DEFUNCT - Easy Starship - Multi-tool - Exosuit Upgrades
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 34 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DEFUNCT. You are free to use these files to spin off your own mod if you wish.
(Thanks especially to @monkeyman192, @Wbertro, @Lo2k for mod help.)
There are 2 mod installs included here. One is for Exosuit slot upgrades. The other one includes 2 mods, DropScanner and Multi-tool/Starship/Freighter slot upgrades. Class can be upgraded also on Multi-tools and Starships but not on the Freighter.
THIS IS IMPORTANT: Use only one of the following 3 mod files from "UpgradeToolsX. XX.zip".
1. "DropScanner.pak" (Changes scan types from which to choose)
2. "Free Upgrades.pak" (Upgrades Starships, Multi-tools and Freighter Slots) (Upgrades Starships and Multi-tools Class)
3. "DropScanner-FreeUpgrades.pak" (This includes both 1. and 2.)
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Main Features:
1) The Cryochambers at the Space Station and at Drop Pods add free slots to your Exosuit.
MODELS\PLANETS\BIOMES\COMMON\BUILDINGS\PARTS\COMMONPARTS\CRYOCHAMBER\ENTITIES\CRYOCHAMBERINTERACTION. ENTITY. MBIN
MODELS\PLANETS\BIOMES\COMMON\BUILDINGS\PARTS\COMMONPARTS\CRYOCHAMBERPOD\ENTITIES\CRYOCHAMBERPOD. ENTITY. MBIN
2A) The Drop Scanner scans the planet for:
-Crashed Starships.
-Minor Settlements to search for different Multi-tools.
-Exosuit Drop Pod locations.
-Portal locations.
-Libraries.
-Habitable Outposts. (Feature on older NMS versions)
XHEAD (Enhanced Signal Booster Dec 2018) inspired these drop scanner changes.
2B) The Starship salvage module at the Space Station adds free slots to your Starship and also upgrades your Starship Class for free.
The Multi-tool upgrade station at the Space Station adds free slots to your Multi-tool and also upgrades your Multi-tool Class for free.
The freighter upgrade station on the freighter adds free slots to your freighter.
METADATA\REALITY\TABLES\NMS_DIALOG_GCALIENPUZZLETABLE. MBIN
METADATA\REALITY\TABLES\REWARDTABLE. MBIN
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This mod makes it less cumbersome to seek out starships and multi-tools posted on No Man's Sky Coordinate Exchange.
Tasks made easier by this mod:
-Upgrading your starship.
-Upgrading your multi-tool.
-Upgrading your exosuit slots.
-Upgrading your freighter slots.
-Searching for a portal.
-Checking different Minor Settlements for a particular multi-tool.
-Searching for a particular "crashed" starship. (Be patient when looking for the better style ships as they are more rare)
Thanks for trying out this mod.
v3. 71 Updated the main mod UpgradeTools.pak for NMS v3. 71.
v3. 64 Updated the main mod UpgradeTools.pak for NMS v3. 64 (Frontiers).
v3. 42 Updated for NMS v3. 42. Structures changed so added a new lua file for DropScanner.
v3. 34 Updated for NMS v3. 34 (Expeditions)
v3. 21 Updated for NMS v3. 21 (Companions)
v3. 13 Updated the main mod UpgradeTools.pak for NMS v3. 13 (3. 12 on console). Added Lua Files archive seperately.
v3. 10 Moved optional files to old files section. Updated the main mod to NMS v3. 10. Other files don't need update.
v3. 03 Updated the main mod UpgradeTools.pak for NMS v3. 03 (Oct 9, 2020).
v3. 02 Replaces the scanner's Manufacturing Facility with the Library (New to NMS Origins). Changed version numbering scheme.
v3. 0. 3 Added lua file to Free Suit Upgrades.pak file.
v3. 0. 2 Added free Exosuit upgrades at the Space Station and at Drop Pods. Multiple slots can be added at same Cryochamber.
v3. 0. 1 Added unlimited Jetpack and No Launch Cost mods.
v3. 0: Added free Multi-tool upgrades at Space Station.
v2. 6. 3 : Added "DropScanner.lua" file. Added an updated LMSaMT.pak file to optional files.
v2. 6. 2. 2 : Added "Free Upgrades.lua" file.
v2. 6. 2. 1 : Added "DropScannerHard.pak" file. Added Free Freighter Slots to "Free Upgrades" mod.
v2. 6. 2 : Removed optional mods from main mod.
v2. 6. 1 : Separated optional mods and added them to "Optional files" section.
v2. 6 : initial release
DEFUNCT is a No Man's Sky mod that provides free upgrades for Exosuits, Starships, Multi-tools, and Freighters. It includes two installs: one for Exosuit slot upgrades and another with DropScanner and slot/class upgrades for ships and tools. The mod is marked as defunct but remains available for use or as a base for other mods.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 417 endorsements and over 12,000 downloads.
- Saves hours of grinding by making slot and class upgrades free.
- Flexible install options—choose just the scanner, just the upgrades, or both.
⚠️ Cons
- Marked as DEFUNCT—no longer maintained, so compatibility with current game versions is uncertain.
- Only one of the three mod files should be used, which can be confusing if you want both features separately.
- Freighter class upgrades are not included, so you'll still need to grind for those.
For No Man's Sky players who want to skip the grind for ship, multi-tool, and exosuit upgrades. Perfect for creative builders or veterans starting new saves who want quality-of-life improvements. Skip if you prefer vanilla progression or need freighter class upgrades.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose only one of the three .pak files from the UpgradeTools zip—mixing them can cause conflicts.
- Back up your save before installing, as mods can affect game data.
- If you're on PC Game Pass, ensure modding is enabled by placing files in the correct folder (e.g., ~mods).
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- No Mans Sky Mods
- Author
- mso53
- Version
- 3.71
- Downloads
- 12,729
- Endorsements
- 417
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 9/8/2020
- Updated
- 3/9/2024
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