JJs Better Ships
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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
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 28 Ships mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
JJs Better Ships
Version 5. 3
Author JJhookah
Updated for Swarm 6. 43
See below for Version changes.
Removes C class and makes S Class ships as common as other ships.
All ships types are still available but will be S, A and B class only.
Install
Step 1 : Extract from zip.
Step 2 : Open the extracted unzipped folder and copy the JJs. Better. Ships folder found inside to your No Man's Sky\GAMEDATA\MODS folder.
Create a Mods folder if you don't already have one.
Ensure mods are enabled in No Mans Sky / binaries / SETTINGS / GCMODSETTINGS. MXML :
<Property name="DisableAllMods" value="false" />
Uninstall
Delete JJs. Better. Ships folder from No Man's Sky\GAMEDATA\MODS
Made with TubOcrisco's excellent NMS MODDING STATION.
Special Thanks again to Monkeyman192 for updating compilers.
Would also like to thank JovianStone for help locating a certain file.
Modifies: INVENTORYTABLE. MBIN
AISPACESHIPMANAGER. MBIN
Version 1. 1 changes
Fixed shuttles, haulers, fighters, explorers and freighters not spawning in S class.
Thanks to Majora4613 for bringing this to my attention.
Also added optional "No Shuttles" version as suggested by Majora4613.
Please only use one version at a time.
Version 1. 2 Changes
Added police ship and police freighters. {see new pics}
Made ambient freighter spawns warp in.
Added "warp in" Capital Freighters to secondary "warp in" fleet.
Increased possible size of secondary fleet spawn.
Version 1. 2 uses above mentioned files plus: EXPERIENCESPAWNTABLE. MBIN
Uses different files to Redmas "Massive Fleet" but I would not recommend trying to use these two mods together.
Fully compatible with my "Planetary Freighters" mod.
Highly recommend using "No Blinding Freighters" by Lo2k.
Version 1. 3 changes
Fixed issue of police ships spawning in place of fighters, especially in Vykeen systems.
V 1. 4 NEXT
Updated for NEXT
For compatibility and functionality police ships and police freighters have been removed from mod.
Recruitable frigates are only available in ambient spawns {All spawns that don't have capital freighters}
Recruitable frigates classes are unaffected by mod.
Modifies: INVENTORYTABLE. MBIN
AISPACESHIPMANAGER. MBIN
EXPERIENCESPAWNTABLE. MBIN
Updated for 1. 63
Reduced frequency of Exotics.
Added optional "No Exotics" version as requested.
All versions updated for 1. 7 Abyss.
V 1. 7
All versions updated for Beyond
All versions updated for Synthesis
All versions updated for 2. 31
Added new Alien ships.
All versions updated for 2. 61. 1 Desolation
Improved ship spawns balance.
Fixed ambient freighter warp in's
Added new optional "More Exotics" version, specifically designed for use with JJs Exotics or anyone who just can't get enough Exotics !
All versions updated for Origins 3. 03
All versions updated for Prisms
Added optional new "No Aliens" { Living Ships } version.
Note : Alien ships can still be acquired with the default in game method in the "No Aliens" versions but will not spawn as they do in all other versions at Space Stations, Trading Posts etc.
Updated for Frontiers. { Main version only }
Added Expeditions Golden Vector fighter ships. { see Pics }
V 2. 4
Updated for Sentinel 3. 82
Updated for Outlaws.
Added sail ships to regular ship spawns.
JJs Better Ships is a No Man's Sky mod that removes C-class ships and makes S-class ships as common as other classes, while keeping all ship types available. It also adds police ships, warp-in freighters, and larger fleet spawns. Updated for Swarm 6.43, it has 3,260 endorsements and is actively maintained.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 3,260 endorsements and over 125k downloads — this mod is battle-tested.
- Actively updated (June 2026) and compatible with the latest Swarm update, so you're not stuck with a broken mod.
- Simple install: just drop the folder into your MODS directory and you're done — no complicated setup.
⚠️ Cons
- Removing C-class ships might make early game progression too easy for some players, since you'll see S-class ships more often.
- The mod modifies core game files (INVENTORYTABLE.MBIN, AISPACESHIPMANAGER.MBIN, EXPERIENCESPAWNTABLE.MBIN), so it could conflict with other ship-related mods.
- No explicit compatibility notes for multiplayer or other major mods — you'll need to test with your own mod list.
For No Man's Sky players who are tired of hunting for S-class ships and want a higher chance of finding them without grinding. Also great for players who want more variety in fleet spawns and enjoy seeing capital freighters warp in. Skip if you like the challenge of earning your S-class or if you prefer a more vanilla ship economy.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to set 'DisableAllMods' to 'false' in GCMODSETTINGS.MXML, or the mod won't load.
- If you use the 'No Shuttles' version, don't install the regular version at the same time — pick one.
- Back up your save before installing if you're worried about changes to ship spawns, though the mod is safe to remove by deleting the folder.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- No Mans Sky Mods
- Author
- JJhookah
- Version
- 5.3
- Downloads
- 125,533
- Endorsements
- 3,260
- Category
- Ships
- Created
- 10/29/2017
- Updated
- 6/3/2026
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