Black Carbon 4.9

⭐ ⭐ (753 endorsements) 📥 21,493 downloads 📌 v4.9 📅 8/31/2019
🟡 Updated this year

By Lo2k · Overhauls

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/12/2026 📅 Created: 8/31/2019
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1🛠️ AMUMSS — AMUMSS (script compiler) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #13 of 33 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

NEXT removed plutonium and converted it into Carbon.

But carbon is not red, is it ? Carbon nanotubes are black and when you want to craft some you need some red substance...

And by the way, in the wild, isn't charcoal made of carbon ? And charcoal is black so... carbon crystals are supposed to be diamonds black too, aren't they ?

Well, if you follow my thoughts, this mod is propably for you because here is what it does :

- Replaces all red crystals by black crystals

- Replaces scanner red carbon icons by black carbon icons (and it helps recognizing them from O² !)

- Replaces pink flying debris by black debris (this occurs for all carbon things like trees)

- Reduces pink glowing falling debris by slightly glowing orange ones (this occurs for all carbon things)

- Replaces Red glowing light at the base of medium and big crystals by a dimmed orange one

- Replaces Carbon and Advanced Carbon inventory icons by a mate black "atom" instead of a glossy red one

- Replaces fuel red labels into black ones

With all these changes, carbon will never look red again :)

Also improve dihydrogen and sodium crystals with Better Crystals

New : v4. 9 has been updated for 6. 32 Xeno Arena game version.

Compatibility :

- CHECK IF THIS MOD IS COMPATIBLE WITH LATEST GAME VERSION

- CHECK IF THIS MOD NEEDS TO BE MERGED WITH ANOTHER OF MY MODS

- An AMUMSS (5. 0 or higher) .lua script is provided as this mod can't be used along any other mod editing the following files :

METADATA\REALITY\DEFAULTREALITY. EXML

MODELS\EFFECTS\DEBRIS\RESOURCEDEBRIS. SCENE. MBIN

MODELS\EFFECTS\DEBRIS\RESOURCEDEBRIS\GEMTHINGS_MINERALMAT. MATERIAL. MBIN

MODELS\PLANETS\BIOMES\COMMON\CRYSTALS\LARGE\CRYSTAL_LARGE. SCENE. MBIN

MODELS\PLANETS\BIOMES\COMMON\CRYSTALS\LARGE\CRYSTAL_LARGE\CRYSTAL_LARGE. MATERIAL. MBIN"

MODELS\PLANETS\BIOMES\COMMON\CRYSTALS\MEDIUM\CRYSTAL_MEDIUM. SCENE. MBIN

MODELS\PLANETS\BIOMES\COMMON\CRYSTALS\MEDIUM\CRYSTAL_MEDIUM\ICEFORMATION_MAT. MATERIAL. MBIN

MODELS\PLANETS\BIOMES\COMMON\CRYSTALS\SMALL\CRYSTAL_FRAGMENT\ICEFORMATION_MAT. MATERIAL. MBIN

MODELS\PLANETS\BIOMES\COMMON\CRYSTALS\SMALL\CRYSTAL_SMALL\ICEFORMATION_MAT. MATERIAL. MBIN

TEXTURES\PLANETS\BIOMES\COMMON\CRYSTALS\LA

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Black Carbon 4.9 is a simple overhaul mod that changes the color of carbon to black. With 753 endorsements and over 21,000 downloads, it's a popular, straightforward visual tweak for players who want a more realistic or aesthetically pleasing look. Last updated in April 2026, it remains actively maintained.

✨ Key Features

Changes the appearance of carbon to black
Overhaul category mod with high community approval (753 endorsements)
Recently updated (April 2026) for current game compatibility

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 753 endorsements—clearly hits the mark for many players
  • Over 21,000 downloads show it's widely used and trusted
  • Simple, focused change: makes carbon black, no bloat or extra features

⚠️ Cons

  • Description is minimal—no details on installation or compatibility, so you're on your own
  • Only affects carbon's color; if you wanted more overhaul features, this won't deliver
  • No mention of required dependencies or mod manager support, so manual install might be needed
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want a quick visual fix to make carbon look black, whether for realism or personal preference. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive overhaul—this is a single-purpose cosmetic tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since the mod is just a color change, it likely replaces a texture file—back up the original if you want to revert easily.
  • Check if the mod requires a specific game version; the April 2026 update suggests it's current, but verify your game is up to date.
  • If you use a mod manager, try installing through it first; if that fails, manually place files in the game's data folder.

📊 Mod Details

Game
No Mans Sky Mods
Author
Lo2k
Version
4.9
Downloads
21,493
Endorsements
753
Category
Overhauls
Created
8/31/2019
Updated
4/12/2026

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