No Man's Sky (NMS) has always been a game about freedom—freedom to explore billions of planets, freedom to build massive bases, and for some, the freedom to tweak their save files. However, with the introduction of multiplayer hubs like the Space Anomaly and seasonal expeditions, a common fear has emerged:

While Hello Games won't ban you, extreme behavior (such as severe griefing or using hate speech) could lead to reports that result in action from platform-level services like Sony , Microsoft , or Steam . Popular Save Editors

: While you won't be banned for having a "cheated" ship or infinite money, you can be reported and restricted by platform holders (like Sony or Microsoft) if you use mods to actively grief other players or use hate speech.

No Man’s Sky is not a competitive arena. If a player edits their save to have a billion units or an S-Class freighter, it does not ruin the gameplay experience for another player in the same way an aimbot would in Call of Duty . While "god mode" or infinite resources can ruin the intended progression for the player themselves, it doesn't break the ecosystem for others.

: Some players have called for Hello Games to reconsider their stance or to implement official features that address the needs of players who use save editors for convenience rather than competitive advantage.

The short answer is: No, you will not get banned for using a save editor in No Man's Sky

: The developers have explicitly made the PC version moddable. Popular tools like the Goatfungus Save Editor and NomNom are widely used by the community to skip grinds or recover lost items.