What changed in No Man's Sky in 2025
47 updates · 23 main milestones · Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
- 1 eventBreach Expeditionseasonal event
Breach expedition running from December 31st to January 13th, exploring a desolate universe and enhancing corvette builds.
Steam - 1 eventCorvette Expeditionseasonal event
Corvette expedition running from December 17th to December 30th, where players can assemble their own corvette-class starship.
Steam - 1 eventRelics Expeditionseasonal event
Relics expedition running from December 3rd to December 16th, focusing on recreating ancient lifeforms.
Steam - 1 eventTitan Expeditionseasonal event
Titan expedition running from November 19th to December 2nd, featuring new stars and exclusive rewards.
Steam - 1 eventBeachhead Expeditionseasonal event
A new opportunity to participate in the Beachhead expedition, running from November 7th to November 18th.
Steam - 5 eventsBreach Expedition Launchnew contentMilestone
The spooky Breach Expedition begins today, exploring eerie systems and salvaging corvette wrecks.
SteamExclusive Atlas-themed Modulesnew contentNew Atlas-themed modules including Aeron Cowling, Diffuser, and Powershield introduced.
SteamCorvette Workshop Improvementsquality of lifeSnapping improved, collision more robust, and new color palette option for corvettes added.
SteamNew Corvette Modules Availablenew contentA significant number of new corvette modules are now salvageable, including landing gear, shields, and weapons.
SteamHalloween Update: Breachseasonal eventMilestoneThe Breach update is themed around Halloween, enhancing the thrill of exploration and ship assembly.
Steam - 1 eventBreach Halloween Updatenew contentMilestone
Players explored a desolate universe and scavenged ship modules from abandoned corvette ships.
Steam - 4 eventsIntroduction of Corvettes - Customizable Shipsnew contentMilestone
Players can design their own ships called Corvettes with real interiors and customizable features.
SteamLaunch of Limited Edition Merchandisenew contentNew range of No Man's Sky merchandise including plushies and clothing.
SteamCorvette Expedition Launchnew contentMilestoneA new expedition designed to help players unlock parts needed to build their Corvettes.
SteamRelease of No Man's Sky: Journeys Soundtracknew contentA new album featuring music and soundscapes from No Man's Sky will be released.
Steam - 1 eventVoyagers Updatenew contentMilestone
Allowed players to create bespoke Corvette-class starships and introduced new multiplayer features.
Steam - 9 eventsIntroduction of Robotic Autophage Settlementsnew contentMilestone
New robotic settlements with unique building styles and parts.
SteamGraphical Upgrade with Intel XeSS2visualsMilestoneA cutting-edge graphical upgrade to enhance the visuals of the game.
SteamNo Man's Sky for Switch 2 Launchnew contentMilestoneRelease of a cutting-edge version of No Man's Sky for the Switch 2.
SteamBecome Town Mayor and Manage Multiple Settlementsnew contentMilestonePlayers can now own and manage multiple settlements as an Overseer.
SteamVoice Communicator Customizationquality of lifeAbility to change or disable the voice communicator of the exosuit.
SteamSettlement Defense MechanicgameplayMilestonePlayers can hire wingmen to defend settlements from pirate attacks.
SteamNew Building Types and Utilitiesnew contentMilestoneIncludes jukebox bars, merchants for custom starships, and fishing ponds.
Steam - 1 eventBeacon Updatenew contentMilestone
Encouraged players to expand their planetary empire and introduced the Autophage townships.
Steam - 3 eventsIntroduction of Palaeontological Findsnew contentMilestone
Players can now excavate skeletal remains of alien creatures on planets.
SteamCommunity Expedition for Rare Findsnew contentA tailor-made community expedition challenges players to compete for the rarest palaeontological finds.
SteamDangerous Artefact CreaturesgameplayNew dangerous creatures guard the treasures players excavate, adding a layer of challenge.
Steam - 1 eventRelics Updatenew contentMilestone
Added hundreds of unique bones for excavation and fossil exhibit design.
Steam - 8 eventsNew Quest and ExpeditiongameplayMilestone
A huge quest and expedition that explores new worlds with rewards.
SteamRewritten Lighting SystemvisualsMilestoneAll lighting elements have been rewritten for enhanced detail.
SteamEnhanced Terrain SystemvisualsMilestoneMore detailed and varied terrain with huge mountains and features.
SteamNew Ocean TechnologyvisualsMilestoneOceans can be several kilometers deep with new lighting effects.
SteamNew Gas Giantsnew contentMilestoneEpic gas giants introduced, ten times bigger than existing planets.
SteamIntroduction of Worlds Part IInew contentMilestoneNew solar systems, planets, biomes, and terrains added.
Steam - 1 eventThe 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.
Steam - 5 eventsAquarius Expedition Reduxseasonal event
Re-run of the Aquarius expedition from Jan 8 to Jan 22, centered around fishing and ocean exploration.
SteamNew Waterborne Platform: ExoSkiffnew contentThe ExoSkiff enables players to venture further from the shoreline for deeper fishing.
SteamAquarius Expedition Redux Launchseasonal eventThe Aquarius Expedition returns for a limited time, running from January 8th to January 22nd.
SteamIntroduction of Fishing Mechanicsnew contentThe Aquarius update introduced fishing to No Man's Sky, allowing players to fish alone or with friends.
SteamLimited Time Rewards from Aquarius Expeditionnew contentPlayers can earn rewards like the Deep Sea diving suit and Aquarius Flight Pack during the expedition.
Steam - 1 eventWorlds Part II Updatenew contentMilestone
Introduced new stars, story, and planets, completing the transformation of the universe.
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