No Speed Lines and Particles in Space
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #23 of 35 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This simple mod removes the rainbow speed lines when boosting or pulsing in space. It also removes the fluffy little particles floating around up there when you aren't boosting or pulsing. You can choose both or just one.
Installation - Place the .pak file you choose into the PCBANKS folder and delete the SHADERCACHE folder. Start Game.
This simple UI mod for No Man's Sky removes the rainbow speed lines during boosting or pulsing and the floating particles in space. Players can choose to remove both effects or just one by selecting the appropriate .pak file. Last updated in 2016, it has 288 endorsements and 7,286 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 288 endorsements and over 7,000 downloads.
- Simple drop-in installation—just place the .pak file and delete the shader cache.
- Gives you control—pick which visual effect to remove, or both.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—may not work with current game versions after major updates.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you can't see the effect before installing.
- Removing particles might reduce the sense of speed and space ambience for some players.
For No Man's Sky players who find the speed lines and particles distracting or immersion-breaking during space travel. Skip if you enjoy the visual flair or want a more modern, actively maintained mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- After placing the .pak file, be sure to delete the SHADERCACHE folder as instructed to avoid visual glitches.
- If you're unsure which file to use, start with the one that removes both effects—you can always switch later.
- Since the mod is old, back up your original files or note the game version you're on in case you need to revert.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- No Mans Sky Mods
- Author
- Satay101
- Version
- N/A
- Downloads
- 7,286
- Endorsements
- 288
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 8/25/2016
- Updated
- 8/25/2016
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Create /MODS/ folder in /GAMEDATA/PCBANKS/. Delete DISABLEMODS.TXT.
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