No Man's Sky has a vast universe to explore, filled with spaceships, aliens, and other players. On top of all these features, the game also features sporadic settlements made up of NPC characters.

Settlements are small towns on the brink of collapse due to intergalactic debt, unless you have what it takes to become the Settlement’s Overseer. If you’re ready to put on your building cap and invest your time in a community, here’s everything you need to know about Settlements in No Man’s Sky.

The best settlements in NMS are always located on lush planets without harsh weather or Sentinel activity. It can be incredibly cumbersome and downright annoying to live on a planet that is constantly being buffeted by storms or swarms of robots, so choosing a Paradise Planet is your best bet for finding a suitable environment.

All settlements have tiers that determine how profitable the entire city is. This tier ranges from C to S tier, but can easily be affected by your actions, so don't worry about overseeing a lower tier settlement. Finally, a planet's resources determine the goods you earn from your settlement, so it's best to oversee a settlement on a planet that is rich in useful ores such as copper.