No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky

Understanding Star Systems & Warping

Learn to warp across No Man's Sky star systems. Understand Hyperdrive upgrades for Yellow, Red, Green, and Blue star access.

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The galaxy is divided into star systems, each with its own star, planets, and space station. To travel between systems, you'll need a starship equipped with a Hyperdrive. The Hyperdrive consumes Warp Cells (crafted from Antimatter and Thamium9/Chromatic Metal) for each jump. Different star systems are color-coded on the galaxy map:

  • Yellow Stars: Accessible with a basic Hyperdrive.
  • Red Stars: Require an Indium Drive upgrade.
  • Green Stars: Require an Emeril Drive upgrade.
  • Blue Stars: Require a Cadmium Drive upgrade.

Upgrading your Hyperdrive is crucial for exploring the full breadth of the galaxy and completing certain quests.