Ever dreamt of a starship in No Man’s Sky that’s not just a mode of transportation, but a true home? A massive, flying fortress where you and your friends can live, work, and explore the universe together? In the latest update, that dream has become a reality with the introduction of the No Man’s Sky Corvette Ship. These colossal vessels are game-changers, offering unparalleled customization, multi-crew gameplay, and a new way to explore the stars. Today, we will walk you through everything you need to know about the Corvette starship, from how to build your first one to how it will transform your adventures.
What is a Corvette Ship?
The Corvette is a brand-new class of starship introduced in the massive Voyagers Update (6.0), and it stands apart from every other vessel in the game. Unlike a sleek fighter or a bulky hauler, a Corvette is a “fully bespoke ship with furnished interiors” designed to accommodate multiple players at once. Think of it less as a ship and more as a colossal, fully functional mobile base that you can fly across star systems.
The developers have explained that the Corvette “comes with you everywhere, which totally changes how you play”. The immense scale of this feature comes with a significant overhaul of the game’s core engine, with the developers reworking its technical foundations to allow players to travel seamlessly in a ship that has a fully walkable, dynamic interior. This monumental effort allows for “multiple physics worlds,” which means you can walk around your Corvette, even as it speeds through space, without any stability issues. The underlying technology for these large, crewed ships is so groundbreaking that it is even being used to build the boats and sea vessels in Hello Games’ next project, Light No Fire.
The Corvette boasts a powerful pulse drive, making it faster than many single-occupancy ships, and it comes with autopilot features that can steer you to a space station, discovered planet, or mission destination. Its core identity is that of a powerful, cooperative exploration vessel, designed to turn lonely interstellar journeys into shared adventures.
How to Get and Build a Corvette in No Man’s Sky?
To get and build your first Corvette in No Man’s Sky, you need to first go to the Space Station. Then you will have to find the new Corvette Workshop. Here’s how:
- Find the Workshop: Fly to any Space Station in the galaxy. After you exit your ship, turn to face the shops on the left side of the station. You will see a set of four teleporter pads on the floor. Step into one of these, and it will transport you to a new, exclusive area containing the Corvette Workshop.
- Start the Build: The workshop terminal is your hub for everything Corvette-related. Here, you can select the option to assemble a new ship, purchase basic parts, or trade in the parts you have already found on your adventures. The game provides a quick tutorial to guide you through building your first Corvette, so don’t worry about getting lost in the process. The tutorial will guide you through the key components required to get started, including the cockpit, reactor core, engines, and landing gear. A useful tip from veteran players is to purchase at least two sets of landing gear and two wings immediately to avoid headaches later.
- Build Piece by Piece: The Corvette is built using a modular system. You assemble your ship by snapping together parts from a large catalog of structural and decorative modules. These parts include everything from hulls, wings, engines, and windows to shield generators, weapons, and decorative peripherals. You can start with a basic layout and then return to the workshop terminal to make changes later. The workshop can even store a “draft” of your Corvette, allowing you to save your work and come back to it whenever you’re ready.
Keep in mind that the Corvette is a starship class, and each one you build will count towards your total starship limit. This means you can have more than one Corvette, so if you want to experiment with different designs, you absolutely can. After your Corvette is finalized, you can still edit it by returning to the workshop and selecting the teleporter pad with an icon hovering over it, which means your active Corvette is ready for modification.
That’s everything you need to know for how to get and build your first Corvette in No Man’s Sky. For more guides like this, check out our dedicated No Man’s Sky Guides page for topics like how to get better Starships, how you can find Paradise Planets, and more helpful topics.