How to complete No Man’s Sky’s Aquarius expedition: Key dates, milestones, and rewards

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Fishing in No Man's Sky from first person view
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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.

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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

Aquarius expedition menu in No Man's Sky
Follow the steps of the Angler. Screenshot by Dot Esports

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

MilestoneObjectiveRewards
Casting OffReach your starshipPersonal Refiner Unit
x3 Starship Launch Fuel
Blue YonderLaunch into spaceBase Computer Plans
Hyperdrive Unit
Gone Fishing 1Reach the first angling locationFishing Rig Plans
x46 Rusted Metal
x73 Salt
Toe in the WaterAcquire a Fishing RigPowerful Underwater Oxygen Upgrade
Underwater Survival Blueprints
Wading InCatch five fishAqua-Jets Unit
Nutrient Processor Plans
The one that…Catch something that’s not fishx6 NipNip Buds
Supreme Movement System Upgrade
x5 Inventory Slot
Catch of the DayCook a fish dish using the Nutrient ProcessorSupreme 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

MilestoneObjectiveRewards
Gone Fishing 2Reach the second angling locationx5 Inventory Slot
x900 Nanites
Message in a BottleDredge up a message from the AnglerFishing Bait recipes
Taking the BaitUse bait while fishingLaunch Auto-Charger Unit
Supreme Launch Thrusters Update
Hook, Line, and SinkerCatch an uncommon fishAdvanced Mining Laser Unit
x5 Dangling Orb
Freedom of the SeaRelease three fish back to the waterExo-Skiff plans
Crystal Sulphide
Sun on the WaterCatch three fish that are only active during the dayCraftable Components Plans
Supreme Radiation Protection Upgrade
PondskipperBuild and use the Exo-Skiffx5 Mealworms
x5 Spicy Chum
x5 Bionic Lure
Feed WaterCatch four uncommon irradiated fishBanned Hazard Protection Upgrade
x3 Hypnotic Eye

Rewards for completing the Phase: Deep-sea Flippers and Deep-sea Leggings customization.

Phase 3

MilestoneObjectiveRewards
Gone Fishing 3Reach the third angling locationx5 Starship Inventory Slot
x900 Nanites
Tales of the WavesDredge up a message from the AnglerAutomated Trap Plans
x750 Oxygen
FreedivingReach 50u below sea levelx10 Crystal Sulphide
x15 Glass
x1000 Pure Ferrite
Underwater Construction plans
Child of the SeaBuild a base underwaterSupreme Defensive Systems Upgrade
x2 Powerful Underwater Oxygen Upgrade
The Lazy FishermanCatch 13 fish with an Automated TrapRocket Boots Unit
x2 Supreme Movement System Upgrade
The Inky DepthsFish in deep waterSupreme Frost Protection Upgrade
Banner Hazard Protection Upgrade
Ice ColdCatch five uncommon fish on ice worldsSupreme Thermal Protection Upgrade

Rewards for completing the Phase: Deep-sea Helmet and Deep-sea Armour customization.

Phase 4

MilestoneObjectiveRewards
Gone Fishing 4Reach the fourth angling locationx7 Inventory Slot
x900 Nanites
Call of the WaterDredge up a message from the AnglerAquatic Treasure
x5 Shadow Lure
In Hot WaterCatch seven uncommon high-temperature fish400 Quicksilver
Fish Pie
Night FishingCatch three nocturnal fishBarnacle Plans
x20 Kelp Sac
Pearls of WisdomCollect 15 Living PearlsTerrifying Sample
x5 Mollusc Flesh
The LunkerCatch three enormous fishSmall Aquarium Plans
Biological Sample
Wading in AgainCatch 100 fishx30 Salvaged Data
Trident Key

Rewards for completing the Phase: Lost Angler’s Rig Plans.

Phase 5

MilestoneObjectiveRewards
Gone Fishing 5Reach the final angling locationx7 Inventory Slot
x1500 Salt
The Angler RestsDredge up a message from the Anglerx400 Gold
x200 Chromatic Metal
T”2/E G7455! (Comple the The Angler Rests to unlock)N/AN/A
Fins of ThunderCatch three fish that are only active during the stormx400 Quicksilver
x3 Storm Crystal
Abyssal WonderDiscover an aquatic creature weighing over 100kgx5 Hadal Core
Deathly-Cold Ice Cream
Myths of the DeepCatch a Legendary FishTerrifying Sample
x2 Old Boot
Fresh Sell FishSell 500,000 Units worth of fishx20 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?

Traveler standing on a Exo-Skiff in No Man's Sky
Plenty of time for a vacation on the shore. Image via Hello Games

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.

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