Want to accumulate one of the most valuable elements in the universe? In our No Man’s Sky Platinum guide, we cover every way to gather this rare silicate, from blasting asteroids to harvesting plants. We’ll also show you how to refine Platinum and which upgrades and items need it most.
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Platinum is one of the most valuable resources you can acquire. This blue silicate element is highly sought after across the galaxy for its durability and versatility. Whether you’re creating upgrades or trading for profit, Platinum is always a valuable find. It’s also the priciest single element available in the game.
What Platinum Is Used For
Platinum is essential for building and upgrading. You’ll use it in ship and exosuit components, as well as a wide variety of blueprints. Think jetpack upgrades, grenade launchers, and shields—many of the blueprints you find will demand Platinum.
Even though it’s powerful, Platinum isn’t used for cooking, so you can save it all for crafting, refining, or trading.
Where to Find Platinum in No Man’s Sky
There are several ways to find Platinum. Some are fast, others take more work, but all are worthwhile.
- Blue flora on planets: Platinum is often hidden in blue flowers, making it fairly easy to spot while exploring lush worlds.
- Asteroids: Blast crystalline or amorphous asteroids in space for a steady stream of Platinum.
- Galactic Trade Terminals: Purchase directly from vendors at Space Stations or from Ship Traders to save time.
- Freighter cargo: Destroy cargo pods on freighters to get Platinum. Risky, but effective.
- Caves and deposits: Some minerals in caves contain Platinum as a secondary element.
If you’re farming in space, asteroids are your most dependable choice. On planets, use your Analysis Visor to scan flora quickly and identify blue Platinum plants.
Refining Platinum
Platinum is also connected to the refining system. You can refine Tritium into Platinum, which is very useful if you’ve been farming asteroids for fuel. This provides an alternative option when you can’t find deposits or prefer not to spend units at a terminal.
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