Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 4
- 9th Aug 2016
- 10th Aug 2016
- Also Available On
- Tags
- Feature Support
- Official Site
- no-mans-sky.com
Reviews
Mini Review No Man's Sky (PSVR2) - Explore an Infinite Universe on a Whole New Scale
Space is big
We've revisited No Man's Sky a number of times over the years. It only seems fair to check in every once in a while considering how much changes with each major update. The latest of these, Fractal, adds full PSVR2 support, allowing you to explore planets, space stations, and everything in between within Sony's new headset. The initial...
Review No Man's Sky (PS5) - Divisive Survival Game Plays Best with This Next-Gen Upgrade
Galaxy brain
No Man's Sky is not the same game it was when it launched in 2016. The PlayStation 4 generation has seen the emergence of evolving software, and Hello Games' ultra-ambitious space survival adventure is a shining example of that. After enormous excitement, what we had on day one failed to live up to expectations. While the sense of...
Every opinion procedural
We can't believe our luck. For all the planets and moons in this system, most of them scorched and practically lifeless, the last one we visit is a bonafide world of paradise. Lush bright blue grass stretches out to the horizon where it meets a scarlet sky, the space station hanging just close enough to make out its shape...
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No Man's Sky Guides
Guide No Man's Sky Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Where to Start
The ultimate guide to No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky is the enormous space-faring adventure from developer Hello Games. Available for PlayStation 4 and PS5 — as well as full support for PSVR — it's an ever-evolving epic that's been steadily improved and expanded since its release in 2016. We gave the game a 7/10 in our PS5 review, noti
Guide No Man's Sky: What Are Units, Nanites, and Quicksilver Currencies?
What's the difference between currencies in No Man's Sky?
What are Units, Nanites, and Quicksilver in No Man's Sky? What do each of these currencies do, and what can you buy with them? No Man's Sky is a complex game with lots to consider, and that extends to its various in-game currencies. As part of our No Man's Sky guide, we're going to explain...
Guide No Man's Sky: How and Where to Find Basic Resources
Where to get the basics in No Man's Sky
What resources do you need at the start of No Man's Sky? How and where can you find the basics in No Man's Sky? Like all survival games, No Man's Sky is one that introduces you to a lot of materials, systems, and features rather quickly, and it can be daunting when you're just starting out. As part of our No...
Guide No Man's Sky: How to Find the Space Anomaly and Nada and Polo
Star trekking
How do you find the Space Anomaly in No Man's Sky? Where is the Space Anomaly, and how do you find Nada and Polo? One of No Man's Sky's early objectives sees you finding the Space Anomaly, but you can't do it straight away. As part of our No Man's Sky guide, we're going to explain how to find the Space Anomaly, and thus Nada and Polo,...
Guide No Man's Sky: How to Get Nanites
Best ways to farm Nanites in No Man's Sky
How do you get Nanites in No Man's Sky? What's the best way to earn Nanite Clusters? How can you farm Nanites and get them quickly? Nanites, or Nanite Clusters, are a secondary currency in No Man's Sky, and essential if you want to purchase upgrades for your equipment. If you're looking to upgrade your...
Guide No Man’s Sky: How to Earn Quicksilver
How to get Quicksilver in No Man's Sky
How do you earn Quicksilver in No Man's Sky? What's the best way to earn Quicksilver? In No Man's Sky, Quicksilver is an extra currency, used to purchase cosmetic items for your character or your base. The trouble is that it isn't obvious where to get Quicksilver. As part of our No Man's Sky guide, we're going...
Guide No Man's Sky: How to Refine Materials
How do you use a Refiner?
How do you refine materials in No Man's Sky? What is a Refiner, and how do you use it? The Refiner is one of your best friends in No Man's Sky — early on at the very least. In order to get the most out of your resources, refining will be an integral part of your process. As part of our No Man's Sky guide, we're going to...
Guide No Man's Sky: How to Upgrade Your Exosuit, Multitool, and Starship
Bigger and better
How do you upgrade your exosuit, multitool, and starship in No Man's Sky? Where can you get upgrades for your equipment, and how do you use them? As you progress in No Man's Sky, you'll want to make sure you have access to better and more capable multitools and starships, and a big part of that is finding upgrades. As part of our...
Guide No Man's Sky: How to Travel to a New Star System
How to warp to a different system
How do you travel to a new star system in No Man's Sky? How do you get to a different system in your starship? In No Man's Sky, a massive part of the game is the act of travelling through the galaxy, soaking in the sights of a procedurally generated cosmos. If you're just getting your feet wet in this sci-fi...
Guide No Man's Sky: How to Make Money and Get Lots of Units Quickly
Fill those pockets with space bucks
How do you make money in No Man's Sky? The space exploration game is full of things to see and do, but to get the most out of the adventure, you're going to need lots of Units and Nanites. You can get through the main story on the basics, but No Man's Sky is much more enjoyable when you can buy new ships, upgrade...
Guide How to Build Bases in No Man's Sky
Home sweet home
No Man's Sky has received an enormous patch named the Foundation Update, which incorporates the ability to build bases. Unfortunately, like so much of Hello Games' divisive hit, it's not immediately obvious what you have to do to create your own intergalactic home. But we come with tips. Basically, you're going to want to fly around...
Guide 10 No Man's Sky PS4 Tips for Beginner Space Explorers
Hints to help get you on your way
No Man's Sky is a dense, occasionally obtuse game that doesn't always make its systems clear. We've been playing Hello Games' opus for a good while now, and have compiled a list of ten spoiler-free tips that should make your introduction to outer-space that little bit easier to understand. Plutonium is your best...
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No Man's Sky News
News No Man's Sky Echoes Update Adds New Robotic Race, Improved Space Combat, Much More
Another huge update
Hello Games is clearly far from done with No Man's Sky, as it's just dropped the latest in a long string of massive, meaningful updates. The sci-fi explore-'em-up has now received its next free expansion, Echoes, teased last week, and it's another literal game-changer. The headline addition this time is a brand new race of...
News No Man's Sky Teases Next Major Update, Echoes, in 7-Year Anniversary Video
Quite the journey
Well, now we feel really old. No Man's Sky, Hello Games' massively successful sci-fi sandbox, celebrates its seventh anniversary this month. It goes without saying that the game has changed and improved immeasurably since its launch in 2016. Looking back on that journey, the developer has put together the above video — ending...
News No Man's Sky's Latest Major Update Improves PSVR2 Version, Adds Corrupted Worlds
Interceptor update available now
No Man's Sky only had the Fractal update a few weeks ago, coinciding with the launch of PSVR2, but Hello Games is already back with another massive update. Named Interceptor, this latest free expansion is now available for all versions of the game, and it introduces yet more improvements and new features. The...
News No Man's Sky Fractal Update Available Today, Adds Full PSVR2 Support Plus Lots More
Another stellar update
No Man's Sky has a well-documented history of huge, game-changing updates, and that record continues with Fractal, the latest major (and free) expansion. Released today on all platforms, you can download this patch now and enjoy everything it brings to the table. The headline act this time around is full support for PSVR2, but...
News There's Never Been a Better Time to Play No Man's Sky on PS5, PS4
Waypoint transforms the game for new and returning players
As was alluded to earlier in the week, No Man’s Sky’s latest update – named Waypoint – is less about adding mind-blowing new features and more about rebalancing the experience so it’s easier to enjoy for both newcomers and veterans. This comes in form of several tweaks, including...
News Next No Man's Sky PS5, PS4 Update to Streamline Game for Newcomers, Veterans
A galaxy awaits
No Man’s Sky, following its complicated PS4 launch, has grown exponentially in the six years since. The game, which has received over 20 free updates, is pretty much a different beast: while its expansive universe remains, there’s much more to discover in it than there’s ever been. For newcomers, this presents a completely new...
News No Man's Sky Overhauls Freighters, Asteroids, More in Free Endurance Update
Live now
Another massive update has arrived in No Man's Sky today, and its name is Endurance. As always, this is a free game update, and it makes some big changes. This time, the focus is on freighters, those big capital ships large enough to house multiple starships. With the Endurance update installed, freighters are far more customisable and...
News No Man's Sky Now Has Its 20th Free Post-Launch Update
Leviathan out now on PS5, PS4
We say it all the time, but this really is a thing now: another month, another No Man's Sky update. Named Leviathan, this is the game's 20th overall post-launch update and the seventh Expedition. This one takes the form of a sort of rogue-like experience with a time-looping curse you must put a stop to. "Not even Nada...
News Hello Games' Next Project Is Sounding Super Ambitious
Not a sequel to No Man's Sky, though
No Man's Sky is an absolutely bonkers game in terms of scope, and that's before you realise it comes from a tiny development studio based in Guildford. Hello Games has always been a small team, but moving from Joe Danger to a simulated, procedurally generated galaxy filled with 18 quintillion fully explorable...
News The 19th Huge No Man's Sky Update Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Outlaws across the galaxy
If you ever need an example of what fantastic post-launch support looks like, just marvel at what Hello Games has done with No Man's Sky. Ridiculed at launch, here we are reporting on its 19th big update since release back in 2016. 19th! It has been a redemption arc worth remembering, and today's free Outlaws expansion is...
About The Game
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated galaxy.
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I don't know about anyone else, but I'm still riding the hype train.
I am riding it all the way until it jumps off the tracks! Got my limited edition preordered and am counting down the days!
Gutted !!! One of the must have titles this year.... let's hope it does release in August because its not that far away !
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