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no man's sky

The Ultimate No Man’s Sky Guide – Everything You Need to Know

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Thousands of players are descending onto No Man’s Sky, ready to take on the galaxy and stake a claim on one of its 18 quintillion planets. If you’re one of them, you could probably use a little help conquering the vast reaches of space. Whether you’re looking for info on alien species or want to get your own alien pet, here’s everything you need to know about Hello Games’ massive title.

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General Tips and Info

If you’re just starting out with No Man’s Sky, here’s some general information to get you started. Here we cover the basics: how to save, run, climb, heal, and more. If you need help finishing your first quest and repairing your ship, there’s a guide for that too.

 

No Man’s Sky Planets, Flora, Fauna, and More

Everything you need to know about No Man’s Sky planets and what you’ll find on them. Wherever your ship may land, here’s what you need to know about alien buildings,  mysterious artifacts, and dangerous plant life.

 

No Man’s Sky Items and Tools

Half the battle in No Man’s Sky is managing your resources and inventory. Here’s how to use and upgrade your most vital tools, as well as some tips on hacking, earning money, and freeing up backpack space.

 

No Man’s Sky Crafting

You’ll be doing a lot of scavenging and crafting. These guides will help you get started.

 

No Man’s Sky Story (Spoilers)

If you want to know some of the grand story that unfolds over the course of the game, meaning you don’t mind big fat spoilers, you can check out some of the links below.

No Man’s Sky Flying

No Man’s Sky features a lot of – surprise – flying through the sky. Travelling between systems isn’t all that easy, though. Here’s everything you need to know about using your ship and maneuvering through space.

 

No Man’s Sky Combat

Should you end up in a bit of a scuffle, be it with Sentinels or space pirates, here’s some combat guides.

 

No Man’s Sky Aliens

Learning the languages and economies of alien species will help you make the most of your travels. Here’s how to best interact with your universe brethren, from simple conversations to the art of trade.

 

No Man’s Sky Resources and Components

These guides cover No Man’s Sky’s most desired resources and components, how to get them, and what they’re used for.

 

Check back for more updates to this wiki with guides and tips!


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Twinfinite's former Editor in Chief from 2014 to 2017. B.S. in Biology, B.A. in Philosophy, and always within 20 feet of a bagel. Kind of like a reverse restraining order, but with carbs. Sharon's love for video games knows no bounds, and could be found writing about anything and everything at all hours of the day.