Cracking the Cosmic Egg: A Comprehensive Guide to Acquiring Alien Eggs in No Man’s Sky
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So, you’re looking to expand your collection of alien eggs in No Man’s Sky? Excellent choice, intrepid explorer! There’s a whole universe of possibilities hatching from these strange orbs, from valuable resources to bizarre pets and even living starships. Getting your hands on them, however, requires knowing where to look and what to do. The good news is that acquiring alien eggs in No Man’s Sky can involve a variety of methods, each with its own risks and rewards.
Here’s the comprehensive rundown:
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Companion Eggs: The most straightforward method involves your domesticated alien pets. Once an animal is registered as your companion, fed, and has a 24-hour cooldown, it will lay an egg. This is the safest and most reliable method for acquiring new companions with potentially different traits.
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Whispering Eggs (and Larval Cores): These are found around Abandoned Buildings on dead or Infested planets. Each nest contains multiple eggs, which, when destroyed, yield Larval Cores. However, destroying a Whispering Egg immediately attracts the attention of Biological Horrors. Be prepared for a fight! Larval Cores can be used in various crafting recipes and are quite valuable.
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Void Eggs (for Living Ships): These are unique eggs obtained from the Quicksilver Merchant on the Space Anomaly for 3,200 Quicksilver. Void Eggs initiate the “Starbirth” mission, a multi-stage questline that ultimately rewards you with your first Living Ship. Subsequent Living Ships can be acquired by purchasing additional Void Eggs after completing the initial questline.
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Sandworm Egg: This is a limited-time reward. Players must complete Expedition Mode Season 4 to unlock and then claim on any save from the Quicksilver Merchant.
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Humming Sacs: Although technically containing an Albumen Pearl rather than an “egg” in the traditional sense, these sacs found in caves can be considered a type of alien egg. Harvesting pearls from these sacs does not alert Sentinels, unlike gathering pearls from sentient plants. Albumen Pearls are valuable trade goods.
In short, the type of egg you seek determines the method of acquisition. Whether you’re looking for companions, resources, or a sentient starship, No Man’s Sky has an egg-cellent opportunity for you. Now, let’s dive deeper into some frequently asked questions!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Alien Eggs in No Man’s Sky
What Are Whispering Eggs, Exactly?
Whispering Eggs are large, pulsating eggs found in clusters around Abandoned Buildings, typically on dead or infested planets. They contain Larval Cores, which are valuable resources. However, cracking them open summons the Biological Horrors, so come prepared for a fight.
How Do I Farm Whispering Eggs Safely?
While there’s no foolproof way to completely avoid the Biological Horrors, there are a few tactics you can employ to make farming Whispering Eggs safer:
- Terrain Manipulation: Use your terrain manipulator to create cover or trap the Biological Horrors.
- Strategic Placement: Position yourself on a high point, like the roof of the Abandoned Building, to gain a tactical advantage. The Biological Horrors will have a harder time reaching you.
- Powerful Weapons: Equip a fully upgraded weapon, such as a Scatter Blaster or Plasma Launcher, to quickly eliminate the threats.
- Run and Gun: Crack an egg, grab the Larval Core, and immediately run to your ship to escape.
What Are Larval Cores Used For?
Larval Cores are used in various crafting recipes. Their primary use is crafting the Living Slime, Viscous Fluids, and Hadal Cores, materials which in turn are used for upgrading Living Ships. They can also be sold for a decent amount of units.
How Much Are Whispering Eggs (Larval Cores) Worth?
Each Larval Core sells for approximately 100,000 units, making a full stack of five worth around 475,000 units. This makes farming Whispering Eggs a decent way to earn money, especially in the early game.
How Do I Get a Living Ship?
To obtain a Living Ship, you’ll need a Void Egg. You must purchase this from the Quicksilver Merchant on the Space Anomaly for 3,200 Quicksilver. Once you have the egg, warping will eventually trigger the “Starbirth” mission, which will guide you through the process of incubating and hatching your own Living Ship.
What Is Quicksilver, and How Do I Get It?
Quicksilver is a special currency earned by completing daily and weekly missions offered by the Nexus on the Space Anomaly. These missions typically involve exploring planets, fighting enemies, or completing other objectives.
Can I Get Multiple Living Ships?
Yes! Once you’ve completed the “Starbirth” mission, you can purchase additional Void Eggs from the Quicksilver Merchant to acquire more Living Ships. Each Void Egg initiates a new ship acquisition.
What Is the Purpose of Companion Eggs?
Companion Eggs allow you to breed your pets. The offspring may have different traits, such as size, color, or abilities, than their parents. You can also modify companion eggs at the egg sequencer with mutagens to influence these traits further.
How Do I Get a Pet in No Man’s Sky?
To get a pet, you must first befriend a creature on a planet. Feed it the appropriate food until it offers itself as a companion. Then you must register it as a companion. Once registered you can summon them on any planet, breed them, and even dress them up with various accessories!
How Long Does It Take for a Companion to Lay an Egg?
After registering a creature as a companion, there is a 24-hour cooldown before it can lay an egg.
What are the Uses of Pets and Companions?
Keeping your animal companion well cared for brings a host of practical benefits, including: scanning for resources; marking hazards; providing torchlight; hunting hostile creatures; locating buildings; digging up valuable treasures; and deploying their own shoulder-mounted mining lasers.
What is the Rarest Creature in No Man’s Sky?
Rangifae are considered one of the rarest land fauna in the game, with only a 0.25% chance to be found on a planet.
Can I Make Animals Extinct in No Man’s Sky?
Yes, it is possible to accidentally cause a species to become extinct on a planet if you excessively hunt them. However, the game encourages exploration and discovery, not destruction, and the vastness of the universe means there are always more creatures to find. If a possibly extinct creature is rediscovered, it is not considered a Lazarus creature. Instead simply remove its possibly extinct status. However, if it instead becomes certain a creature no longer exists, upgrade its status to extinct.
What’s the Deal with Gravitino Balls?
While not technically “eggs,” Gravitino Balls are valuable resources often found on planets with aggressive Sentinels. Collecting them triggers a Sentinel response. They can be sold for a good profit or used in crafting. Be sure to scan planets before landing to see if Gravitino Balls are present.
Where Can I Learn More About Gaming and Learning?
For more information about how games can be used as learning tools, check out the website of the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org. You’ll find a wealth of research and resources on the intersection of gaming and education.
With this knowledge, you’re well-equipped to embark on your own alien egg-collecting adventure in No Man’s Sky. Happy hatching!