Upgrading Your Freighter in No Man’s Sky: A Comprehensive Guide

Yes, absolutely! You can significantly upgrade your freighter in No Man’s Sky, transforming it from a basic hauler into a powerful mobile base of operations. These upgrades affect various aspects of your freighter, including its storage capacity, combat capabilities, and the effectiveness of your frigate expeditions. This article will explore the various ways you can enhance your freighter and answer some frequently asked questions about freighter management and upgrades in No Man’s Sky.

How to Upgrade Your Freighter

Upgrading your freighter is a multi-faceted process involving several key steps:

1. Salvage Frigate Modules

These are crucial for unlocking blueprints and upgrades for your freighter. They are obtained primarily by:
*   **Raiding pirate ships:** Specifically, targeting the cargo pods of pirate ships often yields **salvage frigate modules**. Be prepared for the system authority to respond and try to keep a high standing with the local system.
*  **Frigate expeditions:** Sending your frigates on missions can sometimes yield these modules as a reward.

• Crashed Freighters: Be sure to loot storage units on crashed freighters as well as they have a chance of holding these valuable modules.

2. Freighter Upgrade Terminal

Located on the central console in your freighter’s control room, the **Upgrade Control terminal** (formerly known as the Freighter Research Terminal) is where you use **salvage frigate modules** to unlock blueprints. These blueprints allow you to build new rooms, enhance your frigate expedition capabilities, and install essential freighter technology.

3. Technology Modules

These modules boost different freighter systems. You can find these at:
*   **Freighter crash sites**:  Look for wreckage in space and on planets to salvage tech modules.
*   **Frigate expeditions**: As with salvage modules, successful frigate missions can reward you with these tech upgrades.

4. Fleet Command Room Upgrades

The **Fleet Command Room**, another important area on your freighter, lets you manage your frigates and send them on expeditions. Through this console, you can manage and enhance the efficiency of your fleet. Upgrades here can improve the speed and success of your frigate missions and provide valuable resources.

5. Choosing the Right Freighter

 While you can upgrade your freighter, **the class (C, B, A, or S) determines its maximum potential**. A high-class freighter will inherently have more base stats and storage. Also, consider the **type of freighter** as they have different sizes and potential. The **Oculus-class is the biggest known regular freighter** and offers more potential space for upgrades.

6. Building Interior Rooms

Expanding your freighter interior is a huge part of the upgrade process. Build rooms such as:
* Teleport Chambers: Allows quick travel to and from your freighter.
* Storage Rooms: Increase the amount of cargo your freighter can hold.
* Agricultural Bays: Start an on-board farm to make rare resources.

7. Hypercore Fuel

Warping your freighter between systems is essential for finding new resources and potential freighter upgrades. Make sure to keep your hypercore reserves at an acceptable level.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where is the freighter upgrade terminal located?

The Freighter Upgrade Terminal (now officially called the Upgrade Control) is located at the central console in the command room of your freighter. It looks like a small, interactive computer panel and is often the central point of the room.

2. How do I increase my freighter fleet size?

You can increase the number of frigates in your fleet by approaching and inspecting them. You will be hailed by the frigate and can then decide to recruit it. Also, you can purchase additional freighters and can own up to 12.

3. How many frigates can I have in my fleet?

You can command a maximum of 30 frigates within your freighter fleet.

4. What is the largest freighter I can acquire?

The **Oculus-class freighter** is currently the largest regular freighter available in No Man's Sky.

5. How can I find freighter technology modules?

**Freighter technology modules** can be found by looting crashed freighters, completing frigate expeditions, or completing certain missions at The Nexus. You can also find them on certain mission boards.

6. What is the easiest way to acquire freighter salvage modules?

**Pirating cargo pods** is often the quickest method for gathering **salvage frigate modules**. Target the specific pods with the **salvage** icon and be aware that doing so will reduce your standing with the controlling faction of the system you are in. 

7. Can my freighter be attacked?

Yes, freighters can be attacked by pirates. It’s recommended that you have defensive turrets and a good squadron of fighter ships to ward off any attackers.

8. Can I put a teleporter in my freighter?

Yes, you can build a **Teleport Chamber** in your freighter that will allow you to quickly travel to and from it.

9. How do I get more freighter fuel?

You can craft **frigate fuel** using a blueprint obtained from the freighter command mission. The basic blueprint requires 50 Di-hydrogen and 50 Tritium. Larger fuel amounts can also be crafted with more resources.

10. How do I get a free freighter in No Man’s Sky?

You can get a free freighter by rescuing it from a pirate attack. This battle will usually occur after a few warp jumps. After defeating the pirates you can claim the freighter, but do not claim the first one. Claim payment and the next freighter will be free.

11. Should I accept the free freighter or payment the first time?

It is recommended that you choose payment for the first saved freighter, as it doesn’t matter the type, they will always be less than 19 slots. This ensures the next freighter will be free, and you can get a larger one.

12. Is it possible to get a living freighter in No Man’s Sky?

Yes, **living frigates** can be acquired, but they require completing fleet missions and obtaining the **Dream Aerial** blueprint. Once obtained you can start the specific quest to encounter and acquire living frigates.

13. How much does an S-Class freighter cost?

**Regular Freighters** range from 5M to 23M units, while **Capital Freighters** cost between 26.15M and 178M units, all depending on the class. An **S-Class freighter** will be on the higher end of this range.

14. How do I get Frigate Tech?

You can get frigate tech from storage units aboard crashed freighters (7.5%), by completing certain missions in the Nexus (4%), certain mission board jobs (2-4%), and through looting crates aboard derelict freighters (2.5%)

15. How do I make frigate fuel?

Frigate Fuel (200 Tonnes) can be crafted with 200 Di-hydrogen + 200 Tritium. 50 Tonne batches can also be created but require smaller amounts of resources.

Conclusion

Upgrading your freighter in No Man’s Sky is a significant undertaking that dramatically improves your gameplay experience. From acquiring salvage frigate modules to building a fleet of frigates, your freighter will become a highly functional and customizable mobile base for your interstellar journey. Remember to explore all your upgrade options and build the freighter that best fits your needs in this expansive universe.