No Man’s Sky Breach Expedition Chromatic Metal & How to Get It
Chromatic Metal is one of the first real bottlenecks in the new Breach Expedition. The usual metal planets are missing, and the space station looks stripped of trade terminals, leaving players wondering how to start refining their upgrades.
How to Get Chromatic Metal in the Breach Expedition
You can refine Quartzite into Chromatic Metal. Quartzite replaces the usual stellar metals in purple star systems, which are specific to this expedition. Mine Quartzite using your Terrain Manipulator, then drop it into a Portable Refiner to get Chromatic Metal fast.
Extra Ways to Farm or Buy It
You can also find Quartzite deposits on your starting planet or nearby worlds. Some rocks even drop small amounts as a secondary element. If your space station has a trade terminal, it sometimes sells Chromatic Metal directly, but its spawn rate varies.
Fastest Refining Tips
Quartzite refines into Chromatic Metal faster than Copper or Cadmium. This means you’ll get more units per cycle and spend less fuel overall. If you’re short on Quartzite, shoot asteroids for valuable minerals, sell them, and buy Chromatic Metal when it appears.
Final Blurb
Once you find Quartzite, the Chromatic Metal grind in the Breach Expedition becomes simple. Stick to purple-system planets, keep a refiner handy, and stockpile early so you can build your first warp upgrades without delay.
FAQ
How much Chromatic Metal does Quartzite produce
Quartzite refines into double the amount of Chromatic Metal compared to Copper.
Can I find Quartzite in normal systems
Yes, but it’s mostly seen in purple star systems or through certain refiners that use activated Quartzite.
Why doesn’t my Quartzite refine correctly
It’s likely a bug, as some players reported it producing Ferrite Dust instead of Chromatic Metal. Restart or reload to fix it.
Can I buy Chromatic Metal in this expedition
Sometimes. The station trade terminal might sell it, located at the top of the right-side stairway.
Are other stellar metals still usable
Yes, Copper, Cadmium, Emeril, and Indium all still refine into Chromatic Metal, just not found in purple systems.
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