No Man’s Sky Remnant Expedition 21 Guide: Complete Walkthrough, Rewards & Fastest Completion Strategy

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The Remnant Expedition 21 in No Man’s Sky 6.2 is a limited-time event that challenges players to complete structured salvage and industrial tasks while rewarding exclusive cosmetics, upgrades, and gameplay enhancements. Whether you’re a returning explorer, a co-op team player, or a completionist, this guide breaks down every milestone, reward, and pro tip to finish efficiently and safely.

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What Is Remnant Expedition 21?

Expedition 21 is a timed event in No Man’s Sky 6.2 Remnant, centered around industrial cleanup, hazardous salvage, and physics-based object interaction. Players can earn exclusive cosmetic items, Exocraft upgrades, and milestone rewards during the event.

Key features:

  • Structured milestone progression
  • Community objectives
  • Exclusive cosmetic and gameplay rewards
  • Limited active window

How Expedition 21 Works

Players start with a new Expedition save and complete milestones divided into phases. Each phase has multiple objectives. Completing them unlocks:

  • Upgrade modules
  • Blueprints
  • Currency
  • Cosmetic rewards
  • Expedition-exclusive items

Tasks can often be done in parallel for faster completion, especially in co-op.

No Man’s Sky Remnant Expedition 21 Guide

Complete Milestone Walkthrough

Phase 1: Setup & Survival

  • Establish base or temporary shelter
  • Acquire core Exocraft components
  • Begin salvage tasks

Optimization Tip: Focus only on milestone requirements to save time.

Phase 2: Hazardous Cleanup Operations

  • Collect and transport volatile waste
  • Use stabilization tools (Electromagnetic Containment Field)
  • Complete cargo-related objectives

Pro Tips:

  • Electromagnetic Containment Field: Keeps volatile cargo stable on flatbeds.
  • Double-Toot Mechanic: Park on the Waste Processing Plant valuation scale and double-toot your Colossus horn to trigger the processing interaction.
  • Gravitino Coil Trick: Use the Gravitino Coil to grab and launch Sentinel drones for certain milestone objectives.

Phase 3: Exocraft Mobility Upgrades

  • Unlock and install Mechanical Legs
  • Upgrade mobility modules
  • Traverse difficult terrain safely

Mechanical Legs improve cargo stability and make hazardous waste hauling easier.

Phase 4: Exploration & Scanning

  • Scan flora and fauna
  • Survey hazardous zones
  • Complete planetary analysis tasks

Cyclops Scope: Scan while driving to save time on scanning-heavy objectives.

Phase 5: Final Milestones & Completion Objectives

  • Finish cleanup quotas
  • Complete advanced tasks
  • Claim final cosmetic rewards

Estimated completion time:

  • Solo casual: 8–12 hours
  • Efficient solo: 5–7 hours
  • Co-op team: 4–6 hours

All Confirmed Expedition 21 Rewards

1. Heirloom Customization Set

Exclusive ornate armor cosmetic unlocked through milestone progression.

2. Mechanical Legs (Colossus Upgrade)

  • Replaces standard wheels
  • Improves terrain handling
  • Essential for safe hauling of volatile waste

3. Cyclops Scope

  • Scan flora/fauna while driving
  • Reduces downtime
  • Speeds up scanning milestones

4. Twitch Drops (Optional Bonus)

Watch eligible streams to earn exotic base parts and cosmetics during Expedition 21.

5. Titles, Banners & Cosmetic Items

Event-themed banners, decals, and prestige titles.

Fastest Way to Complete Expedition 21

  • Combine objectives — scan while transporting salvage
  • Use Mechanical Legs as soon as unlocked
  • Avoid overbuilding — construct only milestone-required structures
  • Split tasks in co-op for maximum efficiency
  • Plan routes favoring longer but flatter terrain

Video Walkthrough: Complete Expedition 21 Fast

For those who prefer a visual guide, this video shows how to efficiently complete Remnant Expedition 21 with all milestone tips, rewards, and fast completion strategies:

Video: Easily Do The Remnant Expedition 21 Fast - Full Guide - No Man's Sky Update - NMS Scottish Rod

Common Mistakes Players Make

  • Rushing steep slopes with heavy cargo
  • Ignoring Exocraft upgrades
  • Overbuilding bases
  • Completing objectives sequentially instead of in parallel
  • Failing to coordinate in multiplayer

Is Expedition 21 Worth It?

Yes — for exclusive cosmetics, Mechanical Legs, and Cyclops Scope upgrades.

  • Recommended for: completionists, cosmetic collectors, co-op teams, structured goal players
  • Optional: players uninterested in cosmetics or timed events

Final Verdict

Expedition 21 combines:

  • Practical Exocraft upgrades (Mechanical Legs)
  • Hazardous cargo mechanics
  • Gravitino Coil utility in objectives and combat
  • Time-sensitive cosmetic and Twitch Drop rewards

With milestone optimization and co-op coordination, it is worth playing for both cosmetic and gameplay benefits.

FAQ

Is Expedition 21 free?

Yes. It is free with the No Man’s Sky 6.2 Remnant update.

Do I need a new save?

Yes. Expeditions start with a new save, but it does not affect your main universe saves.

Can I use Gravitino Coil during Expedition 21?

Yes. It can grab and launch Sentinel drones and manipulate objects for certain milestones.

How do I transport volatile waste safely?

Use Mechanical Legs and the Electromagnetic Containment Field on your Colossus. Park on the valuation scale and double-toot your horn to trigger processing.

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