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About this mod
Increases the material cost required to install technology modules like the jetpack, scanner, and hazard protection. Choose from versions that multiply installation requirements by x2 up to x100 for a more strategic and resource-driven upgrade experience.
- Permissions and credits
Tested for: Relics
This mod increases the material cost required to install technology modules in No Man's Sky. It’s made for players who want technology upgrades to feel more valuable, planned, and resource-hungry — not just something slapped on at every opportunity.
Depending on the version you download, tech installation costs are increased by x2, x5, x10, up to x100 — pick how punishing your upgrade path should be.
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⚙️ Choose Your Tech Challenge
Each version of the mod applies a different multiplier to the installation requirements of technologies:
- 🟢 x2 – Just a bit tighter on resources
- 🟡 x5 – Stock up before upgrading
- 🟠 x10 – Carefully plan your tech loadouts
- 🔴 x20 – Expensive by design
- 🔴 x50 – Tech becomes commitment
- 🟥 x100 – The HardcoreSky way
🧬 What’s affected:
❌ What’s not affected:
This mod aims to make your technology choices meaningful. Upgrades cost more, which means fewer throwaway installs and more strategic thinking. It rewards preparedness and penalizes spammy upgrading.
🛠️ Installation Instructions
Place the contents of the downloaded .zip in your GAMEDATA\MODS folder (not PCBANKS). Make sure DISABLEMODS.TXT is deleted if present.
🔗 Check out my other HardcoreSky mods:
Planetary System Scanner - Rework by Azunain
HardcoreSky – Nanite Cost Increase at the Anomaly
HardcoreSky – Salvaged Data Cost Increase for Base Buildings
HardcoreSky – Reduced Hazard Protection Duration
HardcoreSky - Increased Building Material Costs
HardcoreSky - Increased Crafting Costs
This mod increases the material cost required to install technology modules in No Man's Sky. It’s made for players who want technology upgrades to feel more valuable, planned, and resource-hungry — not just something slapped on at every opportunity.
Depending on the version you download, tech installation costs are increased by x2, x5, x10, up to x100 — pick how punishing your upgrade path should be.
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⚙️ Choose Your Tech Challenge
Each version of the mod applies a different multiplier to the installation requirements of technologies:
- 🟢 x2 – Just a bit tighter on resources
- 🟡 x5 – Stock up before upgrading
- 🟠 x10 – Carefully plan your tech loadouts
- 🔴 x20 – Expensive by design
- 🔴 x50 – Tech becomes commitment
- 🟥 x100 – The HardcoreSky way
🧬 What’s affected:
- The Amount value in each technology’s installation requirements
- Tech install costs (jetpack, scanner, hazard mods, ship tech, etc.)
- Progression pacing, upgrade planning, and nanite strategy
❌ What’s not affected:
- Craftable products or recipes
- Base building costs
- Exocraft/freighter upgrades
- Hazard protection duration
- Blueprint unlocks or rewards
This mod aims to make your technology choices meaningful. Upgrades cost more, which means fewer throwaway installs and more strategic thinking. It rewards preparedness and penalizes spammy upgrading.
🛠️ Installation Instructions
Place the contents of the downloaded .zip in your GAMEDATA\MODS folder (not PCBANKS). Make sure DISABLEMODS.TXT is deleted if present.
No Man's Sky
└── GAMEDATA
└── MODS
└── TechCost_x10
🔗 Check out my other HardcoreSky mods:
Planetary System Scanner - Rework by Azunain
HardcoreSky – Nanite Cost Increase at the Anomaly
HardcoreSky – Salvaged Data Cost Increase for Base Buildings
HardcoreSky – Reduced Hazard Protection Duration
HardcoreSky - Increased Building Material Costs
HardcoreSky - Increased Crafting Costs