A creative player of No Man’s Sky has shown off their impressive skills by crafting a detailed recreation of the well-loved Imperial Shuttle from Star Wars using the game’s base-building mechanics. This component of the game allows players to build intricate bases for storing items, gathering resources, and more.
In the Star Wars universe, known for its diverse array of starships, the Imperial Shuttle has always stood out since it was first introduced in 1983’s “Return of the Jedi.” Its distinctive design has gained a dedicated following among Star Wars enthusiasts and it’s become one of the most iconic vessels in the expansive franchise. Many gamers have paid tribute to Star Wars with their creative in-game builds and this recent installation created by a No Man’s Sky player is just the latest example.
On Reddit, a user known as jmathews777 showcased photos of their ambitious No Man’s Sky base, which was inspired by and built to resemble the Lambda-class T-4a Shuttle. Demonstrating a clear love for the classic Star Wars trilogy, the player created a base featuring several rooms with vibrant lighting and even helipads on the exterior. The meticulous construction was guided by a set of blueprints, following a specific video guide, and was impressively built in low-orbit around the planet Xetebos Gamma in the Hilbert Dimension. The player even used a LEGO model for inspiration and reference during the building process.
In the NoMansSkyTheGame subreddit, the community responded enthusiastically to jmathews777’s replica, showering the builder with compliments and showing interest in learning more about constructing floating bases themselves. One user expressed their admiration by saying, “I love this ship! Your base does it justice.” Thanks to this wave of encouragement and support, the project is well on its way to gaining viral popularity in the community, similar to many other noteworthy No Man’s Sky builds shared by players over time.
Additionally, in March 2025, Hello Games released an update called Relics Update, which introduced a paleontological theme to No Man’s Sky. This update allows players to collect bones, craft fossils, and even interact with stone guardians. This segment, Update 5.6, is the first significant content expansion since the well-received Worlds: Part 2 launched in January, and it will be interesting to observe how this new update will influence player engagement moving forward.
These updates continue to enrich No Man’s Sky, which has been captivating players since its release on August 9, 2016, and maintains its appeal with a proprietary engine and an ESRB rating of T for Teen, thanks to its engaging content and vibrant community.
