

In addition to mining, the Nomad can be a very useful tool that you can upgrade with various mods. Just watch the graphs and select an area rich with minerals and other resources. Keep in mind, only one probe can be launch in each mining area (defined by the circular radius around the probe) so it’s important to choose your locations wisely. When you’re ready to collect the minerals, send in a probe to do the heavy lifting for you. Keep an eye on the graphs showing how rich nearby deposits are so you know when and where to begin your mining adventure.

This helps you figure out if it’s worth stopping or if you should just continue on your way. Open the mining computer (right on the d-pad) to determine how rich these deposits are. You can activate a forward station to find a mining zone, but if you get close to any resource deposits, the icon in the top left corner of the screen will begin to blink. When you acquire the Nomad vehicle a mining icon will also appear on your map. Once you have the Nomad to romp around in you can take mining to the next level. You’ll find plenty of these as you explore various planets throughout the galaxy, but it’s important to collect these resources so you can make new and better gear. At the most basic level, mining for resources essentially consists of looking for rocks that are out of place or stand out from the rest of the environment.
