NomNom step‐by‐step for PlayStation

This guide is for PlayStation 4 players, as well as players on the PlayStation 5 system using the PlayStation 4 version of the game and was originally written by Nick Norris aka DrNicket#3865 here.

Requirements

• Patience
• "Save Wizard for PS4 MAX" pre-installed on your computer, with the PlayStation profile already registered in the app (a paid subscription to Save Wizard required).
  • online version is not supported
  • NomNom is not affiliated with Save Wizard in any way
• Latest version of NomNom installed (save path need to be configured first).
• Active local internet connection on all devices.
• USB Drive with at least 75MB of free space (more is better though).
• PlayStation 5: PlayStation Plus is required.
• PlayStation 5: You must be using the PlayStation 4 version of the game.

Part 1 - Getting your save files from PlayStation 5 to PlayStation 4

If you only play on PlayStation 4, skip to part 2.

On PlayStation 5:

1. From the Main Menu, go to and select the Gear icon (Settings) in the top-right-hand corner.
2. Scroll down to, and select "Saved Data and Game/App Settings".
3. Select "Saved Data (PS4)"
4. Select "Console Storage"
5. With "Upload to Cloud Storage selected (by default), scroll down to No Man's Sky , Select it.
6. Press right on D-Pad twice to select "Upload"
7. You may now log/power off your PS5.

On PlayStation 4:

8. Log into the same account on a PS4.
9. Go to and select Settings in the top-right-hand corner of the main menu.
10. Select "Application Saved Data Management".
11. Select "Saved Data in Online Storage".
12. Select "Download to System Storage".
13. Select "No Man's Sky".
14. Select Download.
15. Back up (Circle button) until you're on the "Application Saved Data Management" screen.

Part 2 - Getting your save files from PlayStation 4 to USB to PC

On PlayStation 4:

16. Insert USB drive into PS4 (I recommend the rear port when using Thumb Drives as they may not be narrow enough to insert all the way otherwise)
17. Go to and select Settings in the top-right-hand corner of the main menu.
18. Select "Application Saved Data Management".
19. Select "Saved Data in System Storage".
20. Select "Copy to USB Storage Device".
21. Select "No Man's Sky"
22. Select "No Man's Sky" again.
23. Select Copy.
24. You may now log/power off your PS4.
25. Remove the USB drive.

Part 3 - Getting your save files converted into a modifiable format

On PC:

26. Insert USB drive into computer.
27. Backup these files to another drive and/or directory! Modding doesn't always go as planned, so save yourself the grief and make manual backups often.
28. Launch "Save Wizard for PS4 MAX" (I recommend a fresh launch each time you use the app)
29. Click "OK" to make the News/Updates page go away.
30. With the USB drive installed, SW (Save Wizard) should auto-detect your save and show your list of game(s).
31. Double left-click the arrow to the left of "No Man's Sky (CUSA04841)" Mine shows that code in brackets. Yours may be different. That's okay.
32. Right-click "sce_sdmemory" and select "Advanced Mode..."
33. Wait for it to complete.
34. In the top right corner of the new window, there is a box of six icons. Left click the 5th one, "Export to File" (label pops up when hovering over).
35. Select an easy to find folder to save the "memory.dat" file. (remember where you saved it!)
36. You can leave this window open to save time later.

Part 4 - The Fun Stuff! - Choosing your save modifications

On PC:

37. Launch "NomNom" (or fast forward to step 48 if you've already configured your save folder)
38. Left-click "File"
39. Left-click "Open"
40. Left-click "Save Path"
41. Navigate to the folder from Step 30 where you saved your memory.dat file.
42. Left-click "Select Folder"
43. NomNom should now auto-detect your Gaming Platform, and your relevant saves and place you on the Manager Screen. If not on the Manager screen, Left-click the wrench icon next to "Manager", then Left-Click "Manager".
44. Left-click the Slot # you wish to modify. (from her on, be patient, it may take a second to respond to clicks)
45. Left-click the save you wish to modify. (AutoSave or Manual)
46. Left-click on the "Editor" button at the left side of the app window.
47. Left-click on the tab for the things you wish to modify. NOTE: If any option is greyed out/not selectable, it's a possible future feature that has not yet been implemented yet.

Once you are finished modifying everything you wish to modify for now proceed below.

Part 5 - Getting your saves back to PlayStation format

On PC:

48. Left-click "File"
49. Left-click "Save"
50. Switch back to the Save Wizard "Advanced Mode" window. (Alt-Tab or use taskbar)
51. In the top right corner of this window, in the box of six icons, left-click the 6th one, "Import File" (label pops up when hovering over).
52. Be Patient. Touch nothing until it's done. This can take a while depending on your internet connection and speed of the computer.
53. When you are confident it is done, using your taskbar select "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" or using Explorer, right-click the USB drive letter and select "Eject" before physically removing the USB drive.
54. Close both Save Wizard windows.

Part 6 - Getting your newly modded saves back onto your PlayStation 4

On PlayStation 4:

55. Log into the same account on a PS4.
56. Go to and select Settings in the top-right-hand corner of the main menu.
57. Select "Application Saved Data Management".
58. Select "Saved Data on USB Storage Device".
59. Select "Copy to System Storage".
60. Select "No Man's Sky".
61. Select "No Man's Sky" again.
62. Select Copy.

To get your saves back on the PlayStation 5, skip to part 7.

63. Back out to the main menu, and launch No Man's Sky so you can play with your new toys!!
64. I recommend removing the USB drive if not using it for regular access as it tends to heat up significantly, shortening it's lifespan.

Part 7 - Getting your newly modded saves from the PlayStation 4 onto your PlayStation 5

On PlayStation 4:

65. Back up (Circle button) until you're on the "Application Saved Data Management" screen.
66. Select "Saved Data in System Storage"
67. Select "Upload to Online Storage"
68. Select "No Man's Sky".
69. Select "No Man's Sky" again.
70. Select "Upload"

On PlayStation 5:

71. From the Main Menu, go to and select the Gear icon (Settings) in the top-right-hand corner.
72. Scroll down to, and select "Saved Data and Game/App Settings".
73. Select "Saved Data (PS4)"
74. Select "Cloud Storage"
75. With "Download to Console Storage selected (by default), scroll down to No Man's Sky , Select it.
76. Press right on D-Pad twice to select "Download"
77. back out to the main menu, and launch No Man's Sky so you can play with your new toys!!

Congratulations, you did it!