5 most expensive resources in No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky's expansive universe comes with robust base-building elements for players to explore and a variety of planets with unique flora and fauna. The latter also have many valuable resources, which can be either used in crafting or simply traded for in-game currency called units. A handful of resources can, however, be too expensive to purchase.

No Man's Sky contains many vendors and terminals, from where items can be purchased with units. One is liable to come across some very pricey items along the way. This list will benefit those who want to start saving units for such expensive purchases.

Disclaimer: This listicle is subjective and solely reflects the writer’s opinions. The resource prices keep fluctuating and thus the list reflects the pricing as of this writing.

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Somnal Dust and the four other most expensive resources in No Man's Sky

1) Somnal Dust

Somnal Dust is one of the expensive resources (Image via No Man's Sky)

Somnal Dust is one of the most expensive resources in No Man's Sky and can cost players around 1616 units each at the moment. It is useful in crafting Whalesong Flute and also happens to be an important component for a mission named Leviathan in the Loop. One can obtain Somnal Dust from Derelict Freighters as well.

Players can proceed to sell it following the mission since there is no other significant use for this resource. The usability of many items keeps fluctuating owing to regular updates that switch up the gameplay.

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2) Ancestral Memories

Ancestral Memories is used in crafting Whalesong Flute (Image via No Man's Sky)

The Leviathan expedition, one of the game's most lauded updates, involved rare resources like Ancestral Memories. Alongside Somnal Dust, it can be used to craft Whalesong Flute and Memory Resonator. It is also instrumental in the Leviathan in the Loop mission.

Despite having limited uses, Ancestral Memories is one of the priciest items in the game. Players will be happy to know it is not a must-have.

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3) Cursed Dust

Cursed Dust is important in refining process (Image via No Man's Sky)

The recent Interceptor update introduced starships, jetpacks, and more in the game. Cursed Dust, one of the new additions, happens to be quite expensive.

One can only acquire it in the form of a reward from the Bounty Master present in any of the outlaw stations. While this material is not used in crafting or cooking, it is important in the refining process of an item called Residual Goop.

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4) Hexite

Hexite is useful in refining Gold and Nanite (Image via No Man's Sky)

Hexite is costly to purchase, but there are alternative methods to obtain it fortunately. Players can acquire it as a reward for clearing out Nexus missions, from Guild Envoys, or while playing the Starbirth mission.

Hexite, unlike other resources on this list, is broadly useful. It is instrumental in crafting Consciousness Bridge and refining Gold. One can even use Hexite for refining Nanite Clusters.

Players will need to save a lot of units to buy multiple quantities of Hexite since the resource currently costs 654 units each.

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5) Platinum

One can mine asteroids to obtain Platinum (Image via No Man's Sky)

Platinum has been part of this game for a long time. Priced at 505 units each, it is one of the most expensive materials to obtain as of today.

Fortunately, players can acquire it even without spending units. They can simply mine the asteroids they encounter along their journey or explore caves in the search of certain nodes that will reward them with Platinum and other resources.

Platinum is the most useful resource on this list as it can be used in crafting a plethora of items like Cargo Scan Deflector, Sub-Light Amplifier, and Pocket Reality Generator.

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Over time, No Man's Sky has evolved into a well-rounded experience with a wealth of activities to pursue. It is a great game for players who admire exploration and wish to find a planetary settlement to play at their own pace.