Cargo bulkheads are found in derelict
No Man’s Sky Exosuit Tech Slots Upgrade Guide
Expanding your exosuit tech slots in No Man’s Sky lets you carry more upgrades and survive hostile planets longer. Players can increase capacity through drop pod encounters, cargo bulkheads, and space station vendors.
Locate Drop Pods on Planets
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Drop pods appear as red icons
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on your scanner when you are within
Drop pods appear as red icons on your scanner when you are within a few hundred units. Interact with the pod and pay the required carbon or ferrite dust to unlock one additional exosuit slot. Repeat the process on each new planet you visit.
Use Cargo Bulkheads
freighters and certain space station missions. Each
Cargo bulkheads are found in derelict freighters and certain space station missions. Each bulkhead grants an extra slot when applied at a space station exosuit terminal. Save these rare items for later stages when slots become more expensive.
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Visit Space Station Merchants
Exosuit upgrade merchants at space stations sell slots for increasing amounts of units. Prices start low and rise with each purchase, so plan your budget and buy slots early in your playthrough.
Prioritise Hazard Protection
After unlocking new slots, install hazard protection upgrades first. These modules protect against extreme temperatures and radiation, giving you more time to explore without taking damage.