Craftable Upgrade Mods
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Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 132 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Finally you'll get the ability to unlock and craft your own mods, from ships/freighter to exocrafts ranging C to X Class.
The recipes for the mods can be found on found the the extra page(s) of each respective stations in the Anomaly.
Freighter/Frigate mods can be found in the freighter build/tech station on your freighter.
X-Class mods can be bought through the Synthesis Lab (Nanites)/Sentinel Factories (with factory tokens).
Sentinel mods can be found at the same location as X-Class mods.
Lua and CS (NMSMB) scripts are available as seperate downloads.
Technical Details
Files Changed
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[]METADATA\REALITY\TABLES\UNLOCKABLEITEMTREES. MBIN
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]METADATA\REALITY\TABLES\NMS_REALITY_GCPRODUCTTABLE. MBIN[[]METADATA/REALITY/TABLES/CONSUMABLEITEMTABLE. MBIN
[]METADATA/REALITY/TABLES/REWARDTABLE. MBIN
[]CDEBUGOPTIONS. GLOBAL. MBIN
Mod Format Explantion
EXML Format: Partial edit, only touches the lines/values that need editing. Very low chance of conflicts with other mods (unless they edit the same values). Can be edited easily by user using an editor like Notepad ++/VSCODE/... .
MBIN Format: Full File Replacement. High chance of conflict, comparable with old pak format (pre. WORLDS). Can be used together with EXML, MBIN mods are loaded first so changes in EXML mods that edit the same file will still be applied. Other MBIN mods that change the same file follow the FIFO principle, merging is highly recommended with MBIN mods (see How To).
Lua Format: Script file used by AMUMSS to generate the mod or used for merging with this tool.
CS Format: Script file used by NMSMB to generate the mod or used for merging with this tool.
Installation
Install path: ...\No Man's Sky\GAMEDATA\MODS
How to install: Recommend installation is manual, vortex can be used but some mods contain multiple versions so user might need to delete files/folders. Common steps, download mod, extract the file(s) from archived file and copy to the install path.
Mod Details
Mod Format: Full EXML
2 Versions available
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[]CraftableUpgradeMods: Makes all mods craftable C->X (bioship mods are included, 3rd page in the ship menu)
[]CraftableUpgradeModsSonly: Only S and X Class mods are craftable (bioship mods are included, 3rd page in the ship menu)
Unlock cost
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[]C-Class = 1000 Nanites
[]B-Class = 2500 Nanites
[]A-Class = 5000 Nanites
[]S-Class = 10000 Nanites
[]X-Class = 5000 Nanites (or 20Factory tokens)
Recipe cost
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[]Activated Copper x 100
[
]Wiring Loom x 1[]Chromatic Metal x 500
B-Class
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[]Activated Candmium x 200
[]Wiring Loom x 2
[]Chromatic Metal x 500
A-Class
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[]Activated Emeril x 300
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]Wiring Loom x 3[]Chromatic Metal x 500
S-Class
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[]Activated Indium x 500
[]Wiring Loom x 5
[]Chromatic Metal x 500
X-Class
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[]Activated Indium x 300
[
]Activated Candmium x 300[]Wiring Loom x 5
Extra information
Other Craftable mods
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[]Sustainable
[]Craftable Emergency Signal Scanner
Interesting links
Modding Discord: Discord
Step WIKI: Step WIKI
How To Guides
Quick Guide: How To merge with AMUMSS
Extensive Guide: How to use NMSMB (pdf)[/ur
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[]Sustainable
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[]Activated Indium x 300
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[]Activated Indium x 500
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[]Activated Emeril x 300
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[]Activated Candmium x 200
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[]Activated Copper x 100
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[]C-Class = 1000 Nanites
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[]CraftableUpgradeMods: Makes all mods craftable C->X (bioship mods are included, 3rd page in the ship menu)
Craftable Upgrade Mods lets No Man's Sky players unlock and craft their own upgrade mods for ships, freighters, and exocrafts, ranging from C to X Class. Recipes are added to Anomaly stations and freighter tech stations, with X-Class and Sentinel mods obtainable via the Synthesis Lab or Sentinel Factories. The mod offers EXML, MBIN, Lua, and CS formats for flexibility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 1,054 endorsements and 47,658 downloads.
- Flexible file formats (EXML, MBIN, Lua, CS) let you pick your modding style.
- Covers all major upgrade types—ships, freighters, exocrafts—so you're not stuck with one category.
⚠️ Cons
- MBIN format is a full file replacement, so it can conflict with other mods editing the same files.
- Installation is manual—Vortex support is mentioned but not fully explained, so you might need to do it by hand.
- No explicit compatibility notes for the latest game version, so you'll need to test after updates.
For No Man's Sky players who want to bypass RNG and craft their own upgrade mods, especially those tired of grinding for S-class or X-class modules. Perfect for modders who prefer partial edits (EXML) to avoid conflicts. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla upgrade system or don't want to fiddle with manual installation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're new to modding, download the EXML version—it's a partial edit and less likely to clash with other mods.
- Place the mod files in the GAMEDATA\MODS folder, not the main game directory, to ensure they load correctly.
- For X-Class mods, you'll need to visit the Synthesis Lab on the Anomaly or take down Sentinel factories—stock up on nanites or factory tokens.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- No Mans Sky Mods
- Author
- jackty89
- Version
- Patch-6.xxAndUp
- Downloads
- 47,658
- Endorsements
- 1,054
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/11/2021
- Updated
- 2/21/2026
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