How to Melee Boost

Learn the essential Melee Boost technique in No Man's Sky to travel faster. This guide breaks down the controls and history of this accepted movement mechanic.

Alright, let's talk about a super useful trick in No Man's Sky called Melee Boosting. It's been around for a while, and the devs have actually made it a legit way to get around. Think of it as a combo move using your sprint and your jetpack to zoom across distances way faster than just running.

Here's the deal: Start by sprinting in the direction you want to go. You'll pick up speed, but it doesn't last forever. While you're sprinting, hit your melee button – it's 'Q' on PC. This makes your character dip their shoulder. Right after that, tap your jetpack button – 'Space' on PC. If you time it right, you'll get a huge burst of speed and launch yourself forward. It’s a game-changer for getting to those distant milestones or just exploring quicker.

The best part? The developers are cool with it, so you don't have to worry about it being an exploit. It's just a smart way to use the game's mechanics.

PC Controls:

• Sprint: [Hold W]
• Melee: [Q]
• Jetpack: [Space]

Xbox Controls:

• Sprint: [Hold W]
• Melee: [Left Trigger]
• Jetpack: [A]

PlayStation Controls:

• Sprint: [Hold W]
• Melee: [L2]
• Jetpack: [X]

It's interesting to think about how Melee Boosting started. Back in the day, it was probably one of those little