Pay Attention to Clear Warnings
While a lot of what happens in No Man’s Sky is up to you to figure out, there are times when you will have warnings on your screen that you should really pay attention to. Some of the biggest warnings have to do with weather. Planets have a number of different types of weather that can really put a dampening on your attempt to survive. Cold weather, acid rain, powerful winds, and heat waves will deplete your protection and leave your screen going black if you don’t pay attention. It’s easy to think you can last and to ignore these warnings, but doing that can prove detrimental to your life.
Another warning that pops up on the screen and you may not understand the first time is a red paw print. This denotes a hostile animal. If you get too close, it will attack without hesitation, forcing you to either fight or flee.
While flying in space, you will actually be warned of incoming hostile ships. The warning does not mean you’re immediately going to be attacked, though, so you have time to plan your next move. You can either boost the heck out of there and race towards a planet or a base, or you can prepare for a fight. Simply flying around thinking they may not see you will only lead to you watching your ship explode. One thing to note is that you cannot use your Pulse Drive while enemies are around, so if you’re gonna run make sure to do so as soon as you get the warning.
