No Man's Sky: 10 Pro Tips to Make Billions of Units Quickly

Introduction

In No Man's Sky, Units are the lifeblood of your interstellar empire. Whether you're buying a new freighter, upgrading your multitool, or just flexing your wealth, having billions in the bank opens up the entire galaxy. While grinding on planets can be slow, veteran explorers have discovered efficient methods to rake in cash fast. Here are 10 pro tips to make billions of Units quickly.

1. Master the Trade Loop

The most reliable early-game method is the classic trade loop. Install an Economy Scanner on your ship, then search for systems with starred economies (e.g., Mining, Power Generation). Buy low from a system in economic boom or with high supply, then sell high in a system that demands those goods. Use the Pilgrim Star Path or coordinate apps to find optimal routes. A fully upgraded ship can make 50-100 million Units per hour.

2. Scrap High-Class Ships

Ship scrapping is a golden goose. Buy cheap A- or S-class shuttles or explorers from space stations for under 20 million Units, then scrap them at a station's scrap dealer. You'll get S-class upgrades (sell for nanites) and valuable components like Storage Augmentations (worth 25-50 million each on the market). With a little investment, you can turn 100 million into 300 million in under an hour.

3. Farm Sentinel Interceptors

Sentinel Interceptors are the cream of the crop. Engage Sentinels on dissonant planets (purple star systems) until you trigger a Sentinel freighter battle. Destroy the freighter's shield generators, then board and claim the Interceptors inside. Each one sells for 40-100 million Units, and you can spawn multiple encounters per day by hopping between dissonant worlds.

4. Build a Stasis Device Farm

For true endgame wealth, set up a Stasis Device farm. This requires a base on a planet with Radon, Nitrogen, and Sulphurine deposits, plus plants like Faecium and Frostwort. Use Mineral Extractors and Gas Extractors to automate production. One Stasis Device sells for 15.6 million Units, and a well-optimized farm can produce 4-5 per hour. That's 70 million Units per hour passively.

5. Scan Everything with S-Class Modules

If you prefer exploration, max out your Scanning visor with three S-class upgrades from multitool vendors. With a fully upgraded scanner, scanning a rare animal can net 350,000-500,000 Units. On a lush planet with many fauna, you can earn 5-10 million Units in 15 minutes. Combine with planet hopping for quick cash.

6. Raid Freighters in Pirate Systems

In pirate-controlled systems, you can attack freighter cargo pods without losing reputation. Focus on the Bulkhead pods (they drop valuable components) and loot Frighter Modules. Each frigate module sells for 1-2 million Units, and a raid can yield 15-20 modules. Just watch out for sentinel reinforcements.

7. Become a Galactic Trader on the App

Use the Assistant for No Man's Sky app to track trade commodities in real time. Set up a network of trade outposts in wealthy systems and ferry goods between stations. This method is especially effective if you have a hauler with high cargo capacity. Some players report 100 million Units per hour using this route.

8. Sell Unwanted Upgrades for Nanites

Don't just sell ship and suit upgrades for Units—they're worth more in nanites. But you can also convert nanites into Units. Buy Suspicious Packets or X-class upgrades from pirate stations, open them, and sell the resulting upgrades. Some X-class upgrades are junk but can be sold for several thousand Units each. With enough, you can turn nanites into millions.

9. Crash the Economy with Cobalt

The classic cobalt crash still works. Buy all the cobalt from a space station's trade terminal, then sell it all back in the same station to crash the price. Then buy it back at a 90% discount. Travel to a new system and repeat. With a stack of 50,000 cobalt, you can make 10-20 million per crash. Scale up with more inventory space.

10. Buy Low at Autophage Camps

Autophage camps on dissonant planets offer heavily discounted Multi-Tool upgrades and Starship AI Valves. These items can be resold for huge profits at regular space stations. Check every camp you find; sometimes they stock items worth 5-10 million Units for just a fraction of the price.

With these strategies, you'll be swimming in Units before you know it. Whether you prefer active trading, passive farming, or dangerous raids, No Man's Sky offers a path to wealth for every playstyle. What's your go-to money method? Share in the comments!