Anomalous Research Unit (Utopia)

⭐ ⭐ (110 endorsements) 📥 6,792 downloads 📌 v3.2.6.21 📅 11/18/2024
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By Aristotale · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/14/2026 📅 Created: 11/18/2024
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #90 of 132 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This is the alternative to the Utopia Station Unlocks for people who just... don't want a bunch of extra clutter.

I was (and still am) really irritated with how annoying the Anomaly vendors are when it comes to trying to buy multiple blueprints without getting kicked out of the menu. So with substantial help from the No Man's Sky Modding Discord, I made this mod to add dialog options for all of the trees on the Utopia Portable Builder Station. The reason for this is mainly that the station is build-locked to your base (and I've added it to be buildable on corvettes and freighters as well). The cost is 15 salvage data and it's locked on the tech tree below the save marker and the galactic trade terminal (so 12 to reach it, and 15 to unlock it, totaling 27). I can adjust the cost if I get feedback that it's too high, play testing it getting 27 salvage early on is not that difficult to do.s

My thought is that you'll have to visit the Nexus at least once to unlock it and then you can continue to upgrade your research anytime you want from your base (or corvette or freighter). Feedback is welcome.

New Edit 10/6/2025

I rewrote the legacy building parts trees and have now re-included that in the lua as an option. The legacy parts are now under the "Blueprint Research" dialog option, rather than as their own dialog option separately. The consequence here is that the legacy parts will also be available anywhere that tree is accessible. It's the best I can do for now.

Since it's no longer a separate dialog option, I was able to also re-add the fleet research as an option that can be turned off in the lua as well.

New Edit 8/31/2025

I finally got some time to update for Worlds Pt2 and now 6. 0. There are some changes to how the options work, instead of flags unfortunately the changes to the game files require a different approach for the dialogues. if you don't want particular options just comment them out. I've temporarily disabled legacy parts output as I don't have that working right now, the flag is still in the lua file so you can try fixing it yourself at your own risk. If you do solve the issue before I do let me know, I'll add it in and give credit where due.

List of features:

[]Nexus construction research (Included by default in the station)

[]Exosuit, Ship, Multi-Tool, Exocraft, Product and Components research trees added

[]Lua options:

[](Default: Off) Legacy Building parts trees (includes Wood, Metal, and Concrete). You can find them under "Blueprint Research" if you enable this option

[](Default: 250) Set the price in Nanites for Product and Components research

[](Default: On) Toggle Nanite cost on/off (reverts to using factory override units)

[*](Default: On) Toggle Fleet research (all the researc

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod adds all blueprint research trees to the Utopia Portable Builder Station, expanding its functionality. It's a small, focused gameplay addition for players who want to consolidate research options into one portable station. With 110 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but active mod.

✨ Key Features

Adds all blueprint research trees to the Utopia Portable Builder Station
Integrates research options into a single portable station
Recent update as of February 2026

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Niche but useful: consolidates research into one portable station
  • Active development: updated February 2026
  • Decent community traction with 110 endorsements

⚠️ Cons

  • Limited scope: only affects the Utopia Portable Builder Station
  • May require the Utopia mod to function (not explicitly stated)
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who use the Utopia Portable Builder Station and want to access all blueprint research trees without switching stations. Skip if you don't use that station or prefer separate research mechanics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if you have the Utopia mod installed, as this mod likely depends on it.
  • Place the mod file in your mods folder and ensure it's enabled in the mod manager.
  • If you don't see the research trees, verify the mod is compatible with your game version.

📊 Mod Details

Game
No Mans Sky Mods
Author
Aristotale
Version
3.2.6.21
Downloads
6,792
Endorsements
110
Category
Gameplay
Created
11/18/2024
Updated
2/14/2026

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