How to do creature battles in No Man’s Sky? Xeno Arena mission guide

The Xeno Arena update in No Man’s Sky has added the feature for you to collect and do monster battles with the different fauna that you can find in space. We already were able to tame and keep pets inside the game, but now, they can participate in battles.

Let’s find out all the details you need to know to set up your own Pokémon battles in No Man’s Sky.

How to start your first creature battle in No Man’s Sky

Once you’ve completed a fair share of the early game quests, you’ll find the Xeno Arena mission that will introduce you to these battles. You can battle other players at several locations, with the easiest one being at the Anomaly.

First, go to the Egg Sequencer to get an egg with suitable resources. Once the sequence is complete, go and speak with Oceanus. He will be your first fight, and you’ll then have to select a team of three from your available creatures.

Complete the battle by defeating Oceanus, and you’ll now be ready for completing more battles. Once the tutorial battle with Oceanus is done, you’ll get an item called the Retroviral Pellet. Don’t use the item immediately since you won’t have more.

How to use Retroviral Pellets in No Man’s Sky

Retroviral Pellet is a consumable for your creatures that allows you to modify and improve it. Creature upgrades are tier-based; you’ll need to complete a tier before you reach the next one fully. You need to summon the creature and then feed it to the Retrovial Pellet to help it evolve. You’ll then be able to mutate its genes to improve its stats and abilities.

Once you evolve your animal companion, Oceanus will provide you with the map for the second and third battles. Complete those, and you’ll have unlocked the full battle system.

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Your journey from Finland to Russia in Road to Vostok doesn’t need to be a lonely march, and that can be ensured by finding a cat on the fourth day of your adventure. If you manage to survive the first three days, you’ll be tasked with finding a missing cat.

Let’s look at how you can rescue it and add it as your beloved companion.

How to complete the Missing Cat event in Road to Vostok

You have to survive the first three days, and you will be able to accept the quest. The cat can be found in the Outpost area, but for that, you’ll need to prepare carefully. The quest requires you to travel from the Village to the School, and then to the Outpost, and then again return via the same route. Since you’ll lose hydration and energy at all levels, you’ll need water and food.

Stick to the right side of the map, go past the lake, and you’ll find a road. Stick to the road, head right, and you’ll find the Transfer sign that takes you to the School area. Once you’re at the School, walk near the cover that will lead you to the bridge. This is a straight route, but there will be enemies around.

Reach the end of the bridge, and you’ll reach the Outpost area. The Outpost is extremely dangerous since it’s an open area, and you can get shot. There are three bunkers at this location: the first one is immediately on the right of the spawn point. The second one will be to the left of the Red Farmhouse. Finally, the third one is to the right of the Red Farmhouse.

Once again, keep to your right, and you’ll come across a small hill. There’s an entrance to an underground bunker that will lead you to the cat. Go inside a room on your left, and you’ll find a small well (look for the entrance hidden by wooden planks). You’ll find the black cat in a cardboard box. Interact with the well to rescue the cat.

The exact location of the cat could differ on your save. It can spawn in any of the three bunkers at the Outpost location. Once you rescue the cat, head back via the same route that you came from. Don’t die along the way, as you’ll need to restart the entire process.

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