Where Can I Find Giant Eggs in No Man’s Sky?
Giant eggs in No Man’s Sky are not a single, defined item you’ll find scattered around. Instead, the concept of “giant eggs” is primarily associated with creature eggs that have been manipulated using the game’s egg sequencing mechanic. While you won’t stumble upon enormous, ready-to-collect eggs in the wild, you can create them. Essentially, you’ll start with a normal egg from a companion creature and then use the Egg Sequencer at the Space Anomaly to drastically increase its size.
So, to get your hands on what one might consider “giant eggs” in NMS, you first need to obtain regular creature eggs and utilize the Egg Sequencer’s features. Here’s a breakdown of the process:
- Taming a Creature: You need to first befriend and tame a creature before you can obtain an egg. This is done by feeding a creature the appropriate Creature Pellets.
- Obtaining the Egg: Once a creature is a companion, it will, under the right conditions, lay an egg. This typically happens after a short period, but it will need to be on a planet with compatible conditions to the one they were discovered on.
- Using the Egg Sequencer: Head to the Space Anomaly and locate the Egg Sequencer. This is a device that allows you to modify various attributes of the egg.
- Modifying the Egg: One of the main modification options within the Egg Sequencer is the “Weight/Height” modifier. By overdosing this modifier, you can drastically increase the size of the creature that will hatch from the egg. This is how you create the equivalent of a giant egg, which will eventually hatch into a very large creature.
While the term “giant egg” isn’t in the official game lexicon, it’s this manipulation of normal eggs through the Egg Sequencer that allows players to essentially create their own versions. You’ll need to understand how to manipulate creature growth and anatomy using this mechanism in order to get the large results that feel like they came from a giant egg.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where do I find regular creature eggs in No Man’s Sky?
Regular creature eggs are not directly found in the wild. Instead, they are produced by tamed and befriended creatures that you have made your companions. You need to feed them Creature Pellets first to befriend them. They will then lay eggs periodically.
2. What is the Egg Sequencer, and where can I find it?
The Egg Sequencer is a device located in the Space Anomaly. It allows you to alter the genetic properties of creature eggs before they hatch. This includes modifying their weight/height, anatomy, color, and personality. You’ll find it near other crafting and modifying NPCs at the anomaly.
3. How do I use the Egg Sequencer to make a creature bigger?
To increase the size of the creature, you need to overdose the “Weight/Height” modifier in the Egg Sequencer. Repeatedly increasing the dosage will result in a larger creature upon hatching.
4. What happens if I underdose the Weight/Height modifier in the Egg Sequencer?
Underdosing the Weight/Height modifier in the Egg Sequencer will make the hatched creature smaller than its normal size. This can be used to create miniature pets.
5. Can I change the appearance of a creature with the Egg Sequencer?
Yes, besides size, you can also alter a creature’s anatomy and color using the Egg Sequencer. This allows for highly personalized companion creatures.
6. How long does it take for a creature egg to hatch?
Regular creature eggs hatch fairly quickly. However, if you are working with Void Eggs, it will take 6 days to hatch unless you have the coopmaster perk from the rancher profession which decreases hatching time to 3 days.
7. What are Void Eggs, and are they different from regular creature eggs?
Void Eggs are special items that trigger a questline to obtain a living ship. They are not obtained from regular pets and are therefore not part of the process of creating large pets through egg sequencing.
8. Where can I find Void Eggs?
Void Eggs are obtained by completing the “Starbirth” mission, which you access by purchasing a Void Egg from the Quicksilver Synthesis Companion on the Space Anomaly.
9. Can I breed creatures in No Man’s Sky?
Yes, befriended creatures can breed. Interestingly, even single males can lay eggs independently. However, they must be on a planet with a compatible environment.
10. Can I have multiple companions in No Man’s Sky?
Yes, you can have multiple animal companions, and the eggs you create can hatch into new pets as well. You will need to manage all of your pets via the companions menu.
11. What do Gravitino Balls have to do with creatures and eggs?
Gravitino Balls are not directly related to creature eggs or the Egg Sequencer. They are valuable resources that trigger Sentinel aggression when picked up in the wild and are typically found on hostile planets.
12. What are whispering eggs, and how are they related to giant eggs?
Whispering Eggs are found on dead or infested planets and do not yield companion creatures. They contain Larval Cores, which are used for crafting and other purposes. They are not directly related to creating giant companions through egg sequencing.
13. Can I ride my giant creatures after they hatch?
Yes, tamed creatures can be ridden once they have been tamed and are large enough. Riding is one of the benefits of having a large, unique companion.
14. Can I get rid of a pet if I don’t want it anymore?
Yes, you can abandon a pet by going to the Pet Menu and selecting the option to remove it.
15. What else can my pet creatures do in No Man’s Sky?
Pets can do a variety of things including scanning for resources, marking hazards, providing torchlight, hunting hostile creatures, locating buildings, digging up valuable treasures, and even deploying shoulder-mounted mining lasers.
By understanding how to tame creatures, acquire eggs, and use the Egg Sequencer, players can create their own “giant eggs” and, in turn, enjoy the unique benefits of large, personalized companions in No Man’s Sky. The system is not about finding giant eggs pre-made, but rather, it’s about the creative and experimental process of making them yourself.