Exosolar's and Babs' Expanse
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 37 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What is this Mod?
Expanse gives space a whole new range of expression, with 768 different combinations for space background color, star color and brightness, and nebulae color with several form of color coordinations based on complimentaries in addition to the vanilla color palettes available.
Black Edition lacks any nebulae or space clouds, leaving just cold dark space, distant stars, and a lone Sun of a random color and size.
Jasondude-Exosolar Hybrid Expanse is a hybrid of the old version of Expanse, and Jasondude's Space colors.
Philosophy
The game needs more color.
Known Side-Effects
None.
Modified Files
METADATA\SIMULATION\SOLARSYSTEM\WEATHER\SKYSETTINGS\SPACESKYCOLORS. MBIN
METADATA\SIMULATION\SOLARSYSTEM\WEATHER\SKYSETTINGS\SPACERARESKYCOLORS. MBIN
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About Available Versions
I keep all of my uploaded files marked (on the Files page) with their packing date and version of the MBINCompiler I used to pack it. Any older mod that is no longer compatible with the current version of No Man's Sky will be demoted to the "Old Files" subsection, but will remain available for download. If I have missed one, please tell me.
This means that any mod files which are not hidden or demoted to the "Old Files" area can be expected to work.
MBINCompiler versions exactly match the version of No Man's Sky that was current when the MBINCompiler was made, as does the MOD version number. In other words, MBINCompiler version = NMS version. This fact can be used to figure out which Legacy mods work with which Legacy versions of No Man's Sky.
Installation
Extract archive contents to GAMEDATA\MODS
Credits and Special Thanks!
Hello Games for making the wonderful, vast, and fun game, No Man's Sky!
monkeyman192 for the MBINCompiler and his continued efforts to keep it up-to-date
Tub0Crisco for the No Man's Sky Mod Station A. K. A. NMSMS
Big thanks to any and all of you lovely people who offer donations! It is greatly appreciated, and will help me buy lunch while I'm busy being a broke college student! :D
And, of course, all of the other modders who make mods too! It is very common that I inspect the work of other modders to learn how things are done. RangerDulann, WoodyMontana, jasondude, Gumsk, Mjjstral, moddinaccount, Devilin Pixy, saa044, and others have all helpe
Exosolar's and Babs' Expanse is a large overhaul for Diversity of Space Colors, promising that you'll never see the same solar system twice. With 1,684 endorsements and 64,796 downloads, it's a popular visual mod for players seeking variety in space scenery.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,684 endorsements
- Massive download count (64,796) shows real demand
- Fresh take on space visuals—no more repetitive systems
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Diversity of Space Colors as a base mod—not standalone
- Last updated May 2026—may not be compatible with future game patches
For space sim players who are tired of seeing the same generic systems and want a visual overhaul that adds variety. If you already use Diversity of Space Colors, this is a must-try. Skip if you prefer vanilla visuals or don't want to mess with dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Diversity of Space Colors is installed first—this mod builds on it.
- Check the mod's page for any load order instructions, as visual overhauls can conflict.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- No Mans Sky Mods
- Author
- Exosolar and Babscoole
- Version
- 6.42
- Downloads
- 64,796
- Endorsements
- 1,684
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 8/26/2019
- Updated
- 5/29/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
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Create /MODS/ folder in /GAMEDATA/PCBANKS/. Delete DISABLEMODS.TXT.
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