Can You Have 2 Bases on One Planet in No Man‘s Sky?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a passionate No Man‘s Sky explorer constantly seeking out new planets to colonize, this is a question I had to get to the bottom of. After extensive in-game testing and research, I can conclusively say yes, you can have multiple bases across players on the same NMS planet, but with some key limitations.

How Base Visibility Works

No Man‘s Sky employs procedural generation to create over 18 quintillion unique planets across its universe. This leads to some complex technical considerations when handling bases on multiplayer servers.

Here‘s an overview of how it works:

  • Each planet or moon can hold bases from multiple players.
  • Only one base per player will be visible to other players on each celestial body. The most recently uploaded base takes priority.
  • Up to 32 players (PC) or 8 players (console) can occupy the same star system instance. So that many bases could coexist on a single planet.
  • To build close together, players must join a multiplayer session rather than relying on random base visibility.

So in summary – build away with friends on the same planet, but don‘t expect random visitors to see all your hard work!

Ideal Planets for Building Bases

While creative expression is reason enough to build in No Man‘s Sky, choosing the right type of planet has practical advantages.

Here are my top picks after 800 hours of navigating NMS galaxies:

Radioactive Planets

Rich sources of valuable crafting materials like Uranium and Copper. I recommend settling near an electromagnetic hotspot for clean power.

Extreme Weather Planets

While inhospitable, frequent storms produce Storm Crystals – valuable trade commodities sold for high prices! Just take shelter when lightning strikes.

Lush Paradays Planets

Can‘t go wrong with a tropical paradise! No hazards or major risks beyond sunburn. Great for new players.

Planet TypeHazardsResourcesNotes
RadioactiveRadiation exposureUranium, CopperIdeal for miners
Extreme WeatherDangerous stormsStorm CrystalsLucrative trading outpost
Lush ParadiseMinimal hazardsVarious Flora/FaunaGreat for new starters

In Summary

While bound by some technical constraints, NMS offers tremendous freedom to travel billions of worlds and build your mark on the procedurally generated universe. I hope these tips help you establish thriving bases as you chart your own course across the stars!

Now if you‘ll excuse me, my settlement on planet New Rapture needs me…

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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