Clean Space Origins (CSO)
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 37 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
As this mod is Lua scripted, you can easily update, merge or tweak the mod yourself. —See the AMUMSS guide at the bottom of the page.
Mod description
With this mod you can remove from space:
- []Trade routes lines. — It makes them invisible
[
]Metrics lines. — Vertical white lines in front of the ship at pulse speed[
]Space dust.[]Pulsating plasma.
[]Reduce or entirely remove speed lines. — Choose one of the two PAK files, see "CSO files" below
Speed Lines Reduced: no speed line at cruise speed, less at boost and pulse speed.
Asteroid Fields Overhaul :
- []Asteroid drawing distance dramatically increased. — No performance impact with a GTX 970
[
]Much less asteroids in space.[]More space between each asteroid, and asteroid fields.
[]The shape of asteroid fields is flatter.
[]Area without asteroid around planets is bigger. — Asteroids start to fade in after being out of atmosphere, no more pop-in.
[]More resources in asteroids, and Anomaly Detectors will drop more to compensate. — x3, can be easily customized at the top of the script
Darker Space :
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[
]Color intensity modifiers can be easily customized at the top of the corresponding script.If you want a pure black space, please try this excellent mod by Lo2k: Black Space.
Simply choose the PAK file(s) that fits your needs.
This mod was inspired by Clean Space SYNTHESIS by Paletizma, SpeedLines Overhaul by Erazil, Asteroid Reduction -- ORIGINS by HennesyM, Exosolar's Asteroid Ribbons by Exosolar.
Many thanks to them for their inspiring work.
Installation
✦Installing any No Man's Sky Mod✦
CSO files
Choose this one or CSO .pak
Modified file(s):
MODELS\EFFECTS\LINES\SPEEDLINEMATERIAL. MATERIAL. MBIN
MODELS\EFFECTS\LINES\SPEEDLINE2MATERIAL. MATERIAL. MBIN
MODELS\EFFECTS\LINES\SPEEDLINE3MATERIAL. MATERIAL. MBIN
Choose this one or CSO .pak
Modified file(s):
MODELS\EFFECTS\SPEEDLINES\MINIJUMPSPEEDLINES. SPEEDLINE. MBIN
MODELS\EFFECTS\SPEEDLINES\MINIJUMPSPEEDLINES2. SPEEDLINE. MBIN
MODELS\EFFECTS\SPEEDLINES\MINIJUMPSPEEDLINES3. SPEEDLINE.MBIN
MODELS\EFFECTS\SPEEDLINES\MINIJUMPSPEEDLINES4. SPEEDLINE.MBIN
MODELS\EFFECTS\SPEEDLINES\SPACE. SPEEDLINE. MBIN
MODELS\EFFECTS\SPEEDLINES\SPACE2. SPEEDLINE. MBIN
MODELS\EFFECTS\SPEEDLINES\SPACEBIG. SPEEDLINE. MBIN
Modified file(s):
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Clean Space Origins (CSO) is a Lua-scripted mod for No Man's Sky that removes visual clutter from space, including trade routes, metrics lines, space dust, and pulsating plasma. It also overhauls asteroid fields for better performance and offers darker space options. With 516 endorsements and 12,752 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a cleaner, more immersive space experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 516 endorsements and over 12k downloads—clearly fills a need.
- Performance-friendly asteroid overhaul: no impact on a GTX 970, so even mid-range rigs benefit.
- Highly customizable via Lua scripts—you can tweak resource multipliers and color intensity to your liking.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires manual PAK file selection and Lua script knowledge for customization—not plug-and-play for casual users.
- Reduced asteroid density means you might struggle to find Tritium when you need it, especially without a field in sight.
- Darker space option may not be dark enough for some—author points to another mod for pure black space.
For No Man's Sky players who want a cleaner, more realistic space view without performance hits. Ideal for explorers and builders who spend lots of time in space and find the default visuals cluttered. Skip if you prefer the vanilla aesthetic or want a pure black space—this mod keeps the original palette, just toned down.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the PAK file that matches your desired speed line effect—'Speed Lines Reduced' is a good middle ground.
- If you want to tweak resource multipliers, open the Lua script and adjust the values at the top—no need to edit the PAK directly.
- Make sure to delete old versions of the mod before updating to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- No Mans Sky Mods
- Author
- NeptuneX3
- Version
- 5.29
- Downloads
- 12,752
- Endorsements
- 516
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 10/11/2020
- Updated
- 12/13/2024
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