What changed in No Man's Sky in 2025

47 updates · 23 main milestones · Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

  1. 1 event
    Breach Expeditionseasonal event

    Breach expedition running from December 31st to January 13th, exploring a desolate universe and enhancing corvette builds.

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    Corvette Expeditionseasonal event

    Corvette expedition running from December 17th to December 30th, where players can assemble their own corvette-class starship.

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    Relics Expeditionseasonal event

    Relics expedition running from December 3rd to December 16th, focusing on recreating ancient lifeforms.

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  4. 1 event
    Titan Expeditionseasonal event

    Titan expedition running from November 19th to December 2nd, featuring new stars and exclusive rewards.

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  5. 1 event
    Beachhead Expeditionseasonal event

    A new opportunity to participate in the Beachhead expedition, running from November 7th to November 18th.

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  6. 2 events
    Re-running Community Expeditionsnew content

    Re-running previous community expeditions for the holiday season.

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    Community Expeditionsseasonal event

    Ran 4 community expeditions with unique themes, challenges, and rewards.

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  7. 5 events
    Breach Expedition Launchnew contentMilestone

    The spooky Breach Expedition begins today, exploring eerie systems and salvaging corvette wrecks.

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    Exclusive Atlas-themed Modulesnew content

    New Atlas-themed modules including Aeron Cowling, Diffuser, and Powershield introduced.

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    Corvette Workshop Improvementsquality of life

    Snapping improved, collision more robust, and new color palette option for corvettes added.

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    New Corvette Modules Availablenew content

    A significant number of new corvette modules are now salvageable, including landing gear, shields, and weapons.

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    Halloween Update: Breachseasonal eventMilestone

    The Breach update is themed around Halloween, enhancing the thrill of exploration and ship assembly.

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    Breach Halloween Updatenew contentMilestone

    Players explored a desolate universe and scavenged ship modules from abandoned corvette ships.

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  9. 4 events
    Introduction of Corvettes - Customizable Shipsnew contentMilestone

    Players can design their own ships called Corvettes with real interiors and customizable features.

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    Launch of Limited Edition Merchandisenew content

    New range of No Man's Sky merchandise including plushies and clothing.

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    Corvette Expedition Launchnew contentMilestone

    A new expedition designed to help players unlock parts needed to build their Corvettes.

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    Release of No Man's Sky: Journeys Soundtracknew content

    A new album featuring music and soundscapes from No Man's Sky will be released.

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    Voyagers Updatenew contentMilestone

    Allowed players to create bespoke Corvette-class starships and introduced new multiplayer features.

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  11. 9 events
    Introduction of Robotic Autophage Settlementsnew contentMilestone

    New robotic settlements with unique building styles and parts.

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    Graphical Upgrade with Intel XeSS2visualsMilestone

    A cutting-edge graphical upgrade to enhance the visuals of the game.

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    No Man's Sky for Switch 2 Launchnew contentMilestone

    Release of a cutting-edge version of No Man's Sky for the Switch 2.

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    Improved Base Part Snappingquality of life

    Enhancements to the base part snapping mechanics.

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    Become Town Mayor and Manage Multiple Settlementsnew contentMilestone

    Players can now own and manage multiple settlements as an Overseer.

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    Voice Communicator Customizationquality of life

    Ability to change or disable the voice communicator of the exosuit.

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    Settlement Defense MechanicgameplayMilestone

    Players can hire wingmen to defend settlements from pirate attacks.

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    New Building Types and Utilitiesnew contentMilestone

    Includes jukebox bars, merchants for custom starships, and fishing ponds.

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    Full Cross-Save FeaturenetworkMilestone

    Cross-Save is now available for the entire player base.

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  12. 1 event
    Beacon Updatenew contentMilestone

    Encouraged players to expand their planetary empire and introduced the Autophage townships.

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  13. 3 events
    Introduction of Palaeontological Findsnew contentMilestone

    Players can now excavate skeletal remains of alien creatures on planets.

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    Community Expedition for Rare Findsnew content

    A tailor-made community expedition challenges players to compete for the rarest palaeontological finds.

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    Dangerous Artefact Creaturesgameplay

    New dangerous creatures guard the treasures players excavate, adding a layer of challenge.

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    Relics Updatenew contentMilestone

    Added hundreds of unique bones for excavation and fossil exhibit design.

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  15. 8 events
    New Quest and ExpeditiongameplayMilestone

    A huge quest and expedition that explores new worlds with rewards.

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    Physical Water Reactionsvisuals

    Water reacts physically to the environment and creatures.

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    New Creaturesnew content

    New and unique creatures to discover on land and in oceans.

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    Rewritten Lighting SystemvisualsMilestone

    All lighting elements have been rewritten for enhanced detail.

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    Enhanced Terrain SystemvisualsMilestone

    More detailed and varied terrain with huge mountains and features.

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    New Ocean TechnologyvisualsMilestone

    Oceans can be several kilometers deep with new lighting effects.

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    New Gas Giantsnew contentMilestone

    Epic gas giants introduced, ten times bigger than existing planets.

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    Introduction of Worlds Part IInew contentMilestone

    New solar systems, planets, biomes, and terrains added.

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  16. 1 event
    The Cursed Expedition Reduxseasonal event

    Re-run of The Cursed expedition from Jan 22 to Feb 5, featuring a narrative involving haunting voices and limited travel options.

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  17. 5 events
    Aquarius Expedition Reduxseasonal event

    Re-run of the Aquarius expedition from Jan 8 to Jan 22, centered around fishing and ocean exploration.

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    New Waterborne Platform: ExoSkiffnew content

    The ExoSkiff enables players to venture further from the shoreline for deeper fishing.

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    Aquarius Expedition Redux Launchseasonal event

    The Aquarius Expedition returns for a limited time, running from January 8th to January 22nd.

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    Introduction of Fishing Mechanicsnew content

    The Aquarius update introduced fishing to No Man's Sky, allowing players to fish alone or with friends.

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    Limited Time Rewards from Aquarius Expeditionnew content

    Players can earn rewards like the Deep Sea diving suit and Aquarius Flight Pack during the expedition.

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    Worlds Part II Updatenew contentMilestone

    Introduced new stars, story, and planets, completing the transformation of the universe.

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