The Aquarius update for No Man’s Sky launched with a new fishing expedition, meaning there are new milestones to complete and exclusive rewards to earn.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Aquarius expedition in No Man’s Sky, including milestones, rewards, and dates.
All milestones and rewards in Aquarius expedition in No Man’s Sky
As always, there are five expedition Phases you have to complete, with seven to eight milestones in each that grant resources needed to progress the expedition. Completing every Phase grants you a set of cosmetic rewards to keep on your account, and completing all five awards the Aquarius Flight Pack customization.
Below, you can find all Phases of the Aquarius expedition and their respective milestones and rewards.
Phase 1
| Milestone | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Casting Off | Reach your starship | Personal Refiner Unit x3 Starship Launch Fuel |
| Blue Yonder | Launch into space | Base Computer Plans Hyperdrive Unit |
| Gone Fishing 1 | Reach the first angling location | Fishing Rig Plans x46 Rusted Metal x73 Salt |
| Toe in the Water | Acquire a Fishing Rig | Powerful Underwater Oxygen Upgrade Underwater Survival Blueprints |
| Wading In | Catch five fish | Aqua-Jets Unit Nutrient Processor Plans |
| The one that… | Catch something that’s not fish | x6 NipNip Buds Supreme Movement System Upgrade x5 Inventory Slot |
| Catch of the Day | Cook a fish dish using the Nutrient Processor | Supreme Life Support Upgrade Banned Hazard Protection Upgrade |
Rewards for completing the Phase: Gone Fishin’ Poster Plans, Sea Chart Poster Plans, and Bounty of the Sea Poster Plans.
Phase 2
| Milestone | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Gone Fishing 2 | Reach the second angling location | x5 Inventory Slot x900 Nanites |
| Message in a Bottle | Dredge up a message from the Angler | Fishing Bait recipes |
| Taking the Bait | Use bait while fishing | Launch Auto-Charger Unit Supreme Launch Thrusters Update |
| Hook, Line, and Sinker | Catch an uncommon fish | Advanced Mining Laser Unit x5 Dangling Orb |
| Freedom of the Sea | Release three fish back to the water | Exo-Skiff plans Crystal Sulphide |
| Sun on the Water | Catch three fish that are only active during the day | Craftable Components Plans Supreme Radiation Protection Upgrade |
| Pondskipper | Build and use the Exo-Skiff | x5 Mealworms x5 Spicy Chum x5 Bionic Lure |
| Feed Water | Catch four uncommon irradiated fish | Banned Hazard Protection Upgrade x3 Hypnotic Eye |
Rewards for completing the Phase: Deep-sea Flippers and Deep-sea Leggings customization.
Phase 3
| Milestone | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Gone Fishing 3 | Reach the third angling location | x5 Starship Inventory Slot x900 Nanites |
| Tales of the Waves | Dredge up a message from the Angler | Automated Trap Plans x750 Oxygen |
| Freediving | Reach 50u below sea level | x10 Crystal Sulphide x15 Glass x1000 Pure Ferrite Underwater Construction plans |
| Child of the Sea | Build a base underwater | Supreme Defensive Systems Upgrade x2 Powerful Underwater Oxygen Upgrade |
| The Lazy Fisherman | Catch 13 fish with an Automated Trap | Rocket Boots Unit x2 Supreme Movement System Upgrade |
| The Inky Depths | Fish in deep water | Supreme Frost Protection Upgrade Banner Hazard Protection Upgrade |
| Ice Cold | Catch five uncommon fish on ice worlds | Supreme Thermal Protection Upgrade |
Rewards for completing the Phase: Deep-sea Helmet and Deep-sea Armour customization.
Phase 4
| Milestone | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Gone Fishing 4 | Reach the fourth angling location | x7 Inventory Slot x900 Nanites |
| Call of the Water | Dredge up a message from the Angler | Aquatic Treasure x5 Shadow Lure |
| In Hot Water | Catch seven uncommon high-temperature fish | 400 Quicksilver Fish Pie |
| Night Fishing | Catch three nocturnal fish | Barnacle Plans x20 Kelp Sac |
| Pearls of Wisdom | Collect 15 Living Pearls | Terrifying Sample x5 Mollusc Flesh |
| The Lunker | Catch three enormous fish | Small Aquarium Plans Biological Sample |
| Wading in Again | Catch 100 fish | x30 Salvaged Data Trident Key |
Rewards for completing the Phase: Lost Angler’s Rig Plans.
Phase 5
| Milestone | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Gone Fishing 5 | Reach the final angling location | x7 Inventory Slot x1500 Salt |
| The Angler Rests | Dredge up a message from the Angler | x400 Gold x200 Chromatic Metal |
| T”2/E G7455! (Comple the The Angler Rests to unlock) | N/A | N/A |
| Fins of Thunder | Catch three fish that are only active during the storm | x400 Quicksilver x3 Storm Crystal |
| Abyssal Wonder | Discover an aquatic creature weighing over 100kg | x5 Hadal Core Deathly-Cold Ice Cream |
| Myths of the Deep | Catch a Legendary Fish | Terrifying Sample x2 Old Boot |
| Fresh Sell Fish | Sell 500,000 Units worth of fish | x20 Crystal Sulphide x20 Hadal Core Shell Puree |
Rewards for completing the Phase: The Fisher title, Aquarius Decal Plans, Aquarius Banner.
When does the Aquarius expedition end in No Man’s Sky?
The Aquarius expedition runs for approximately six weeks starting on Sept. 4. There’s no specific date for the end of the expedition, but aim to get all the milestones done by Oct. 16. As always, the expedition world will remain playable after it concludes in case you want to continue your fishing journey.
