If you ever get lost, you can turn in a circle until you notice your ship's icon appear here. Locations generally ahead of you and that you're aware of - such as your ship - will appear here. If your shield is fully charged and you're not currently taking damage, this information will fade away until you need it again.Īlong the top of your HUD, in the center, is an arc that serves as a kind of minimap. A circle will disappear when your shields are down and you take critical damage. Your shield will recharge over time.īelow that are white circles that indicate your health. If you take any damage - from Sentinels, hostile creatures or by falling - you'll see the bar drop. In the top left corner, you'll see information about your current shield power and your health. Below, we'll break down your HUD's various icons and bars and let you know what each means. Your HUD does a great job of only supplying you with pertinent details, but it can still get a little overwhelming. No Man's Sky presents you with a ton of on-screen information.

Fallout 4 status icons