Companion Pet Unlocker

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,092 endorsements) 📥 51,203 downloads 📌 v6.44 📅 2/27/2021
🟡 Updated this year

By Mjjstral aka MetaIdea and Babscoole · Creatures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 6/6/2026 📅 Created: 2/27/2021
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 11 Creatures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Join our friendly and helpfull NMS Discord Community with a special focus on ship seeds and creatures, modding, savegames, 3d printing, exploration and game tips and much more ;)

To tame air and sea creatures you must be on foot

. That's a limitation of the game so wait till the air creature flys low or the sea creature is close to the shore. Or build a plattform in or above the water, marine shelter,  or a air tower.  See the videos on the video tab for successful techniques.

  • []unlocked creatures can lay eggs[/]

    []unlocked creatures can be milked[/]

    []More creatures can now be ridden[/]

    []other players can see them too[/]

    Install:  Extract archive contents to GAMEDATA\MODS

    Mod Description:

    15 Nov 2022:  Now includes reduction of pet egg times

    16 Feb 2022:  Tutorial added on Video Tab for capturing/taming Flying Lizards, courtesy of Zelutherian.

    8 July 2021:  v3. 53a.  Adds the ability to ride some creatures that couldn't be ridden before, thanks to Corvus

    Now Rideable:

    • []FISH[/]

      []FISHFLOCK[/]

      []SWIMCOW[/]

      []SWIMRODENT[/]

      []JELLYFISH[/]

      []SEASNAKE[/]

      []SHARK[/]

      []BIRD[/]

      []FLYINGSNAKE[/]

      []BUTTERFLY[/]

      []SMALLBIRD[/]

      []BUTTERFLOCK[/]

      []MOLE[/]

      []PROTOROLLER[/]

      []PROTODIGGER[/]

      []PLOUGH[/]

      []DRILL[/]

      []WEIRDROLL[/]

      []WEIRDFLOAT[/]

      []WEIRDCRYSTAL[/]

      []WEIRDBUTTERFLY[/]

      []SCUTTLER[/]

      []SLUG[/]

      []MINIFIEND[/]

      []FIENDFISHSMALL[/]

      []FLOATER[/]

      []MINIDRONE[/]

      []FIENDFISHBIG[/]

      []ROCKCREATURE[/]

      Allows the possibility to add almost any creature as a pet.

      • []ANTELOPE ALIEN[/]

        []ANTELOPE DEER[/]

        []ANTELOPE WEIRD[/]

        []BUTTERFLY[/]

        []BUTTERFLYFLOCK[/]

        []COW_SWIM[/]

        []FISHFIEND[/]

        []FISHFLOCK[/]

        []FREIGHTERJELLYFISH[/]

        []JELLYFISH[/]

        []BIGFISH[/]

        []SMALLFISH[/]

        []FLYINGLIZARDRIG[/]

        []FLYINGSNAKE WORM[/]

        []RODENTSWIM[/]

        []SANDWORM[/]

        []SEAHORSE[/]

        []SEASNAKE[/]

        []SHARK[/]

        []SQUID[/]

        []SLUG[/]

        []SMALLBIRD[/]

        []BIRD[/]

        []BIRDFLOCK[/]

        []FIEND[/]

        []FREIGHTERFIEND[/]

        []ROCKCREATURE[/]

        []ROCKSPIDER[/]

        []BULBTOP[/]

        []DIGGER[/]

        []DRILL[/]

        []STRANGE_FLOAT[/]

        []WEIRDDIGGER[/]

        []PLOW[/]

        []STRANGE_ROLL[/]

        []WEIRDBUTTERFLY[/]

        []WEIRDFLOCK[/]

        []WEIRDCRYSTAL[/]

        []WEIRDFLOAT[/]

        []WEIRDROLL[/]

        Old creatures from the E3 Trailer scene (can only be seen ingame with other mods like UBB):

        • []ANTELOPE[/]

          []ANTELOPEFAKE[/]

          []BUTTERFLY[/]

          []DIPLODOCUS[/]

          []FLYINGLIZARD[/]

          []GLOWBUG[/]

          []RHINO[/]

          []RODENT[/]

          []SUNBEETLE[/]

          []TRICERATOPS[/]

          • []FREIGHTERDRONE[/]
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Companion Pet Unlocker is a No Man's Sky mod that allows taming and riding almost any creature, including fish, flying snakes, and jellyfish. It adds rideable creatures, reduces pet egg times, and enables egg laying and milking for unlocked pets. With over 1,000 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a popular choice for players seeking expanded creature interactions.

✨ Key Features

Allows taming of almost any creature as a pet, including fish, flying snakes, and jellyfish.
Adds the ability to ride previously unrideable creatures like fish, birds, and proto-rollers.
Unlocked creatures can lay eggs and be milked.
Reduces pet egg incubation times (added Nov 2022).
Other players can see your tamed creatures.
Includes a tutorial video for capturing flying lizards.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 1,092 endorsements and 51k downloads.
  • Opens up a whole new layer of gameplay—riding a shark or jellyfish is as wild as it sounds.
  • Actively maintained, last updated June 2026, so it keeps pace with game patches.

⚠️ Cons

  • Taming air and sea creatures requires being on foot, which can be finicky—you'll need to build platforms or towers.
  • No explicit compatibility notes for multiplayer or other mods, so you might hit conflicts.
  • The mod description is a bit scattered, with changelog mixed into the main text—could be clearer.
🎯 Is This For You?
For No Man's Sky explorers who want to turn the galaxy into their personal zoo and ride everything from sharks to butterflies. If you're tired of the same old pets and want to show off rare creatures to friends, this is your mod. Skip if you prefer vanilla creature mechanics or don't care about taming variety.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Extract the archive directly into GAMEDATA\MODS—no mod manager needed, but make sure you have the latest game version.
  • For air and sea creatures, build a platform or tower to get close enough to tame them on foot.
  • Check the video tab on the mod page for Zelutherian's tutorial on catching flying lizards—it's a game-changer.

📊 Mod Details

Game
No Mans Sky Mods
Author
Mjjstral aka MetaIdea and Babscoole
Version
6.44
Downloads
51,203
Endorsements
1,092
Category
Creatures
Created
2/27/2021
Updated
6/6/2026

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