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No Man’s Sky: How to Get Survey Device

Check out the process you will need to follow to get the No Man's Sky Survey Device
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There is no denying the title of No Man’s Sky had a very rough start to its life following its official release. However, a plethora of incredible updates has transformed the less than stellar game into a worthwhile experience for gamers to enjoy. The latest of the major updates for No Man’s Sky was the Beyond update. This Beyond update has dramatically transformed the space-themed title in a variety of ways. One of the most significant changes is the addition of resource hotspots on planets which will reward players with some beneficial resources if they can find them. Players can find these hidden resource hotspots in No Man’s Sky Beyond with the survey device. If you are interested in learning about how you can get your hands on this particular survey device, be sure to check out everything you need to know below. 

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No Man's Sky Survey Device

No Man’s Sky Survey Device

Players will first need to head to the Nexus Hub on the Space Anomaly. The technology merchant located at the Space Anomaly Nexus Hub will have the survey device blueprint available for purchase. Following your purchase of the survey device blueprint, you will be able to craft this piece of equipment. However, you will need a specific amount of certain resources to craft this piece of equipment. You can find all of the resource requirements you will need to meet to craft the No Man’s Sky survey device below:

  • 3 Sodium Diode
  • 1 Cobalt Mirror
  • 2 Wiring Loom

Players who are successful in crafting this item in No Man’s Sky will be able to reap plenty of benefits by having the ability to locate all of the resources filled hidden hotspots scattered across the planets of the game. 

Will you be crafting the No Man’s Sky survey device and hunting for all of the valuable resources found across the universe of the title? Let us know your plans over on Twitter at @primagames!


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Guides Writer Nicholas enjoys helping fellow members of the video game community learn more about their favorite games. First-person shooters and Battle Royale games are what you can usually find Nicholas playing when he isn't writing. We will congratulate you if you can find a bigger Call of Duty fan than Nicholas, who has been playing since he got Call of Duty 2 with his first Xbox 360. [email protected]