Unlockable Expedition Exclusive Techs
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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
- 🏆 #10 of 132 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod does a couple of things, it changes Pulse Drive, Launch Thruster and Hyperdrive to be able to be dismantled so you can install the replacement ones, and add the Techs you're not able to get normally anymore, such as Expedition exclusive techs, pre-order techs or techs that were removed from the game.
Ships:
Add Waveform Engine which is a better Pulse Drive. (Expedition Tech)
Add Frameshift Catapult which is a better Hyperdrive. (Expedition Tech)
Add Advanced Launch System which is a better Launch Thruster. (Expedition Tech)
Add Photonix Core which is a Pulse Drive Upgrade. (PS4 Pre-Order Tech)
WARNING:
Since Waveform Engine, Frameshift Catapult and Advanced Launch System are better versions of the mentioned 3 core ship techs, when installing them you SHOULD REMOVE THE OTHER EQUIVALENT ONE FROM THE SHIP otherwise your ship might break and not fly, if you install Waveform Engine, remove Pulse Drive, if you install Frameshift, remove Hyperdrive, if you install Advanced Launch System, remove Launch Thruster or your ship won't fly anymore.
Multitools:
Add Boltcaster SM which is a Boltcaster Upgrade. (PS4 Pre-Order Tech)
Add Plasma Resonator which is a Mining Laser Upgrade. (Previously removed from the game)
Exosuit:
Add Visceral Synthesiser which I have no idea what it does, but it's an exclusive expedition tech so here we are. (Expedition Tech)
Add Archive Override Implant which I have no idea what it does either, but again it's an exclusive expedition tech. (Expedition Tech)
Base Buildings:
Add Utopia Build Station, Portable Exocraft Research Station, Utopia Ship Station, Utopia Exosuit Statio and Utopia Multi-Tool Station, they are portable stations from Utopia Expedition so you can learn new Blueprints without having to do to the Anomaly.
Installing Mods
Follow these steps to install mods.
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[]Browse to No Man's Sky\GAMEDATA.
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]Create a folder named MODS.[]Place the mod folder containing the loose files into the MODS folder (they have to be in the MODS folder itself and not in any subfolder, and no loose files should be inside the MODS folder).
[]Start the game and wait for the splash screen to disappear.
- If done correctly the game will display a warning just before displaying the selection of saved games.
Even if you remove the Mod after installing the Techs on your ship, they will still be there, but you will lose the ability of installing it on other ships of course.
Unlockable Expedition Exclusive Techs lets you dismantle core ship techs and install exclusive or removed techs like Waveform Engine, Frameshift Catapult, and Advanced Launch System. It also adds multitool, exosuit, and base building techs from expeditions and pre-orders. For No Man's Sky players wanting rare tech without grinding expeditions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 864 endorsements and nearly 40k downloads — clearly fills a real need.
- Unlocks exclusive and removed techs that are otherwise impossible to get, perfect for collectors.
- Portable stations let you skip Anomaly trips for blueprints, saving time in the early game.
⚠️ Cons
- Warning about removing equivalent techs is critical — install wrong and your ship won't fly, so read carefully.
- Two exosuit techs have unknown effects — author admits no idea what they do, so you're installing blind.
- Mod requires manual installation steps (browse to folder), which might trip up newer modders.
For No Man's Sky players who missed expedition rewards or want pre-order techs without paying extra. Also great for builders who want portable blueprint stations. Skip if you're happy with vanilla tech and don't care about exclusive items.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Before installing Waveform Engine, Frameshift Catapult, or Advanced Launch System, dismantle the original Pulse Drive, Hyperdrive, or Launch Thruster from your ship to avoid breaking it.
- Use the portable stations from the Utopia Expedition to learn blueprints anywhere — place them on a planet or freighter to save trips to the Anomaly.
- If you're on PC, make sure to back up your save before installing mods, as mods can affect game stability.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- No Mans Sky Mods
- Author
- Syzzle07
- Version
- 6.44
- Downloads
- 39,297
- Endorsements
- 864
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/9/2022
- Updated
- 6/6/2026
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