How to Upgrade the Exosuit in No Man's Sky
Your Exosuit is your primary lifeline in No Man's Sky, providing life support, hazard protection, and inventory space. Upgrading your Exosuit is crucial for survival and exploration, allowing you to withstand harsher environments, carry more items, and use advanced technology. There are several ways to enhance your Exosuit's capabilities, primarily through S-Class upgrades and inventory expansions.
The most sificant upgrades come from S-Class technology modules, which offer the highest stat bonuses. These can be purchased from vendors on space stations, found in derelict freighters, or obtained through various missions. Inventory slots are expanded at the Exosuit Upgrade Station found in space stations and at your bases.
Methods for Upgrading Your Exosuit:
- Exosuit Inventory Slots:
- Finding Expansion Modules: You can find Exosuit Upgrade Modules on planets by interacting with the orange Exosuit Upgrade Stations found in buildings or sometimes near crashed ships.
- Purchasing from Space Stations: The most reliable method is to visit the Exosuit Upgrade Station located in any space station. Here, you can purchase additional inventory slots for your General, Cargo, and Technology tabs using Nanites. The cost increases with each subsequent slot purchased.
- Prioritize Tabs: It's generally recommended to prioritize upgrading the General and Technology tabs first, as these are most frequently used. Cargo slots are useful for bulk storage but are accessed separately.
- Technology Upgrades:
- Purchasing from Vendors: Visit the Technology Merchant on space stations. They sell several Exosuit technology blueprints, including enhanced hazard protection (thermal, toxic, radiation, cold), jetpack upgrades, and shield modules.
- S-Class Modules: Look for S-Class modules, as they provide the highest percentage bonuses to stats like shield strength, jetpack efficiency, and hazard protection.
- Derelict Freighters: These can yield valuable S-Class Exosuit technology modules and inventory slots.
- Community Research: Participating in community expeditions and events can sometimes reward you with unique or high-tier Exosuit upgrades.
- Blueprint Acquisition: Some advanced technologies might require you to find their blueprints first, often through Manufacturing Facilities or the Construction Research Unit.
- Installing Upgrades:
- Technology Tab: Upgrades for your Exosuit's core functions (hazard protection, jetpack, shields) are installed in the Technology tab of your inventory.
- Adjacency Bonus: Installing multiple modules of the same type (e.g., three thermal protection modules) next to each other in the Technology tab grants an adjacency bonus, sificantly increasing their effectiveness.
Strategic Upgrade Paths:
- Early Game: Focus on acquiring basic hazard protection upgrades and expanding your General inventory slots.
- Mid Game: Prioritize S-Class hazard protection modules for all environmental types and invest in Cargo slots for resource gathering. Upgrade your Jetpack and Shields.
- Late Game: Maximize your inventory space and acquire the best possible S-Class modules for all your Exosuit technologies, focusing on adjacency bonuses for maximum efficiency.
By strategically upgrading your Exosuit, you'll be better equipped to explore the most dangerous planets and manage the vast quantities of resources you'll gather.