!faq-biomes
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!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-expedition
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Expedition Info
Game mode explained:
Expeditions are an alternate time-limited, season-like game mode with a set of challenges rewarding exclusive items that can be claimed in any and all of your saves, in any game mode account-wide.
To get past expedition rewards, you must wait for possible future expedition re-runs (see past expeditions) or possible future Twitch Drops campaigns featuring old expedition rewards (see past campaigns). You may also obtain certain rewards via other unconventional means, including ship trading or using a "service bot" in the Creative Hub Discord. Additionally, PC players ( ) can get past rewards via save editing or #nms-modding.
Starting an Expedition »
Finishing an Expedition »
Expedition Tips »
-# Please run bot commands in #bot-spam
- For more expedition tips, see Pins in #nms-expedition
- For gameplay or technical questions, also check #nms-questions
- For Bug Reports, see Hello Games Helpdesk »
- Other Commands helpful during expedition events:
- !ExpTime - Active Expedition time remaining.
- !ExpGlyphs - Latest known rendezvous points coordinates for active expedition.
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-biomes
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! Faq-LivingShip
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-livingfrigate
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You can not recruit a living frigate if your fleet already has 30 frigates.
You can only recruit a living frigate once per system.
With Dream Aerial (Required for your first)
To obtain your first organic frigate, send out fleet expeditions until you receive a blueprint for the Dream Aerial. Craft the Dream Aerial (1 Solar Mirror and 3 Living Glass) and pulse drive in space with your ship. You will get an encounter with an organic frigate that asks many questions to determine the stats of the frigate. After you finish the questions, claim the living frigate.
Using the Dream Aerial randomizes class, which is otherwise fixed per system. The Dream Aerial is only used this first time, don't hold on to it: delete it or give it to another player that needs one.
With Anomaly Detectors
After acquiring your first organic frigate, you may now use Anomaly Detectors to acquire more. These are rare drops from blowing up asteroids.
Activate pulse drive (as stated above, use an Anomaly detector before doing so). Keep your pulse drive fueled as this may take some time depending on the system. While pulsing you may see alerts for rare objects or traders, ignore them. The Anomaly detector will be consumed if you exit pulse. Continue pulsing until you receive a Whalesong signal to discover a living frigate with these price ranges:
C-Class: 7,500,000 - 12,500,000 units.
B-Class: 15,000,000 - 25,000,000 units.
A-Class: 26,250,000 - 43,750,000 units.
S-Class: 37,500,000 - 62,500,000 units.
Known Issues:
- If you have a void egg in any of your inventories, its space encounter will keep spamming you, and can prevent you from getting the Whalesong signal encounter. To workaround this bug, retrieve the egg and store it in your suit, then go to space, pulse until hailed by the alien mothership, and select Hatch on the dialog. Ignore the Starbirth mission marker, you can now select any different mission, and return to using anomaly detectors.
- If you begin to notice any odd graphical glitches, stop and pulse in the opposite direction.
Additional Info
Feeding food to an organic frigate (freighter fleet management terminal > click on an organic frigate), will change its stats. Anything you feed a specific frigate should always reproduce that same result.
For example:
Feeding your frigate item A yields one result. Feeding it item B yields another. If you feed it item A again, it will be the same result you got the first time you fed it item A.
A list of usable food groups and a demonstration of their effects on a specific Living Frigate »
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!faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faq-artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-portalglyphs
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Glyphs are always unlocked in the same order. Completing the main storyline is the easiest and most hassle-free way to do so, but the player may also obtain glyphs from Traveler graves.
A) Through the main storyline mission named The Purge: perform 16 warps in any direction, to any system (despite what the quest objective says). Wait for the game to register the last warp, then warp out again. Type !faq-artemispath in #bot-spam for a list of missions.
B) Find Travelers in inhabited star systems, and for 100 nanites, ask them where they came from.
This will add a HUD marker to a grave location on one of the planets in the system: follow it and interact with the grave to obtain the next glyph. Please note that if multiple travelers are found in the same location/system, it won't be possible to get markers for all their graves in one go, you need to get one grave at a time.
C) Through the Eliminate Hazardous Flora Nexus mission. It is strongly recommended to do this with multiplayer disabled. As part of the mission, the player is led to a grave. Once located, do not interact with it but instead build and claim a base computer near by, then return to the Space Anomaly by reloading restore point or using on-foot quick menu shortcut (if available). Nexus missions refresh every 10 minutes, so if the mission is still available (or another of the same type has been added with the last refresh), the process can be repeated again. Once done with finding graves, they can easily be reached through any teleporter.
Run !Faq-Portal and !Faq-PortalUse in #bot-spam to learn more about portals and using them.
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!faq-portal
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!faq-freighterinventory
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@cloud compass Did you mean !Faq-BeginnerInventory?
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What should I keep?
It's recommended to keep only items that benefit your survival or are needed for traveling and missions, such as :
Oxygen/Life Support Gel - Used for life support recharging.
Sodium/Sodium Nitrate - Used for recharging base Hazardous Protection.
Copper/Chromatic Metal - Used for many things, Chromatic Metal will be a needed resource throughout the game. Copper is listed here because it refines to Chromatic Metal and you always start in a yellow system with Copper.
Carbon/Condensed Carbon - Used for recharging Mining Beam.
Dihydrogen - Used for Launch Fuel and Life Support Gel, as well as refining recipes.
Silicate Powder - Used for recharging the Terrain Manipulator and you will often have it in your inventory.
Ferrite Dust - Used for many things and will be needed for early game missions.
Ion Batteries - Used for recharging Hazardous Protection Modules.
Sell or discard extra stacks (the smaller stacks) of these easily obtained materials, the game will teach you how to find them, and you can also utilize the catalogue for pinning materials that the game will then guide you to.
Tritium and Launch Fuel - Used for recharging Pulse Drive and Launch Thrusters. Keep these as recharge materials until you start finding:
Uranium and Pyrite - Used for recharging Launch Thrusters and Pulse Drive. Once you start finding these elements (or can buy them), you should gather them. They are far more efficient for charging.
Salvaged Data - Used for unlocking base parts. Following the [main story line](#nms-questions message) and other quests will unlock many things for free, you will use salvaged data for the building parts you don't unlock this way.
You can stop collecting Launch Fuel once you have ample Uranium, but Tritium will be needed later for making Freighter Fuel which is used for frigate expeditions.
Once storage space is less of an issue, hanging on to these items is recommended to do. Keep in mind these are more mid game items, so feel free to sell them if inventory slots are at a premium still.
Salvaged Frigate Modules - Used for unlocking freighter tech that upgrade various stats and base parts specific to freighters.
[Starship Storage Augmentations](#nms-questions message) - Used for expanding your starship's inventory capacity.
Cargo Bulkheads - Used for expanding your freighter's inventory capacity.
Multitool Expansion Slots - Used for expanding your multitool's inventory capacity.
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!faq-inventory
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How to Upgrade Inventories
To upgrade inventory size, each inventory type can be upgraded at their respective terminal for which locations are listed below.
It is possible to switch between Technology and Cargo inventories and select a slot within the currently available grid, before applying the upgrade. (Image »)
Multi-Tools don't have Cargo inventory.
Click on the links below for in depth descriptions.
Exosuit »
- Drop Pods: Multiple on suitable planet
- Repair using basic resources/items
- Exosuit Expansion Unit (Image ») (after repair)
- Exosuit Upgrade Terminal: Space Station (9) / Anomaly (20) / Outlaw Station (6)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
1,000 - 125,000 Units (Tech)
5,000 - 200,000 Units (Cargo)
Can only be purchased once, at each terminal in a system - Exosuit Expansion Unit (after purchase)
Starship »
- Starship Outfitter: Space Station (7) / Outlaw Station (10)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 75,000,000 Units (Tech/Cargo) - Storage Augmentation (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class and ship type (Image »)
Multi-Tool »
- Multi-Tool Upgrade Rack: Space Station (16)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 600,000,000 Units (Tech) - Multi-Tool Expansion Slot (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class (Image »)
Freighter »
- Freighter Upgrade Terminal: Freighter (5)
- Cargo Bulkhead (Image »)
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!faq-freighter
mystic bobcat
!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-PurpleSystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
dreamy hound
!Faq_interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!faq-settlements
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Settlements
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Settlements.
[How to get a settlement](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first settlement of a save
[Helping Settlements grow](#nms-questions message)
-# Individual Settlement buildings can be upgraded after constructed too.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #Contact-Us
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!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-corvettes
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Corvettes
[Getting started](#nms-questions message)
-# Recommendations, How to start building a Corvette Ship
[Getting additional Modules](#nms-questions message)
-# Drop sources, Bartering
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# How are Corvettes upgraded, Do they always spawn in C-class, Supercharged Slot layout, Inventory Upgrade limits, etc.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us
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!faq-shiplayout
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Starship Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. ⚠️ For hyperdrive and pulse engine, this example does not apply to sentinel interceptors.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-legacy-ships.
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!faq-exocraftlayout
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!faq-biomes
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!product Phase Beam
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!product Tritium
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!exptime
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions ended <t:1768316400>
-# Previous
-# Breach (＃20) ended <t:1768316400:d>
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
See Pins in #nms-expedition & run !Expedition in #nms-commands
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!faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!faq-artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-nanites
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!faq-anomalyfirstvisit
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The First Visit to The Space Anomaly
During your first visit to the Anomaly, there are a few things you have to do, and those steps have to be done in order.
Do not do anything else until you do these in order.
Make sure you keep the The Space Anomaly mission selected while you do the following:
- Speak with Nada
- Speak with Polo
- Speak with Helios
- Speak with Selene (Exosuit upgrade vendor)
- Browse the Construction Research Station
- Speak with Nada once more
Note: Even though the mission will tell you to, you do not have to buy anything at either vendor screen.
!faq-maps in #bot-spam will show you where each of these spots are if you get lost.
📚 After this visit, you can summon the Space Anomaly when in space, using your ship quick menu.
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-portal
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-corvettes
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Corvettes
[Getting started](#nms-questions message)
-# Recommendations, How to start building a Corvette Ship
[Getting additional Modules](#nms-questions message)
-# Drop sources, Bartering
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# How are Corvettes upgraded, Do they always spawn in C-class, Supercharged Slot layout, Inventory Upgrade limits, etc.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-echoes
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Make sure the steps below are completed.
⚠️ Use #nms-commands for FAQ commands below & check #nms-questions for the latest details about the update.
- Finish the Artemis Path (main story). Run
!Faq-ArtemisPathin #nms-commands. - Lift the Seal from a Harmonic Camp. Run
!Faq-Interceptorin #nms-commands. - Warp to any system via a starship and wait in space for the quest to start. If you triggered a freighter battle when entering the system, warp to another.
❗ This information has been verified as of <t:1694212090:D> (after Update 4.44) & is subject to change.
With update 4.44, completion of the mission, A Trace of Metal is no longer required. A Settlement used to be needed -- except on Switch, where you'd have to trigger it by warping 25 times.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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Damage Potential...
- Isn't a damage ceiling, or how much damage any of the installed weapons will do either;
- Is a value calculated by the game using multiple variables, including the damage innate bonus of the MT/ship and the current Tech inventory:
- On multi-tool, only the strongest weapon system installed is included;
-# Note: Mining Beam also counts as a weapon. - On starship, all installed weapon systems are included.
- On multi-tool, only the strongest weapon system installed is included;
Summary: To more fairly compare two different MT/Ships, strip them both down to bare techs, ensuring nothing is supercharged.
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!faq-corvettes
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Corvettes
[Getting started](#nms-questions message)
-# Recommendations, How to start building a Corvette Ship
[Getting additional Modules](#nms-questions message)
-# Drop sources, Bartering
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# How are Corvettes upgraded, Do they always spawn in C-class, Supercharged Slot layout, Inventory Upgrade limits, etc.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us
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! fact-biomes
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- Current freighter base;
- Frigate Fleet;
- Squadron, if any;
- Archived Ships, if any;
- Unlocked research;
Notes:
- Installed tech and upgrade modules aren't automatically transferred, it's recommended to package them before committing to getting a new freighter;
- We can switch inventories when in the Exchange screen: if the new freighter has enough cargo slots, items held in current freighter cargo can be pushed to the new freighter's inventory;
- Storage Room contents are always safe, nothing to worry about;
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!faq-leylines
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3 Star Resources: LeyLines
Leylines are lines of longitude (vertical lines that go from north to south)
that will have [3 star Resources](#nms-questions message) spawns randomly distributed on them.
When looking for spawns try to search by travelling West or East. North or South runs a risk of searching between leylines where no deposits spawn.
If you find a deposit all you have to do is to go straight North or South and you will most likely find more spots.
You can also use NMS Leyline Calculator made by our members, @thin sentinel and @waxen ingot that can help with locating leylines on any planet:
- https://nmslc.netlify.app/
Application contains all instructions. Feel free to check out a Video Demonstration too
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!faq-nanites
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Quality of Life: Summoning exocrafts via on foot Quick Menu
- Requirement: At one of your bases, build all the exocraft geobays you want to have for later use. They can't be built on the freighter base, other than that pick any base you like.
Then, in the future, when on any planet in the universe, the actual summoning part is done using one of these methods:
a) Build the portable Exocraft Summoning Station on the current planet, use on foot quick menu to summon desired exocraft(s), delete Exocraft Summoning Station.
b) Build the Orbital Exocraft Materializer freighter room, summon freighter to current system, use on foot quick menu to summon desired exocraft(s).
c) Install Exocraft Summoning Unit exosuit tech, use on foot quick menu to summon desired exocraft(s). Requires access to purple star systems.
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-portalglyphs
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Glyphs are always unlocked in the same order. Completing the main storyline is the easiest and most hassle-free way to do so, but the player may also obtain glyphs from Traveler graves.
A) Through the main storyline mission named The Purge: perform 16 warps in any direction, to any system (despite what the quest objective says). Wait for the game to register the last warp, then warp out again. Type !faq-artemispath in #bot-spam for a list of missions.
B) Find Travelers in inhabited star systems, and for 100 nanites, ask them where they came from.
This will add a HUD marker to a grave location on one of the planets in the system: follow it and interact with the grave to obtain the next glyph. Please note that if multiple travelers are found in the same location/system, it won't be possible to get markers for all their graves in one go, you need to get one grave at a time.
C) Through the Eliminate Hazardous Flora Nexus mission. It is strongly recommended to do this with multiplayer disabled. As part of the mission, the player is led to a grave. Once located, do not interact with it but instead build and claim a base computer near by, then return to the Space Anomaly by reloading restore point or using on-foot quick menu shortcut (if available). Nexus missions refresh every 10 minutes, so if the mission is still available (or another of the same type has been added with the last refresh), the process can be repeated again. Once done with finding graves, they can easily be reached through any teleporter.
Run !Faq-Portal and !Faq-PortalUse in #bot-spam to learn more about portals and using them.
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!faq-corvettes
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Corvettes
[Getting started](#nms-questions message)
-# Recommendations, How to start building a Corvette Ship
[Getting additional Modules](#nms-questions message)
-# Drop sources, Bartering
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# How are Corvettes upgraded, Do they always spawn in C-class, Supercharged Slot layout, Inventory Upgrade limits, etc.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us
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!faq commands
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-mechafauna
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!faq-atlaspath
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The Atlas Path objective is to visit Atlas Stations and learn the 10 Atlas Seed blueprints. Once a blueprint has been learned, the mission will task you with progressing on to the next Atlas Station.
To unlock all the blueprints, you must have reached Magellan rank by completing 50 Journey Milestones. Check your milestone progress and rank in your Catalog & Guide.
The Atlas Path can be progressed in tandem with the main story mission titled The Purge. Type !faq-artemispath in #bot-spam for more details.
Craft the last seed, Heart of the Sun, after unlocking it. For a list of resources you'll need, see image »
Depending on the choice made at the 11th (final) Atlas Station, you will either learn the Star Seed or the Mark of the Denier exosuit technology blueprint. An endless mission titled Atlas Eternal will then be available, rewarding 1 Atlas word, and approximately 600 nanites with each additional interaction.
Known issues:
- Leaving the final Atlas Interface system to get resources for crafting Heart of the Sun can lead to bugs. We strongly recommend that you craft Heart of the Sun before entering the last Atlas station.
- You may end up with two Atlas Eternal missions in your Log if you unlocked Mark of the Denier.
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!faq-corewarp
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- How to reach the Galactic Core via Portals in any galaxy »
- How to warp to the Galactic Core in your ship »
- See infographic guide below or watch quick demo
- See list of galaxies. More Wiki info »
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!faq-LivingShip
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
celest storm
!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
celest storm
!faq-galaxies
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How many galaxies are there in No Man's Sky?
There are 256 galaxies in No Man's Sky.
Euclid is labeled as Galaxy #0 in game files, but often referred to as Galaxy #1 by the community.
Odyalutai is #255 in game files, referred to as #256 by the community.
Players may only access galaxy 255 (Odyalutai) if they join the game of someone, or visit a base in galaxy 255, or save edit to get there.
Players who join the game of someone in galaxy 256 (or any other number outside the range 0-255) will instead see Odyalutai; with stars and planets in identical positions but core colour, procgen names and tech seeds shuffled.
What happens if you warp through the core of galaxy 255?
You return to Euclid, the starting galaxy for all game modes except some expeditions.
I've heard about a galaxy 257 called Yilsrussimil; does it exist?
It's possible to use a save editor to reposition yourself into galaxy 257. However, the galaxy name will be shown as Euclid, Odyalutai, or Yilsrussimil, depending upon where you see it shown in the game. Further, players in Odyalutai using the same coordinates show up in your system, demonstrating it's more of a glitch in the game than a true place; after saving and reloading, you will be shown in Odyalutai, and unable to see the Yilsrussimil name henceforth without using the save editor again. So, galaxy 257 does not exist; if it's anything, it's a display artifact when using the save editor.
What about negative numbered galaxies?
No Man's Sky can generate galaxy names for any number you put into the save file (outside the range 0-255), but you will be in Odyalutai (galaxy 255).
How many regions are in each galaxy, and how many systems per region?
There are approximately 4.27 billion regions per galaxy (4095x4095x255), with regions possibly having as few as 122 star systems and as many as 600+.
What types of galaxies are there, and how do they differ?
Lush, Empty, Normal and Harsh; the galaxy type affects the distribution of planet biomes in yellow systems, and probability of extreme survival planets.
celest storm
!faq-settlements
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Settlements
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Settlements.
[How to get a settlement](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first settlement of a save
[Helping Settlements grow](#nms-questions message)
-# Individual Settlement buildings can be upgraded after constructed too.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #Contact-Us
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!faq-Likholu
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Freighter Upgrade Module (Salvaged Fleet Unit) Drop Sources:
- Blow up Pirate Dreadnought freighters ignoring engines (got glyphs? see <#explorers-archive message>, portal in, warp out, and warp in);
- Blow up NPC freighters in non-outlaw systems;
- Run Derelict Freighter missions and take the fabricate tech option at the engineering room terminal (class is fixed per system).
Notes:
- More info on pirate dreadnought rescue battle events, type
!faq-freightersin #bot-spam; - Blowing up a NPC freighter results in a standing penalty, easy enough to recover from;
- Scrap Dealer NPC in Space Stations sells coordinates, the item needed to start Derelict Freighter missions.
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!faq
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Faq-Update - When will my platform get the latest update?
Tech Layouts
Faq-ExocraftLayout - Examples of Exocraft layouts.
Faq-FreighterLayout - Example of Freighter layouts.
Faq-MultitoolLayout - Multitool tech layout example.
Faq-ShipLayout - Starship tech layout example.
Faq-SuitLayout - Ideal layouts for Exosuit Technology
Withdrawn / Retired
Faq-ExosuitLayout - Run !Faq-SuitLayout instead.
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!faq-shiplayout
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Starship Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. ⚠️ For hyperdrive and pulse engine, this example does not apply to sentinel interceptors.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-legacy-ships.
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!faq-freighters
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!faq-inventory
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How to Upgrade Inventories
To upgrade inventory size, each inventory type can be upgraded at their respective terminal for which locations are listed below.
It is possible to switch between Technology and Cargo inventories and select a slot within the currently available grid, before applying the upgrade. (Image »)
Multi-Tools don't have Cargo inventory.
Click on the links below for in depth descriptions.
Exosuit »
- Drop Pods: Multiple on suitable planet
- Repair using basic resources/items
- Exosuit Expansion Unit (Image ») (after repair)
- Exosuit Upgrade Terminal: Space Station (9) / Anomaly (20) / Outlaw Station (6)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
1,000 - 125,000 Units (Tech)
5,000 - 200,000 Units (Cargo)
Can only be purchased once, at each terminal in a system - Exosuit Expansion Unit (after purchase)
Starship »
- Starship Outfitter: Space Station (7) / Outlaw Station (10)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 75,000,000 Units (Tech/Cargo) - Storage Augmentation (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class and ship type (Image »)
Multi-Tool »
- Multi-Tool Upgrade Rack: Space Station (16)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 600,000,000 Units (Tech) - Multi-Tool Expansion Slot (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class (Image »)
Freighter »
- Freighter Upgrade Terminal: Freighter (5)
- Cargo Bulkhead (Image »)
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Quality of Life: Summoning exocrafts via on foot Quick Menu
- Requirement: At one of your bases, build all the exocraft geobays you want to have for later use. They can't be built on the freighter base, other than that pick any base you like.
Then, in the future, when on any planet in the universe, the actual summoning part is done using one of these methods:
a) Build the portable Exocraft Summoning Station on the current planet, use on foot quick menu to summon desired exocraft(s), delete Exocraft Summoning Station.
b) Build the Orbital Exocraft Materializer freighter room, summon freighter to current system, use on foot quick menu to summon desired exocraft(s).
c) Install Exocraft Summoning Unit exosuit tech, use on foot quick menu to summon desired exocraft(s). Requires access to purple star systems.
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Requirement: playing solo; if you were playing with friends recently, save+reload from main menu after disabling multiplayer.
When the player current position is 4000 Light Years away from current mission location or more, a button appears in the Log tab that allows to restart the last mission stage. Most commonly used ways to trigger it:
- Space Anomaly Teleporter (teleport to a Featured base, check Log tab; retry with different base if needed);
- Warping (e.g. 4 1000LY distance warps in the same direction, but contrary to Current Mission destination in galaxy map);
After getting far away enough, be sure to give the game a few seconds to recalculate distances, then check Log tab.
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!faq-storageaugments
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Scrapping a ship at the Starship Outfitting Station in a Space Station (7) has a chance to drop Storage Augmentation modules.
See: Image Drop Chances »
Living Ships can not be scrapped.
Tips
- The amount of storage augmentation modules that drops is fixed to ship class and seed (the looks and name of the ship are also fixed to a ship's seed). It is not affected by how many (usable) slots the ship has.
- Therefore, when buying ships to scrap, buy Exotics, or low inventory A / S class Explorers, Fighters and Solars, as they're less expensive.
- If a ship drops [X] number of storage augmentation modules, obtaining and scrapping more copies of the exact same ship -- in the same system, with the same class, ship name, etc. -- will drop the same [X] number of augments.
- To help you farm augments, keep a log of which ships have a higher augment drop number when scrapped - see example »
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This decision will damage everything that's still installed in Exosuit, active Ship and Multi-tool tech inventories (exception: exosuit core techs e.g. Life Support).
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Each of the 4 orbs represent 1 of 4 galaxy types in the game, and while this decision can't be repeated in the current save, it's easy enough to reach galaxies of other types later.
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Orb and associated type:
- Teal/Norm (Euclid, the starter galaxy is Norm, the base weighting for biome spawns)
- Red/Harsh (More extreme survival planets)
- Blue/Empty (More dead and weird biome planets)
- Green/Lush (More lush biome planets)
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If the player is still in Euclid at this point, then:
- Teal leads to Hilbert Dimension (2);
- Red leads to Calypso (3);
- Blue leads to Budullangr (7);
- Green leads to Eissentam (10).
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Space Anomaly teleporter is often an easy way to reach other galaxy types later; it's not uncommon for there to be a Featured Base in Eissentam.
graceful arrow
!faq biomes
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq corewarp
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
blissful cradle
!faq-corewarp
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- How to reach the Galactic Core via Portals in any galaxy »
- How to warp to the Galactic Core in your ship »
- See infographic guide below or watch quick demo
- See list of galaxies. More Wiki info »
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!command Faq-PurpleSystems
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Faq-PurpleSystems
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Helpful Gunter Commands
use in #bot-spam - bot prefix is !
!Welcome - NMS Discord guide.
!RoleHelp - Server levels & roles.
!Report - Suspicious Discord activity.
!Hg - Report NMS bugs/suggestions.
!Faq - Frequently asked in #nms-questions.
!WhatsNew - Latest NMS update.
!DiscordLinks - Approved Discord servers & other links.
Other Commands
!Coords - Display glyphs.
!Power - Power calculator.
!Ods - Status of online discovery services.
!Tier - Community Research Tier.
!Twitch - Twitch Drops details.
!WeeklyMission - Mission times.
Louvre Features
(see #the-louvre)
!Louvre - Louvre details.
!MyAccount - Set social media links for Louvre posts.
Run !Help for a complete list of Gunter commands, or for help on any command listed above (e.g. !Help Coords). For Laylaps commands, see Pins in #bot-spam or type !LayLaps
Mod Help: Tag <@&590975379678953522> or run !ModHelp (i.e., !ModHelp Scam link from @username). Post is auto-deleted from chat.
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!Commands Faq-PurpleSystems
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Faq-PurpleSystems
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Helpful Gunter Commands
use in #bot-spam - bot prefix is !
!Welcome - NMS Discord guide.
!RoleHelp - Server levels & roles.
!Report - Suspicious Discord activity.
!Hg - Report NMS bugs/suggestions.
!Faq - Frequently asked in #nms-questions.
!WhatsNew - Latest NMS update.
!DiscordLinks - Approved Discord servers & other links.
Other Commands
!Coords - Display glyphs.
!Power - Power calculator.
!Ods - Status of online discovery services.
!Tier - Community Research Tier.
!Twitch - Twitch Drops details.
!WeeklyMission - Mission times.
Louvre Features
(see #the-louvre)
!Louvre - Louvre details.
!MyAccount - Set social media links for Louvre posts.
Run !Help for a complete list of Gunter commands, or for help on any command listed above (e.g. !Help Coords). For Laylaps commands, see Pins in #bot-spam or type !LayLaps
Mod Help: Tag <@&590975379678953522> or run !ModHelp (i.e., !ModHelp Scam link from @username). Post is auto-deleted from chat.
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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Damage Potential...
- Isn't a damage ceiling, or how much damage any of the installed weapons will do either;
- Is a value calculated by the game using multiple variables, including the damage innate bonus of the MT/ship and the current Tech inventory:
- On multi-tool, only the strongest weapon system installed is included;
-# Note: Mining Beam also counts as a weapon. - On starship, all installed weapon systems are included.
- On multi-tool, only the strongest weapon system installed is included;
Summary: To more fairly compare two different MT/Ships, strip them both down to bare techs, ensuring nothing is supercharged.
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!myaccount
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Can't summon a ship?
If you save+reload restore point at a planet base, you should then be allowed to quick menu/summon any of your ships, regardless of state.
This is a failsafe added by the devs to ensure players never lose ships in their collection.
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!myaccount
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@trim snow Please run this in #nms-commands or #bot-spam.
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!myaccount
Try using it in the other channel it mentions, in #bot-spam
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<@1194031904341622826> Please run this in <#1425239235174072330> or <#3721648532...
That response means the command was blocked, this channel is meant only for NMS related commands
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Salvage Frigate Modules (sources)
Recommended Derelict Freighter system
Euclid:
- A few jellyfish
- 53 Crates
- 1-3 SFMs per visit
source: Xaine (YouTube video)
Notes:
- Lockers and suitcases in Derelict Freighters won't drop SFM.
- Attacking NPC freighters in Outlaw systems doesn't trigger Sentinel ships.
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Freighter Upgrade Module (Salvaged Fleet Unit) Drop Sources:
- Blow up Pirate Dreadnought freighters ignoring engines (got glyphs? see <#explorers-archive message>, portal in, warp out, and warp in);
- Blow up NPC freighters in non-outlaw systems;
- Run Derelict Freighter missions and take the fabricate tech option at the engineering room terminal (class is fixed per system).
Notes:
- More info on pirate dreadnought rescue battle events, type
!faq-freightersin #bot-spam; - Blowing up a NPC freighter results in a standing penalty, easy enough to recover from;
- Scrap Dealer NPC in Space Stations sells coordinates, the item needed to start Derelict Freighter missions.
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Note: Save+Reload within the base boundary, if expansion is not working.
- Open the Build Menu near the Base Computer and select a base part. Make sure you edit the correct base on the part's info panel.
- Walk away from the Base Computer until the Build Menu displays the Base Out of Range error (±300u).
- Walk back until the error message disappears (inside base boundary).
- Aiming towards your goal, place a 'building' part in front of you (each part expands ±50u). Decorations may not work to expand.
- Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 until you reach your goal, or reached maximal distance.
- Max expansion is ±1000u away from your Base Computer in any direction.
- A maximal distance of ±2000u can be covered with the base computer dead centre.
Image with text »
Did you know? After expanding, and completing the build, you can delete the parts used for the base boundary expansion.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-beginnertips
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Beginner Tips
Settings
If this is your first time playing No Man's Sky:
• There are multiple game modes available, with different difficulty presets. Creative, Relaxed, Normal and Survival game mode saves can all play with each other, while Permadeath and Expedition game modes are separate.
• Go to Options > Network, and disable ability of other players to damage you, edit your bases, or edit your base terrain (discourages griefers). See multiplayer visual guide ».
• Excluding content designed with multiplayer in mind, progress isn't shared between players. It is in fact recommended to play the main (tutorial) missions with multiplayer disabled to prevent issues, at least until you unlock access to the Space Anomaly.
• If you are on PC and want to use the Plasma or Geo Cannon weapons, you might want to re-map secondary fire bind to be anything but RMB, since RMB is also hard-coded to "exit menu."
General Tips
• Save often: update your Restore Point by exiting the starship, claiming a Base Computer, interacting with a Save Point/Save Beacon, or the waypoint machines you find at some Points of Interest (POIs).
• Sentinels are like police in NMS: they don't like it when you destroy, mine or harvest rocks or plants from a planet. When they're watching, stop or move away from them to resume harvesting resources. Avoid entering your ship with an active Sentinel Alert Level: sentinel ships are more difficult to evade than planet sentinels. For tips on how to evade sentinels, take a look at this post.
• The Space Anomaly NPCs and terminals are the single biggest source to learn technology or base part blueprints.
• To easily return to a system or planet you like, place and claim a base computer and name it something you will remember.
• Storage upgrades can be applied to exosuit, ships, multi-tools and freighter. To apply a storage upgrade to a different inventory, switch inventory by pressing Q or E (dpad left or right), then apply the storage upgrade. Storage upgrades can be purchased with units, but also obtained from other sources like scrapping ships or mission board rewards.
• Discovering and registering the complete list of fauna on a planet (at once) will reward nanites - 250 per fauna.
For more inventory management tips, See this post ».
Missions
It's strongly recommended to play the entire main storyline, Artemis Path, and the Atlas Path. Playing all the "important" quests (Artemis path, The Atlas Path, The Space Anomaly, the Base Computer Quest, and Expanding the Base quests) will:
• Introduce you to many of the game's mechanics.
• Teach you unique tech and abilities you can't get anywhere else.
• Give you a lot of free tech you'd have to buy at the Space Anomaly otherwise.
The active mission will switch between available missions in the Logs. It can be well timed or random. You need to reselect the desired mission in the Log menu to continue.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!Faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!Faq-PurpleSystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-freighters
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-freighters
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!faq-artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-corrwarp
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!faq-artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!Faq-PortalGlyphs
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Glyphs are always unlocked in the same order. Completing the main storyline is the easiest and most hassle-free way to do so, but the player may also obtain glyphs from Traveler graves.
A) Through the main storyline mission named The Purge: perform 16 warps in any direction, to any system (despite what the quest objective says). Wait for the game to register the last warp, then warp out again. Type !faq-artemispath in #bot-spam for a list of missions.
B) Find Travelers in inhabited star systems, and for 100 nanites, ask them where they came from.
This will add a HUD marker to a grave location on one of the planets in the system: follow it and interact with the grave to obtain the next glyph. Please note that if multiple travelers are found in the same location/system, it won't be possible to get markers for all their graves in one go, you need to get one grave at a time.
C) Through the Eliminate Hazardous Flora Nexus mission. It is strongly recommended to do this with multiplayer disabled. As part of the mission, the player is led to a grave. Once located, do not interact with it but instead build and claim a base computer near by, then return to the Space Anomaly by reloading restore point or using on-foot quick menu shortcut (if available). Nexus missions refresh every 10 minutes, so if the mission is still available (or another of the same type has been added with the last refresh), the process can be repeated again. Once done with finding graves, they can easily be reached through any teleporter.
Run !Faq-Portal and !Faq-PortalUse in #bot-spam to learn more about portals and using them.
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!faq-units
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How to Make Units
- [Tips for Beginners »](#nms-questions message)
- [Tips for All Stages »](#nms-questions message)
- [Trade Routes Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Crashed Ship Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Mineral Farming Guide »](#nms-questions message)
- [Refining for Income Guide »](#nms-questions message)
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!faq-portal
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
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!faq-portalglyphs
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Glyphs are always unlocked in the same order. Completing the main storyline is the easiest and most hassle-free way to do so, but the player may also obtain glyphs from Traveler graves.
A) Through the main storyline mission named The Purge: perform 16 warps in any direction, to any system (despite what the quest objective says). Wait for the game to register the last warp, then warp out again. Type !faq-artemispath in #bot-spam for a list of missions.
B) Find Travelers in inhabited star systems, and for 100 nanites, ask them where they came from.
This will add a HUD marker to a grave location on one of the planets in the system: follow it and interact with the grave to obtain the next glyph. Please note that if multiple travelers are found in the same location/system, it won't be possible to get markers for all their graves in one go, you need to get one grave at a time.
C) Through the Eliminate Hazardous Flora Nexus mission. It is strongly recommended to do this with multiplayer disabled. As part of the mission, the player is led to a grave. Once located, do not interact with it but instead build and claim a base computer near by, then return to the Space Anomaly by reloading restore point or using on-foot quick menu shortcut (if available). Nexus missions refresh every 10 minutes, so if the mission is still available (or another of the same type has been added with the last refresh), the process can be repeated again. Once done with finding graves, they can easily be reached through any teleporter.
Run !Faq-Portal and !Faq-PortalUse in #bot-spam to learn more about portals and using them.
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!faq-freighters
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!corewarp
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- How to reach the Galactic Core via Portals in any galaxy »
- How to warp to the Galactic Core in your ship »
- See infographic guide below or watch quick demo
- See list of galaxies. More Wiki info »
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Note: This only works in non-outlaw systems.
- Save+reload first.
- Repeatedly shoot the space station till wanted level 4
- Then pulse boost away from the station to lure sentinel ships away from it (we do so to avoid the infinite sentinel ship spawn behavior, we can't get to level 5 by just shooting the station alone)
- Destroy sentinel ships till wanted level goes up to 5, just wait for sentinel freighter to spawn.
(How to destroy it: fly inside the shields, shoot both shield generators on both sides, then just shoot it pretty much anywhere till it blows up.)
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!faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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! Faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-corvettes
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Corvettes
[Getting started](#nms-questions message)
-# Recommendations, How to start building a Corvette Ship
[Getting additional Modules](#nms-questions message)
-# Drop sources, Bartering
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# How are Corvettes upgraded, Do they always spawn in C-class, Supercharged Slot layout, Inventory Upgrade limits, etc.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us
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!faq-livingfrigate
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You can not recruit a living frigate if your fleet already has 30 frigates.
You can only recruit a living frigate once per system.
With Dream Aerial (Required for your first)
To obtain your first organic frigate, send out fleet expeditions until you receive a blueprint for the Dream Aerial. Craft the Dream Aerial (1 Solar Mirror and 3 Living Glass) and pulse drive in space with your ship. You will get an encounter with an organic frigate that asks many questions to determine the stats of the frigate. After you finish the questions, claim the living frigate.
Using the Dream Aerial randomizes class, which is otherwise fixed per system. The Dream Aerial is only used this first time, don't hold on to it: delete it or give it to another player that needs one.
With Anomaly Detectors
After acquiring your first organic frigate, you may now use Anomaly Detectors to acquire more. These are rare drops from blowing up asteroids.
Activate pulse drive (as stated above, use an Anomaly detector before doing so). Keep your pulse drive fueled as this may take some time depending on the system. While pulsing you may see alerts for rare objects or traders, ignore them. The Anomaly detector will be consumed if you exit pulse. Continue pulsing until you receive a Whalesong signal to discover a living frigate with these price ranges:
C-Class: 7,500,000 - 12,500,000 units.
B-Class: 15,000,000 - 25,000,000 units.
A-Class: 26,250,000 - 43,750,000 units.
S-Class: 37,500,000 - 62,500,000 units.
Known Issues:
- If you have a void egg in any of your inventories, its space encounter will keep spamming you, and can prevent you from getting the Whalesong signal encounter. To workaround this bug, retrieve the egg and store it in your suit, then go to space, pulse until hailed by the alien mothership, and select Hatch on the dialog. Ignore the Starbirth mission marker, you can now select any different mission, and return to using anomaly detectors.
- If you begin to notice any odd graphical glitches, stop and pulse in the opposite direction.
Additional Info
Feeding food to an organic frigate (freighter fleet management terminal > click on an organic frigate), will change its stats. Anything you feed a specific frigate should always reproduce that same result.
For example:
Feeding your frigate item A yields one result. Feeding it item B yields another. If you feed it item A again, it will be the same result you got the first time you fed it item A.
A list of usable food groups and a demonstration of their effects on a specific Living Frigate »
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!faq-Settlements
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Settlements
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Settlements.
[How to get a settlement](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first settlement of a save
[Helping Settlements grow](#nms-questions message)
-# Individual Settlement buildings can be upgraded after constructed too.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #Contact-Us
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COMMANDS:
General
SelfMute - Mute yourself
NMS
Component - Display stats of NMS items
Coords - Display/convert NMS coords/glyphs
Faq - List of FAQ commands.
HelloGames - Hello Games links for NMS bug reports to their Zendesk and other inquiries.
NmsVersions - Latest game version and build numbers per platform. Also shows latest updates in Steam branches and helpful links.
ODS - View NMS Online Discovery Service status
Power - Calculate NMS power requirements
Product - Look up NMS products/recipes
Tier - Show NMS Community Research progress
WeeklyMission - Displays weekly Nexus mission start & end times.
WhatsNew - Latest No Man's Sky update.
Info & Help
Commands - Commonly used Gunter commands.
Links - List of commands for helpful links.
Louvre - Louvre & social media details.
ModApp - Message for moderator prospects.
OfficialDiscord - Are we the official NMS Discord?
Pins - How to check pins.
Report - Link to report suspicious user behavior to Discord.
Role - Lists all commands available for server role guidance.
ServerTicket - How to open a server ticket with moderators.
Welcome - Server guide for new Discord members.
👤 Personal
MyFriendCode - Shows your friend code, after it's set with !MyAccount in #bot-spam (e.g., !MyAccount ABCD-EFGH-12345).
📆 Events
Expedition - Info about the latest Expedition event.
HubNews - News or updates about our NMSCord Hub.
Twitch - Info about NMS Twitch Drops.
Additional commands:
ArchivistRole, ArtistRole, BaseHelp, CheckPins, CommunityRequest, Complaints, Contest, CoreBug, CreatorRole, EmissaryRole, ExpeditionRole, Experimental, ExpGlyphs, ExpTime, FamiliarRole, GalleryHearts, GermanSkyLink, GlyphRules, HelpRules, HelpTopic, Hg, HubSystem, HubVideo, HubWelcome, ImageHelp, NmsChannels, NMSCord, NmsMerchLink, NmsRules, OffTopicRules, Pact, Questions, Rainbow, RoleHelp, RoleLevels, Roles, Search, SearchGoogle, SearchNmsce, SearchNmsge, SearchWiki, SkyEvent, SpoilerChannels, Spoilers, SpoilerTag, Starborn, Twitter, VoiceRules, WeekendMission
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!commands
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Helpful Gunter Commands
use in #bot-spam - bot prefix is !
!Welcome - NMS Discord guide.
!RoleHelp - Server levels & roles.
!Report - Suspicious Discord activity.
!Hg - Report NMS bugs/suggestions.
!Faq - Frequently asked in #nms-questions.
!WhatsNew - Latest NMS update.
!DiscordLinks - Approved Discord servers & other links.
Other Commands
!Coords - Display glyphs.
!Power - Power calculator.
!Ods - Status of online discovery services.
!Tier - Community Research Tier.
!Twitch - Twitch Drops details.
!WeeklyMission - Mission times.
Louvre Features
(see #the-louvre)
!Louvre - Louvre details.
!MyAccount - Set social media links for Louvre posts.
Run !Help for a complete list of Gunter commands, or for help on any command listed above (e.g. !Help Coords). For Laylaps commands, see Pins in #bot-spam or type !LayLaps
Mod Help: Tag <@&590975379678953522> or run !ModHelp (i.e., !ModHelp Scam link from @username). Post is auto-deleted from chat.
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!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-exocraftlayout
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!faq-freighters
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!Twitch
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Twitch Drops (see all details »)
Event started <t:1756386000:f> (<t:1756386000:R>) & ended <t:1756818000:f> (<t:1756818000:R>).
- NMS Twitch events last 5 days & rewards cycle daily.
- See NMS Twitch Drops »
- Our Twitch Drops feed channel links to active streams with Drops Enabled »
- Each day's watch time is cumulative across streams with Drops enabled (max rewards = 3hrs).
- Check progress in your Twitch Drops Inventory »
- Claim daily unlocked rewards on Twitch within 24 hours (before they rotate at 13:00 UTC).
- Cross-save: Once claimed on Twitch, rewards can be obtained in-game (across every save) at the Quicksilver store in the Space Anomaly.
- Help with reward redemption issues »
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!faq-inventory
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How to Upgrade Inventories
To upgrade inventory size, each inventory type can be upgraded at their respective terminal for which locations are listed below.
It is possible to switch between Technology and Cargo inventories and select a slot within the currently available grid, before applying the upgrade. (Image »)
Multi-Tools don't have Cargo inventory.
Click on the links below for in depth descriptions.
Exosuit »
- Drop Pods: Multiple on suitable planet
- Repair using basic resources/items
- Exosuit Expansion Unit (Image ») (after repair)
- Exosuit Upgrade Terminal: Space Station (9) / Anomaly (20) / Outlaw Station (6)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
1,000 - 125,000 Units (Tech)
5,000 - 200,000 Units (Cargo)
Can only be purchased once, at each terminal in a system - Exosuit Expansion Unit (after purchase)
Starship »
- Starship Outfitter: Space Station (7) / Outlaw Station (10)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 75,000,000 Units (Tech/Cargo) - Storage Augmentation (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class and ship type (Image »)
Multi-Tool »
- Multi-Tool Upgrade Rack: Space Station (16)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 600,000,000 Units (Tech) - Multi-Tool Expansion Slot (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class (Image »)
Freighter »
- Freighter Upgrade Terminal: Freighter (5)
- Cargo Bulkhead (Image »)
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!ghublink
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!help
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COMMANDS:
General
SelfMute - Mute yourself
NMS
Component - Display stats of NMS items
Coords - Display/convert NMS coords/glyphs
Faq - List of FAQ commands.
HelloGames - Hello Games links for NMS bug reports to their Zendesk and other inquiries.
NmsVersions - Latest game version and build numbers per platform. Also shows latest updates in Steam branches and helpful links.
ODS - View NMS Online Discovery Service status
Power - Calculate NMS power requirements
Product - Look up NMS products/recipes
Tier - Show NMS Community Research progress
WeeklyMission - Displays weekly Nexus mission start & end times.
WhatsNew - Latest No Man's Sky update.
Info & Help
Commands - Commonly used Gunter commands.
Links - List of commands for helpful links.
Louvre - Louvre & social media details.
ModApp - Message for moderator prospects.
OfficialDiscord - Are we the official NMS Discord?
Pins - How to check pins.
Report - Link to report suspicious user behavior to Discord.
Role - Lists all commands available for server role guidance.
ServerTicket - How to open a server ticket with moderators.
Welcome - Server guide for new Discord members.
👤 Personal
MyFriendCode - Shows your friend code, after it's set with !MyAccount in #bot-spam (e.g., !MyAccount ABCD-EFGH-12345).
📆 Events
Expedition - Info about the latest Expedition event.
HubNews - News or updates about our NMSCord Hub.
Twitch - Info about NMS Twitch Drops.
Additional commands:
ArchivistRole, ArtistRole, BaseHelp, CheckPins, CommunityRequest, Complaints, Contest, CoreBug, CreatorRole, EmissaryRole, ExpeditionRole, Experimental, ExpGlyphs, ExpTime, FamiliarRole, GalleryHearts, GermanSkyLink, GlyphRules, HelpRules, HelpTopic, Hg, HubSystem, HubVideo, HubWelcome, ImageHelp, NmsChannels, NMSCord, NmsMerchLink, NmsRules, OffTopicRules, Pact, Questions, Rainbow, RoleHelp, RoleLevels, Roles, Search, SearchGoogle, SearchNmsce, SearchNmsge, SearchWiki, SkyEvent, SpoilerChannels, Spoilers, SpoilerTag, Starborn, Twitter, VoiceRules, WeekendMission
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!galhublink
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!Expedition
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions ended <t:1768316400>
-# Previous
-# Breach (＃20) ended <t:1768316400:d>
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!faq-interceptor
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Interceptors may only be found and claimed in Dissonant systems. The system cannot be Uncharted, and the planet cannot be a Dead biome or Weird biome.
Locating:
Other Methods:
Any Nexus Missions or Frigate Combat Expeditions have a chance to reward the Carrier AI Fragment used to find an Interceptor.
Random Space Encounter - when pulsing and then receiving the notification of an encounter, drop out of pulse and use your ship communicator to answer the call. You should be directed to a suitable planet with Interceptors.
Claiming:
Claiming an Interceptor »
Sentinel Pillars will shut down the Corrupted Sentinels and leave the Dissonance Resonators, if needed.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-artemispath
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The main storyline The Artemis Path is composed of these missions:
- Awakenings
- Alone Amidst the Stars
- Ghosts in the Machine (requires progression in Expanding the Base, a secondary quest)
- A Leap in the Dark
- The First Traveller
- Patterns in Time
- 16 / 16
- The Purge - 16 warps in any direction. It does not require travelling to the core.
- New Beginnings - Like the Space Anomaly mission, this will forever remain in your Log tab (even after this quest's completion).
Do not reuse portals found via the storyline to prevent bugs.
❓ For in-depth questions about these missions, ask in #nms-spoilers, or in #nms-questions with spoiler tags -- run !SpoilerTag in #bot-spam for help.
📖 Did you know? The Atlas Path and The Purge mission can be completed in tandem.
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!faq-portal
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
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!faq-portalglyphs
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Glyphs are always unlocked in the same order. Completing the main storyline is the easiest and most hassle-free way to do so, but the player may also obtain glyphs from Traveler graves.
A) Through the main storyline mission named The Purge: perform 16 warps in any direction, to any system (despite what the quest objective says). Wait for the game to register the last warp, then warp out again. Type !faq-artemispath in #bot-spam for a list of missions.
B) Find Travelers in inhabited star systems, and for 100 nanites, ask them where they came from.
This will add a HUD marker to a grave location on one of the planets in the system: follow it and interact with the grave to obtain the next glyph. Please note that if multiple travelers are found in the same location/system, it won't be possible to get markers for all their graves in one go, you need to get one grave at a time.
C) Through the Eliminate Hazardous Flora Nexus mission. It is strongly recommended to do this with multiplayer disabled. As part of the mission, the player is led to a grave. Once located, do not interact with it but instead build and claim a base computer near by, then return to the Space Anomaly by reloading restore point or using on-foot quick menu shortcut (if available). Nexus missions refresh every 10 minutes, so if the mission is still available (or another of the same type has been added with the last refresh), the process can be repeated again. Once done with finding graves, they can easily be reached through any teleporter.
Run !Faq-Portal and !Faq-PortalUse in #bot-spam to learn more about portals and using them.
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!faq-portal
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
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!faq-corewarp
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- How to reach the Galactic Core via Portals in any galaxy »
- How to warp to the Galactic Core in your ship »
- See infographic guide below or watch quick demo
- See list of galaxies. More Wiki info »
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!level
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Use !xp to check current xp level. Try !RoleHelp & !RoleLevels for server roles. Read Pins 📌 in #bot-spam for more Gunter and Laylaps commands.
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!xp
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@dreamy hound Please run this in #bot-spam.
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!help
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COMMANDS:
General
SelfMute - Mute yourself
NMS
Component - Display stats of NMS items
Coords - Display/convert NMS coords/glyphs
Faq - List of FAQ commands.
HelloGames - Hello Games links for NMS bug reports to their Zendesk and other inquiries.
NmsVersions - Latest game version and build numbers per platform. Also shows latest updates in Steam branches and helpful links.
ODS - View NMS Online Discovery Service status
Power - Calculate NMS power requirements
Product - Look up NMS products/recipes
Tier - Show NMS Community Research progress
WeeklyMission - Displays weekly Nexus mission start & end times.
WhatsNew - Latest No Man's Sky update.
Info & Help
Commands - Commonly used Gunter commands.
Links - List of commands for helpful links.
Louvre - Louvre & social media details.
ModApp - Message for moderator prospects.
OfficialDiscord - Are we the official NMS Discord?
Pins - How to check pins.
Report - Link to report suspicious user behavior to Discord.
Role - Lists all commands available for server role guidance.
ServerTicket - How to open a server ticket with moderators.
Welcome - Server guide for new Discord members.
👤 Personal
MyFriendCode - Shows your friend code, after it's set with !MyAccount in #bot-spam (e.g., !MyAccount ABCD-EFGH-12345).
📆 Events
Expedition - Info about the latest Expedition event.
HubNews - News or updates about our NMSCord Hub.
Twitch - Info about NMS Twitch Drops.
Additional commands:
ArchivistRole, ArtistRole, BaseHelp, CheckPins, CommunityRequest, Complaints, Contest, CoreBug, CreatorRole, EmissaryRole, ExpeditionRole, Experimental, ExpGlyphs, ExpTime, FamiliarRole, GalleryHearts, GermanSkyLink, GlyphRules, HelpRules, HelpTopic, Hg, HubSystem, HubVideo, HubWelcome, ImageHelp, NmsChannels, NMSCord, NmsMerchLink, NmsRules, OffTopicRules, Pact, Questions, Rainbow, RoleHelp, RoleLevels, Roles, Search, SearchGoogle, SearchNmsce, SearchNmsge, SearchWiki, SkyEvent, SpoilerChannels, Spoilers, SpoilerTag, Starborn, Twitter, VoiceRules, WeekendMission
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!commands
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Helpful Gunter Commands
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!Welcome - NMS Discord guide.
!RoleHelp - Server levels & roles.
!Report - Suspicious Discord activity.
!Hg - Report NMS bugs/suggestions.
!Faq - Frequently asked in #nms-questions.
!WhatsNew - Latest NMS update.
!DiscordLinks - Approved Discord servers & other links.
Other Commands
!Coords - Display glyphs.
!Power - Power calculator.
!Ods - Status of online discovery services.
!Tier - Community Research Tier.
!Twitch - Twitch Drops details.
!WeeklyMission - Mission times.
Louvre Features
(see #the-louvre)
!Louvre - Louvre details.
!MyAccount - Set social media links for Louvre posts.
Run !Help for a complete list of Gunter commands, or for help on any command listed above (e.g. !Help Coords). For Laylaps commands, see Pins in #bot-spam or type !LayLaps
Mod Help: Tag <@&590975379678953522> or run !ModHelp (i.e., !ModHelp Scam link from @username). Post is auto-deleted from chat.
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!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!Faq-ExoticFarm
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-# 
An exotic spawn via these methods is NOT guaranteed on most platforms. It's only been confirmed to work on Steam. Feel free to test it and report back in this thread or via #contact-us.
Initial Setup
-# Freighter Battle Requirement: You must have played 3 hours (cumulative), and have done 5 ship warps since the last battle.
Before the battle requirement is met, always exit your ship to update the restore point save slot before ship warping out to another system. Once the requirement is met, continue as follows:
- If using glyphs, reach the target galaxy and portal to your desired system. Then warp out to a nearby uncharted system, drop and claim a base computer.
- -# The step above ensures that when the battle triggers in some random system, you can always: 1) reload restore point, 2) teleport to claimed base computer, 3) exit ship once more to update restore point and 4) ship warp out to your target glyphs system nearby.
- A freighter battle should trigger, and you will fly towards the capital ship. Upon getting close to the freighter, the game informs you how many hostile pirates are present. See example »
- With 5 pirates, proceed to battle.
- With 8, the exotic may not spawn, so it is recommended that you try a different system.
- You may reload the restore point to search for different exotic designs through many systems, until you find a system that only has 5 pirates and the exotic design you want.
- Once you decide that you want to get the current system's exotic, try either method below.
Method 1
Rescue the NPC freighter and dock with it. You should see the ships heading towards it as well, and the exotic will land shortly thereafter. You can reload restore point and re-warp back into the same system and redo the battle to respawn / re-roll the exotic's stats.
Method 2
-# ⚠️ Use this method only if you're certain you'll have enough units to get the ship, as the exiting ship in the space station will overwrite the restore point save slot, removing the ability to reload to the previous system and redo the battle if you need to for some reason. Exotics go for about 40M units.
- Toggle through the friendly ships to find which one is the exotic. As in you must visually identify it as seen in this example.
- Kill the pirate the exotic is focused on. Kill each pirate the exotic is focused on. If the exotic doesn't go after another pirate, follow it to the space station.
- Once the exotic is close to the station, land in the station. The exotic may fly a couple rounds around the station. Then whenever the exotic flies in, buy it.
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!Faq-Derelicts
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**Why can't I land on this derelict? 
**
There are two different derelict freighter events in the game.
Not Boardable, if the derelict...
• is broken into large pieces, like the lower freighter model in this image
• has no landing pads by the bridge
• has shootable cargo pods nearby (it may not)
If there are nearby cargo pods, you may shoot them for materials, which it will trigger pirates.
Boardable, if the derelict...
• is not broken into major pieces
• has four landing pads located by the bridge
• looks like the top freighter model in this image (colors vary)
You may find it just by pulsing on rare occasions. But if you activate an Emergency Signal Scanner (ESS) in your inventory, you'll ensure one spawns. Once it's detected (see example), exit pulse, land and loot. Be ready with life support recharges, cold protection recharges, and ammo for your weapon of choice.
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!faq-livingfrigate
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You can not recruit a living frigate if your fleet already has 30 frigates.
You can only recruit a living frigate once per system.
With Dream Aerial (Required for your first)
To obtain your first organic frigate, send out fleet expeditions until you receive a blueprint for the Dream Aerial. Craft the Dream Aerial (1 Solar Mirror and 3 Living Glass) and pulse drive in space with your ship. You will get an encounter with an organic frigate that asks many questions to determine the stats of the frigate. After you finish the questions, claim the living frigate.
Using the Dream Aerial randomizes class, which is otherwise fixed per system. The Dream Aerial is only used this first time, don't hold on to it: delete it or give it to another player that needs one.
With Anomaly Detectors
After acquiring your first organic frigate, you may now use Anomaly Detectors to acquire more. These are rare drops from blowing up asteroids.
Activate pulse drive (as stated above, use an Anomaly detector before doing so). Keep your pulse drive fueled as this may take some time depending on the system. While pulsing you may see alerts for rare objects or traders, ignore them. The Anomaly detector will be consumed if you exit pulse. Continue pulsing until you receive a Whalesong signal to discover a living frigate with these price ranges:
C-Class: 7,500,000 - 12,500,000 units.
B-Class: 15,000,000 - 25,000,000 units.
A-Class: 26,250,000 - 43,750,000 units.
S-Class: 37,500,000 - 62,500,000 units.
Known Issues:
- If you have a void egg in any of your inventories, its space encounter will keep spamming you, and can prevent you from getting the Whalesong signal encounter. To workaround this bug, retrieve the egg and store it in your suit, then go to space, pulse until hailed by the alien mothership, and select Hatch on the dialog. Ignore the Starbirth mission marker, you can now select any different mission, and return to using anomaly detectors.
- If you begin to notice any odd graphical glitches, stop and pulse in the opposite direction.
Additional Info
Feeding food to an organic frigate (freighter fleet management terminal > click on an organic frigate), will change its stats. Anything you feed a specific frigate should always reproduce that same result.
For example:
Feeding your frigate item A yields one result. Feeding it item B yields another. If you feed it item A again, it will be the same result you got the first time you fed it item A.
A list of usable food groups and a demonstration of their effects on a specific Living Frigate »
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!faq
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Faq-Update - When will my platform get the latest update?
Tech Layouts
Faq-ExocraftLayout - Examples of Exocraft layouts.
Faq-FreighterLayout - Example of Freighter layouts.
Faq-MultitoolLayout - Multitool tech layout example.
Faq-ShipLayout - Starship tech layout example.
Faq-SuitLayout - Ideal layouts for Exosuit Technology
Withdrawn / Retired
Faq-ExosuitLayout - Run !Faq-SuitLayout instead.
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!faq-suitlayout
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Ideal Layout for Exosuit Synergy
See image below »
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!faq
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-leylines
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3 Star Resources: LeyLines
Leylines are lines of longitude (vertical lines that go from north to south)
that will have [3 star Resources](#nms-questions message) spawns randomly distributed on them.
When looking for spawns try to search by travelling West or East. North or South runs a risk of searching between leylines where no deposits spawn.
If you find a deposit all you have to do is to go straight North or South and you will most likely find more spots.
You can also use NMS Leyline Calculator made by our members, @thin sentinel and @waxen ingot that can help with locating leylines on any planet:
- https://nmslc.netlify.app/
Application contains all instructions. Feel free to check out a Video Demonstration too
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!faq-starcolor
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In the Galaxy Map, below the star system name, you can find the spectral class letter:
• F & G = Yellow (copper/activated copper)
• K & M = Red (cadmium/activated cadmium)
• E = Green (emeril/activated emeril)
• B & O = Blue (indium/activated indium)
• X & Y = Purple (quartzite/activated quartzite)
Colour blind filters are available in Options > General Options > Galaxy Map Colour Filter.
Regular starships and freighters require hyperdrive tech upgrades to be able to reach RGBP systems. An Atlantid Drive (Starship) or Resonance Matrix (Freighter) will cover all systems; there is no need for the previous drives to be installed other than a boost to range (most notable for the Freighter). Living ships only share the Atlantid Drive requirement to reach purple systems.
❗ To reach purple systems, completion of the 'In Stellar Multitudes' mission is required. Obtaining the required drives in any other way, will not work (unless current save is an Expedition17 converted save) .
Note: There's no information in game files that proves the host star temperature and oddities have any influence at all on system planet biome probability chances.
📖 Did you know? A star system may have only its stellar metal, its activated version or both.
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!Faq-Settlements
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Settlements
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Settlements.
[How to get a settlement](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first settlement of a save
[Helping Settlements grow](#nms-questions message)
-# Individual Settlement buildings can be upgraded after constructed too.
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #Contact-Us
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!nmsversions
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-# Known Versions (title screen bottom-left corner)
-# Exp: 159106 (4201)
-# 6.18 156355 (4201)
-# 6.18 156355 (4201)
-# 6.18 156355 (4201)
-# 6.18 156268 (4201)
-# 6.18 156355 (4201)
-# 6.18 156355 (4201)
-# 6.18 156758 (4188)
-# 6.18 156748 (4201)
Steam Branches
-# Public: 21006256 (<t:1764593094:d>)
-# Latest Experimental notes
-# For #nms-announcements notifications get the respective pingable role & follow 📰 #nms-news-ticker for updates as they roll out to each platform.
- Read all patch notes in the NMS Release Log »
- Experimental patch notes: Latest » | All »
- PC update issues? Get Microsoft store help »
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!Expedition
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Remixed Holiday Expeditions ended <t:1768316400>
-# Previous
-# Breach (＃20) ended <t:1768316400:d>
-# Corvette (＃19) ended <t:1767106800:d>
-# Relics (＃18) ended <t:1765897200:d>
-# Titan (＃17) ended <t:1764687600:d>
-# Beachhead (＃2) ended <t:1763478000:d>
▸ Expedition help & tips » #nms-expeditions Pins
▸ General gameplay questions » #nms-help.
▸ Run !Faq-Expedition & !ExpTime in #bot-spam.
▸ LFG or trade here »
▸ Expedition #roles are self-assignable »
📣 Grab the NMS Announcements role in #roles for #nms-announcements notifications & follow #nms-news-ticker for latest updates & upcoming expeditions.
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!faq-inventory
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How to Upgrade Inventories
To upgrade inventory size, each inventory type can be upgraded at their respective terminal for which locations are listed below.
It is possible to switch between Technology and Cargo inventories and select a slot within the currently available grid, before applying the upgrade. (Image »)
Multi-Tools don't have Cargo inventory.
Click on the links below for in depth descriptions.
Exosuit »
- Drop Pods: Multiple on suitable planet
- Repair using basic resources/items
- Exosuit Expansion Unit (Image ») (after repair)
- Exosuit Upgrade Terminal: Space Station (9) / Anomaly (20) / Outlaw Station (6)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
1,000 - 125,000 Units (Tech)
5,000 - 200,000 Units (Cargo)
Can only be purchased once, at each terminal in a system - Exosuit Expansion Unit (after purchase)
Starship »
- Starship Outfitter: Space Station (7) / Outlaw Station (10)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 75,000,000 Units (Tech/Cargo) - Storage Augmentation (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class and ship type (Image »)
Multi-Tool »
- Multi-Tool Upgrade Rack: Space Station (16)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 600,000,000 Units (Tech) - Multi-Tool Expansion Slot (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class (Image »)
Freighter »
- Freighter Upgrade Terminal: Freighter (5)
- Cargo Bulkhead (Image »)
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!Faq-likholu
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!faq-frigates
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Frigates and Fleet Expeditions
[General Information »](#nms-questions message)
-# Intro to expeditions, Finding and interacting with frigates, Managing fleet
[Finding and picking frigates worth hiring »](#nms-questions message)
-# Frigate types, Hiring criteria, Frigate Fuel usage, Base stats formula
[Can we upgrade frigates? »](#nms-questions message)
-# Rankups aren't class upgrades though
[Running Fleet Expeditions »](#nms-questions message)
-# Suggestions to fleet composition, avoid damage events
[Boosting fleets »](#nms-questions message)
-# Consumables and fleet upgrade modules
[Known Bugs & Workarounds »](#nms-questions message)
-# If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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FAQ COMMANDS:
-# Prefix Gunter commands with exclamation mark (i.e., !command)
Currency
Faq-Nanites - Tips & guides for making nanites.
Faq-Pirate - How to pirate & recover standing
Faq-Units - Tips & guides for making units.
Expeditions
Faq-Expedition - Important expedition tips, bug workarounds (pre-patches), and lists of other relevant commands.
Info and Tips
Faq-AnomalyFirstVisit - The proper order of steps for your first visit to the Space Anomaly.
Faq-Arg - Explains ARG.
Faq-BeginnerInventory - Tips for early game inventory management.
Faq-BeginnerTips - Important tips for brand new players.
Faq-CrossSave - Cross save information and link.
Faq-Derelicts - Explains the difference between the two derelict encounters.
Faq-ExoticFarm - How to farm exotic ships through freighter battles.
Faq-Interceptor - Methods for finding and claiming Interceptors.
Faq-Inventory - How to upgrade your Inventories.
Faq-Likholu - Warning about the Likholu system.
Faq-LivingFrigate - Information on Organic Frigates.
Faq-LivingShip - All living ship information, including the Starbirth questline.
Faq-Maps - Maps for the Anomaly, space stations, freighters and harmonic camps.
Faq-Multiplayer - Shows recommended network settings & in-game friend code info.
Faq-PortalGlyphs - Various ways to unlock the portal glyphs.
Faq-PortalUse - How to use portals.
Faq-Quicksilver - How to get and spend quicksilver.
Faq-Settlements - Planetary Settlements Guide
Faq-Squadron - How to recruit for your squadron.
Faq-Time - Why you shouldn't change your system time.
Mechanics
Faq-Biomes - Guides to all names and resources for all biomes.
Faq-CoreWarp - Guide on warping to the center of a galaxy.
Faq-CorvetteBuilding - Various advanced building methods for Corvettes.
Faq-Corvettes - How to start building a Corvette.
Faq-Freighters - Freighter Infographic & helpful guides.
Faq-Frigates - In depth information in all aspects of frigates.
Faq-Galaxies - Commonly asked questions about galaxies.
Faq-GlitchBuilding - Glitch building guide on YouTube.
Faq-Leylines - Info on finding 3 star resource Laylines.
Faq-Mechafauna - How to locate Mechafauna.
Faq-OutlawSystem - How to find outlaw systems.
Faq-Portal - Guide to locating portals.
Faq-ShipSpawns - Ship spawning and tier information.
Faq-StarColor - How to use the spectral classification.
Faq-StorageAugments - Ship storage augments drop rates from scrapping.
Faq-SystemScanners - How to see Economy and Conflict levels in the Galaxy Map.
Quests
Faq-ArtemisPath - List of Artemis Path missions.
Faq-AtlasPath - In depth information for the Atlas Path.
Faq-BasePersonnel - Instructions on how to hire base NPCs.
Faq-Echoes - Latest known steps to start the new Echoes content.
Faq-PurpleSystems - How to access the purple systems.
Faq-Starbirth - Please use !Faq-LivingShip instead.
Support
Faq-EventView - Guide the users on how to access event viewer on PC.
Faq-ExplorersArchive - Tips on how to use our #explorers-archive channel.
Faq-Help - Basic information most commonly requested by #nms-questions regulars while assisting users.
Faq-Modding - Links and tips to get started modding NMS.
Faq-SaveFiles - Lists save file paths for different platforms with info for HG bug reports.
Faq-SettingsFiles - Lists settings file paths for different platforms.
Faq-Spoiler - How to use spoiler tags.
Faq-SystemReq - Minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky.
Faq-Troubleshooting - Multiple resources for troubleshooting well known issues, mostly on Windows.
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!faq-likholu
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!faq-livingship
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Living Ships
[Starbirth quest info](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting your first living ship of a save
[Getting Additional Living Ships](#nms-questions message)
-# Getting additional living ships
[General Info](#nms-questions message)
-# Info and recommendations about Living Ships
[Upgrading](#nms-questions message)
-# Upgrading Inventory and Tech Inventory
[Known Bugs](#nms-questions message)
-# Known bugs. If you find any others that aren't mentioned here, #contact-us.
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!faq-purplesystems
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Worlds Part 2 Content
How to get started...
📖 Warning: Purple systems are end-game content so you must finish certain quests before you can access them.
- Complete the Artemis Path (the main story of the game).
-# >!faq-artemispathin #bot-spam shows the steps. - Atlas Eternal must show in your mission log, once Atlas Path is completed.
- Find a Harmonic Camp and release the multi-tool seal.
-# >!faq-interceptorin #bot-spam shows how to find them. - Warp to trigger: They Who Returned and complete the Autophage missions.
-# >!faq-echoesin #bot-spam for more info. - Return to space, aim towards empty space, and engage Pulse Drive, disengage when you see the quest's Space Encounter.
- New Mission: In Stellar Multitudes.
🛑 Warning: Do not leave the Atlas Station system you'll go to in the quest without visiting its space station or claiming a base computer on one of its planets.
- Finish the mission to reveal all purple systems on the galaxy map.
!faq-starcolorin #bot-spam for more info.
These are the known steps as of update 5.5 Worlds Pt II (<t:1738163940:D>) and are subject to change.
-# See patch notes »
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!faq-portal
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Locating a Portal
- Obtain the race relic item to give to a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Locate a Monolith, [see this post](#nms-questions message);
- Interact with the same Monolith twice to locate Portal, [see this post](#nms-questions message).
📚 Notes:
- Portals don't have to be unlocked via any quest.
- To fully use the portal network, the player must unlock all 16 portal glyphs and purple star systems.
- Run
!faq-portalglyphsand!faq-purplesystemsin #bot-spam to learn more.
- Run
- A portal is not the same as a teleporter. (see image )
- For planets in uncharted systems, obtain the glyph address of that planet via photomode, and portal to it from another system.
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!faq-shipspawns
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Salvage Frigate Modules (sources)
Recommended Derelict Freighter system
Euclid:
- A few jellyfish
- 53 Crates
- 1-3 SFMs per visit
source: Xaine (YouTube video)
Notes:
- Lockers and suitcases in Derelict Freighters won't drop SFM.
- Attacking NPC freighters in Outlaw systems doesn't trigger Sentinel ships.
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!faq-nanites
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!faq-livingfrigate
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You can not recruit a living frigate if your fleet already has 30 frigates.
You can only recruit a living frigate once per system.
With Dream Aerial (Required for your first)
To obtain your first organic frigate, send out fleet expeditions until you receive a blueprint for the Dream Aerial. Craft the Dream Aerial (1 Solar Mirror and 3 Living Glass) and pulse drive in space with your ship. You will get an encounter with an organic frigate that asks many questions to determine the stats of the frigate. After you finish the questions, claim the living frigate.
Using the Dream Aerial randomizes class, which is otherwise fixed per system. The Dream Aerial is only used this first time, don't hold on to it: delete it or give it to another player that needs one.
With Anomaly Detectors
After acquiring your first organic frigate, you may now use Anomaly Detectors to acquire more. These are rare drops from blowing up asteroids.
Activate pulse drive (as stated above, use an Anomaly detector before doing so). Keep your pulse drive fueled as this may take some time depending on the system. While pulsing you may see alerts for rare objects or traders, ignore them. The Anomaly detector will be consumed if you exit pulse. Continue pulsing until you receive a Whalesong signal to discover a living frigate with these price ranges:
C-Class: 7,500,000 - 12,500,000 units.
B-Class: 15,000,000 - 25,000,000 units.
A-Class: 26,250,000 - 43,750,000 units.
S-Class: 37,500,000 - 62,500,000 units.
Known Issues:
- If you have a void egg in any of your inventories, its space encounter will keep spamming you, and can prevent you from getting the Whalesong signal encounter. To workaround this bug, retrieve the egg and store it in your suit, then go to space, pulse until hailed by the alien mothership, and select Hatch on the dialog. Ignore the Starbirth mission marker, you can now select any different mission, and return to using anomaly detectors.
- If you begin to notice any odd graphical glitches, stop and pulse in the opposite direction.
Additional Info
Feeding food to an organic frigate (freighter fleet management terminal > click on an organic frigate), will change its stats. Anything you feed a specific frigate should always reproduce that same result.
For example:
Feeding your frigate item A yields one result. Feeding it item B yields another. If you feed it item A again, it will be the same result you got the first time you fed it item A.
A list of usable food groups and a demonstration of their effects on a specific Living Frigate »
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!faq-biomes
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!faq-freighters
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!faq-freighterlayout
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This is an example of perfect adjacency and supercharged slot arrangement for freighters. Different freighters can have different supercharged slot layouts which can result in varied stats.
Note that bonuses from supercharging always beat adjacency bonuses: You can opt to break the adjacency, when/if your supercharged slots are not adjacent to each other at all.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-legacy-ships
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!faq-arg
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❓ What is ARG? It stands for alternate reality game. It's a "game" or series of puzzles that players work on, in and outside the game, to solve as a community. Check Pins in #nms-arg-2023 for news on the latest NMS ARG (2023) Part II (*Part I started with Interceptor - v4.2)
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!faq-inventory
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How to Upgrade Inventories
To upgrade inventory size, each inventory type can be upgraded at their respective terminal for which locations are listed below.
It is possible to switch between Technology and Cargo inventories and select a slot within the currently available grid, before applying the upgrade. (Image »)
Multi-Tools don't have Cargo inventory.
Click on the links below for in depth descriptions.
Exosuit »
- Drop Pods: Multiple on suitable planet
- Repair using basic resources/items
- Exosuit Expansion Unit (Image ») (after repair)
- Exosuit Upgrade Terminal: Space Station (9) / Anomaly (20) / Outlaw Station (6)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
1,000 - 125,000 Units (Tech)
5,000 - 200,000 Units (Cargo)
Can only be purchased once, at each terminal in a system - Exosuit Expansion Unit (after purchase)
Starship »
- Starship Outfitter: Space Station (7) / Outlaw Station (10)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 75,000,000 Units (Tech/Cargo) - Storage Augmentation (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class and ship type (Image »)
Multi-Tool »
- Multi-Tool Upgrade Rack: Space Station (16)
- Purchase price (increases) (Image »):
100,000 - 600,000,000 Units (Tech) - Multi-Tool Expansion Slot (Image »)
The maximum amount of slots is limited by class (Image »)
Freighter »
- Freighter Upgrade Terminal: Freighter (5)
- Cargo Bulkhead (Image »)
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Reason: Diminishing Returns.
To get around it, player must split extractor (and supply depot) into separated groups, where each group's extraction rate doesn't go above 1,000/h. See in game example.
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Note: Save+Reload within the base boundary, if expansion is not working.
- Open the Build Menu near the Base Computer and select a base part. Make sure you edit the correct base on the part's info panel.
- Walk away from the Base Computer until the Build Menu displays the Base Out of Range error (±300u).
- Walk back until the error message disappears (inside base boundary).
- Aiming towards your goal, place a 'building' part in front of you (each part expands ±50u). Decorations may not work to expand.
- Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 until you reach your goal, or reached maximal distance.
- Max expansion is ±1000u away from your Base Computer in any direction.
- A maximal distance of ±2000u can be covered with the base computer dead centre.
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Did you know? After expanding, and completing the build, you can delete the parts used for the base boundary expansion.
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!faq-help
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❓ Need assistance? Please provide the following information (when applicable) to #nms-questions:
• Have you asked for help before about the same issue?
• What platform are you running? PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series S/X, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam, Game Pass, Mac or GoG?)? VR?
• Running any game mods or trainers? Did you remove or modify any game files? (PC Only).
• What troubleshooting steps have you performed so far to try and fix the issue?
Include information with a broader scope of your issue, along with attempted solutions. If someone helping you asks for more information, please provide details. They're not questioning your knowledge or intelligence, it's just part of troubleshooting. If there are solutions you've ruled out, list which and explain why you've ruled them out. 📖 Read about the XY problem here »
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!faq
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Faq-Update - When will my platform get the latest update?
Tech Layouts
Faq-ExocraftLayout - Examples of Exocraft layouts.
Faq-FreighterLayout - Example of Freighter layouts.
Faq-MultitoolLayout - Multitool tech layout example.
Faq-ShipLayout - Starship tech layout example.
Faq-SuitLayout - Ideal layouts for Exosuit Technology
Withdrawn / Retired
Faq-ExosuitLayout - Run !Faq-SuitLayout instead.
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!faq-likholu
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!faq-shiplayout
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Starship Tech Layout
This is just an example of adjacency and supercharged slots. ⚠️ For hyperdrive and pulse engine, this example does not apply to sentinel interceptors.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-legacy-ships.
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!faq-freighterlayout
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This is an example of perfect adjacency and supercharged slot arrangement for freighters. Different freighters can have different supercharged slot layouts which can result in varied stats.
Note that bonuses from supercharging always beat adjacency bonuses: You can opt to break the adjacency, when/if your supercharged slots are not adjacent to each other at all.
For more in-depth assistance, check #nms-questions & #nms-legacy-ships
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!faq-corvettebuilding