Navigating the expansive galaxy of No Man's Sky requires continuous upgrades to your gear, technology, and access privileges. Early in your journey, you will encounter locked containers and doors that require a keycard known as the Atlas Pass V1. Obtaining this item grants immediate utility for gathering extra resources during early exploration phases.

How to Unlock the Atlas Pass V1 Blueprint

Acquiring the blueprint for the Atlas Pass V1 can be achieved through a couple of reliable methods in the game. Players can visit the Space Anomaly and purchase the recipe using Nanites from the Synthesis Research Laboratory terminal. Alternatively, exploring planets to find planetary manufacturing facilities allows you to solve console puzzles and select new recipes as your reward.

Crafting Requirements and Inventory Mechanics

Once you acquire the blueprint, crafting the Atlas Pass V1 requires standard primary materials like Copper and Microprocessors. Fortunately, the pass functions as a reusable key rather than a consumable item, meaning you only need to build it once. Keeping the item stored in your active exosuit or starship inventory ensures it remains ready for immediate interaction whenever needed.

Where to Use the Atlas Pass V1

The primary function of the Atlas Pass V1 is unlocking secured cylindrical canisters scattered across planetary surfaces and waypoint encampments. Opening these containers often provides valuable survival supplies such as Antimatter, condensed carbon, or emergency navigation items. It also grants limited access to certain side rooms within space stations that hold additional basic resources.

Upgrading to Higher Tier Atlas Passes

While the initial version is ideal for early game scavenging, higher tiers like the Atlas Pass V2 and V3 unlock more restricted areas. Carrying an upgraded tier automatically grants access to all lower-tier locked doors and containers. Upgrading your pass inventory eventually saves critical slot space while ensuring complete access to secured structures throughout the cosmos.