How Many Storage Containers Can You Build in No Man’s Sky?
The question of storage in No Man’s Sky is a crucial one for any aspiring explorer, trader, or base builder. Resources are the lifeblood of progress, and having sufficient storage is essential to efficiently manage your inventory. Directly addressing the main question: In No Man’s Sky, you can build a maximum of ten Storage Containers per base and per freighter. These containers are numbered 0 through 9 (though they can be renamed for easy identification) and serve as accessible storage hubs for your gathered resources and crafted products.
Understanding Storage Containers in No Man’s Sky
Storage Containers in No Man’s Sky are more than just simple boxes to hold your belongings. They are essentially access points to a shared storage space. Whether you place them on a planetary base or your freighter, the underlying storage is the same, meaning any items placed in Container 1 on your base will be the same items accessible via Container 1 on your freighter, or any other base where you have built a container 1.
Each of these ten containers holds fifty stacks of items. Considering typical stacks in the game are usually limited to 9,999 for basic resources and 10 for rare and special items, this provides considerable capacity for your inventory needs.
How Storage Containers Work
The crucial point to understand about these containers is that they function as entry points to designated storage slots. When you place items into a storage container (for example, Container 3), those items are tied to that specific slot, not the container itself. This means that if you were to delete the physical Container 3 in your base, the items remain safe and can be retrieved as long as you rebuild a Container 3 again.
This system allows for flexibility, but it is key to keep track of what items you have stored in which container slot, as the containers themselves only work as access points. Think of each container number as a portal rather than a container itself. It’s not the container that matters, but the number associated with it.
Accessing Storage
Access to your storage containers differs based on location. On your freighter, you can access your containers directly from the freighter inventory tab using drag-and-drop functionality, which allows for fast transfers. On a planet, the primary way to interact with them is directly by interacting with the containers themselves, making the transfer process slightly more tedious than on a freighter.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To further clarify storage mechanisms and capabilities within No Man’s Sky, here are some frequently asked questions:
1. What are the inventory limitations in No Man’s Sky?
Beyond storage containers, your primary inventories consist of your Exosuit, Starship, and Freighter. The Exosuit inventory has a general inventory, tech inventory, and a cargo inventory which can be expanded via Cargo Bulkheads. Starships similarly have inventory which can be increased. The maximum number of inventory slots for Starships is 120 (12×10) for the Cargo inventory and the freighter allows for 10 storage containers each holding 50 stacks of materials.
2. How can I increase inventory slots on my Exosuit?
To expand your Exosuit inventory, you’ll need Cargo Bulkheads. These can be obtained from various sources like rewards for saving freighters from pirate attacks, exploring derelict freighters, or purchasing them at space stations.
3. What is the max storage ship in NMS?
The maximum inventory for starships is 120 Cargo Slots. This requires substantial in-game units to fully upgrade, but is crucial for carrying large quantities of resources and tradable goods. The total unit cost to max out Cargo inventory slots is capped at 36,750,000 units.
4. Do I need all the hyperdrive upgrades in NMS?
No. Prior to the Next update, you did need all three hyperdrive upgrades. Now if you can craft the Indium Drive, it’s the only one you need. It allows you to jump to yellow, green, blue, and red systems, negating the need for all other drives.
5. How many frigates can I have in my fleet?
Once you command a freighter, you can own up to 30 frigates. These frigates can be sent on expeditions to gather resources and rewards, expanding your reach beyond single-player exploration.
6. How big is the universe in NMS?
The universe of No Man’s Sky is vast, containing over 18 quintillion (18,446,744,073,709,551,616) possible planets to discover. It is not infinite, but the procedurally generated nature ensures almost infinite uniqueness.
7. Is the NMS map endless?
No. Although the game features a near-limitless sense of space and exploration, there are roughly 18 quintillion planets. It is a very large game, but not endless.
8. How long does it take to 100% complete No Man’s Sky?
Completing the main objectives takes approximately 30.5 hours. However, achieving 100% completion can take upwards of 140 hours, as it involves exploring all aspects of the game, including base building, freighter management, and deep exploration.
9. How big is a galaxy in No Man’s Sky?
A single galaxy, like the Euclid Galaxy, is massive. Each galaxy has a symmetrical build, with a length and width of roughly 819,000 light-years from the center.
10. What happens if you refuse the Atlas in NMS?
Refusing the Atlas path teleports your ship to the exotic planet reached by the final interface portal, concluding the mission immediately. This allows you to bypass the Atlas questline, but is a deviation from the primary story.
11. What is the rarest freighter in NMS?
The S-Class Freighter is the rarest, possessing the best stats and efficiency. Acquiring an S-Class Freighter is free but requires a considerable amount of time spent warping from system to system to spawn a freighter encounter where an S-Class variant is available.
12. What is the point of going to the center of the galaxy in NMS?
The Galaxy Center is the only direct gateway to the next galaxy in the game’s numerical order. Reaching the center allows players to traverse galaxies permanently, and is the main method of galaxy travel outside the Atlas storyline.
13. Is there a base component limit in NMS?
Yes. There is a limit of 16,000 base objects per save, and a 3,000 component upload limit per base. Bases that exceed the 3,000 part limit cannot be uploaded for others to visit.
14. How many ships can you own at once in NMS?
Players can own up to 12 starships at a time. This was increased from 6 in the Fractal update, allowing for more collecting of various ship types.
15. How many freighters can you own in NMS?
You can only own one freighter at a time. However, you can have 30 frigates supporting your freighter, which you manage on your freighter’s bridge.
Conclusion
Effective storage management is critical for success in No Man’s Sky. The maximum of ten Storage Containers per base and freighter, coupled with the understanding of how they function, provides a robust system for storing your valuable resources. With careful planning and a solid grasp of the game’s inventory system, players can amass a considerable amount of items to fuel their adventures across the vast universe of No Man’s Sky. Understanding the underlying mechanics of storage is key to efficient exploration, trading, and base building within the game.