When No Man's Sky first launched back in 2016, we never would have thought that it'd be getting this level of support nine years on, but here we are. Hello Games has today announced the first update of 2025, 'Worlds Part II', and it looks like a big'un.
This one is a follow-up to last year's 'Worlds Part I' (who would have thought it?), once again focusing on adding an extra level of polish to the already extremely polished space adventure.
Studio founder Sean Murray stated that this update "allows us to push the boundaries of our engine with new technology", manifesting in "billions of new solar systems and trillions of new planets". These additions will also be treated to new biomes and terrains, making every locale feel distinct and full of exploring potential.
There are also new massive Gas Giants ("ten times bigger than our biggest planet"), deeper oceans complete with creepy sea creatures and an ultra-detailed lighting system to make everything feel that bit more lifelike (though how much the Switch will benefit from that last point remains to be seen).
Alongside the following 'Worlds Part II' screenshots — not taken from the Switch version, obviously — Hello Games has also shared an update trailer and deep dive on YouTube, plus the full patch notes on the No Man's Sky website.
The latest update is expected to land on PC and consoles today, though we know that previous patches have sometimes taken a little longer to come to Switch, so keep watching the skies.
Will you be checking out 'Worlds Part II' on Switch? Let us know in the comments.
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Love to see it, happy for those already playing No Man's Sky and looking forward to checking it out myself along with the rest of the game myself when I can!
Wow.
Bought the game months ago and just played it once in the beginning.
Couldnt get warm with the controls.
But hope I get into the game soon.
I do need to buy this game but wonder if waiting for it on Switch 2 is a good idea.
@ROBLOGNICK next gen BC 'boosts' aren't exactly a guarantee with something as meticulously optimized for the original hardware as NMS, and the game is great on Switch as it is.
I'm no expert on game engines but I wonder if this is scalable so they could just patch it for Switch 2 to up everything. This game works so well as a portable experience that you can just dip into on the fly
Commented over on PS already, sort of forgot this had already released on Switch, but I would like to think Switch 2 gets a native port. But I’m also not sure Hello Games is a big enough company to get a dev kit so it may be awhile.
Every single day it bothers me more that Nintendo seemingly isn’t letting 3rd parties talk about Switch 2 games. Isn’t that the reason you show new hardware, to show the new games on it? Makes no sense.
I really liked this game, but I wish they'd do something to make combat a bit more rewarding. The way the sentinels just keep coming, like the cops in GTA, means the only way out of combat is to run away and hide.
@rjejr they were pretty early with their PSVR and PS5 versions of the game so I'd be amazed if a Switch 2 version doesn't drop in the consoles first year
I Put 100 hours into this game. I quit because there really wasn't much purpose in it. The missions got a little repetitive, base building wasn't that interesting, combat wasn't that fun (It was sometimes infuriating because those darn machines heal each other and it is impossible to kill them.) But I hope this update is great.
This keeps on giving. I hope on Switch 2 this will run/look a tad bit better, might get back into it and waste another quadrillion hours in it!
Awesome! Water worlds sounds interesting.
Anyone know if the update is live for the Switch version already?
I have played this game off and on though the years but this is the first update that has truly impressed. Looks like im going to reinstall the game and pour more hours into it.
Huge respect for Sean Murray! Saying the game had a rocky start is an understatement but the dude actually delivered.
Wow. I love space, and this game seems to scratch all the itches, but damn I just don't have the time for it. I'm happy for anyone enjoying it.
This game seems like it's really good, but I'll wait for the Switch 2 version.
I’m still stranded on a planet with a broken ship and an inventory nightmare that I can’t get my head around. 😅
So that’s why it’s on sale again…
While I love this game on Switch I'm officially retiring my playthough on Switch until the Switch 2 version.
It's definitely coming (in some form) and I can wait to play this portably in the best way possible.
@MKHarmony It has. There's a great site called www.perfectly-nintendo.com that I like to use that tells when updates go live for Switch games/console along with patch notes, version and upcoming updates as well. It's pretty kewl.
@Bloodbottler awesome! Thanks, dude.
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