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 Pokemon battles in No Man's Sky.Table of contentsHow to start your first creature battle in No Man's SkyHow to use Retroviral Pellets in No Man's SkyHow 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. Screenshot by Destructoid 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. Screenshot by Destructoid 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. As I mentioned, the easiest way to battle other players is to fight it out in the Anomaly. The post How to do creature battles in No Man’s Sky? Xeno Arena mission guide appeared first on Destructoid.

Apr 9, 2026 - 18:14

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 Pokemon battles in No Man's Sky.

Table of contents

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.

Screenshot by Destructoid 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.

Screenshot by Destructoid 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. As I mentioned, the easiest way to battle other players is to fight it out in the Anomaly.

The post How to do creature battles in No Man’s Sky? Xeno Arena mission guide appeared first on Destructoid.

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