What changed in No Man's Sky in 2026
21 updates · 16 main milestones · Feb 11, 2026 to May 27, 2026
- 6 eventsIntroduction of The Swarm Updatenew contentMilestone
A new update featuring epic space battles and a community war effort against the Hive of Glass.
SteamSalvaging and Researching Crashed DronesgameplayPlayers can investigate and pillage remains of shot down drones using the Gravity Gun.
SteamCommunity Faction SystemgameplayMilestonePlayers will take a personality test to join one of three factions to cooperate and compete against the Hive.
SteamWar Effort TrackinggameplayA new bulletin page will track the community's contributions to the war effort against the Hive.
SteamEpic Space BattlesgameplayMilestoneThe update features the largest space battles in No Man's Sky history with hundreds of ships involved.
SteamNew Rewards and Gearnew contentMilestonePlayers can earn a full suit of retro sci-fi armor, a new rifle, and a huge new jetpack.
Steam - 8 eventsMultiplayer Arena StructuregameplayMilestone
Players can construct and open a new multiplayer-enabled arena to challenge others.
SteamUnique Creature AbilitiesgameplayCreatures have unique elemental affinities and abilities based on their home worlds.
SteamLegendary Creature VariantsgameplayMilestoneExtraordinarily rare creatures with exceptional stats can be found and battled.
SteamIntroduction of Xeno Arenanew contentMilestoneA new feature allowing players to raise, train, and battle alien creatures found across the universe.
SteamCreature Training and BreedinggameplayMilestoneCreatures can be trained, bred, and genetically modified to create new variants.
SteamCreature BattlesgameplayMilestonePlayers can battle their pets against friends, strangers, and NPCs for rewards.
SteamEconomy of Creature LocationsgameplaySharing knowledge about creature locations creates a fascinating economy among players.
SteamDaily Challenges in Xeno ArenagameplayCompete in daily challenges for ultimate rewards within the Xeno Arena.
Steam - 7 eventsVehicle Customization Optionsnew contentMilestone
Players can customize vehicles to create bespoke trucks and haulers.
SteamNew Salvage and Recycling Mechanicsnew contentMilestonePlayers can now collect and recycle salvage and debris for rare resources.
SteamIntroduction of Waste Processing Plantsnew contentMilestoneNew facilities for sorting and depositing materials, offering rewards for careful transport of volatile scrap.
SteamIntroduction of Gravity Gunnew contentMilestoneA fully operational gravity gun has been introduced, allowing players to manipulate large objects.
SteamGravitino Coil Modulenew contentMilestoneA new anti-gravity module for the multi-tool that enhances gameplay with physics interactions.
SteamLimited-Time Community Expeditionseasonal eventMilestoneA community event where players work together to reclaim a planet covered in wrecks.
SteamNew Vehicle Parts and Armor Setnew contentMilestoneDozens of new vehicle parts and a new armor set with steam punk detailing are available as rewards.
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