Hello Games has just rolled out a fresh update for No Man’s Sky on February 12, 2025, addressing a slew of pesky bugs that cropped up following the debut of the Worlds Part 2 update. As this beloved sci-fi game approaches its ninth birthday, the developers remain committed to polishing No Man’s Sky, a game that initially faced criticism but has since transformed into a cherished gem in the gaming world.
Starting off the new year with a bang, the Worlds Part 2 update made its entrance at the end of January 2025. This update brought players an array of diverse worlds, enhanced quality-of-life features, a completely revamped lighting system, and a whole lot more. The evolution since its 2016 launch is staggering, with Sean Murray and his team at Hello Games striving to elevate the game to meet and exceed player expectations. In a testament to their dedication, No Man’s Sky’s Steam reviews have finally reached the “Very Positive” tier after eight long years. To keep things running smoothly, the developers have released a patch to tackle some issues that came with the 5.5 update.
On February 12, No Man’s Sky received update 5.055 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and update 5.55 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Per the official site, this patch aims to squish bugs that emerged after the Worlds Part 2 update. It includes fixes for a common crash related to memory management and addresses a collision problem in biodomes. A nifty new feature makes accessing the teleporter page more convenient, displaying the closest mission-related destination at the top. Plus, several water rendering issues have been ironed out.
In the wake of the PlayStation 5 Pro’s late 2024 launch, No Man’s Sky was announced to support an 8K mode on Sony’s latest powerhouse, making it one of only three titles to offer such a feature. Gamers can opt to immerse themselves in the cosmos at a sharp 7680 x 4320 resolution running at 30 FPS, or enjoy a 4K mode at a smooth 60 FPS, benefitting from significant graphical enhancements, courtesy of the PS5 Pro’s robust hardware. Hello Games developer Martin Griffiths sang the console’s praises, sharing that developing with the new dev kit and seeing his work rendered in this newly detailed way was thrilling.
While Hello Games has its hands full with No Man’s Sky, the company has set its sights on a new endeavor. Come December 2024, Ghost Town Games announced an exciting co-op game called Stage Fright. Hello Games is set to publish this new title down the road. Ghost Town Games, best known for their Overcooked series, will undoubtedly bring some delicious new experiences to the table.
Here’s a rundown of the fixes included in No Man’s Sky Update 5.055, released on February 12, 2025:
– Resolved an issue where Favourited teleport destinations lost their status after warping.
– The teleporter page now prioritizes the nearest mission-related destination for ease of exploration.
– Fixed the Nautilon platform’s instability in water.
– Trader starships are now stable after takeoff from moon outposts.
– Addressed multiple collision issues with Exocraft and lasers.
– A biodome collision problem has been fixed.
– Eliminated an audio glitch causing starships to sound as if landing on water.
– Some starships are prevented from getting stuck at freighter hangar entrances.
– The player’s movements have been stabilized in environments like the Space Anomaly.
– The galaxy map’s tendency to route through invisible systems is corrected.
– Rare settlement saving issues are now resolved.
– Clarified the UI regarding abandoned mode activation.
– Fixed issues with sea creatures erroneously labeled as extinct.
– Corrected inventory sort options affecting broken slots.
– Resolved multiplayer flickering issues on the discovery screen.
– Duplicate options in dialogue trees have been fixed.
– Monolith interactions received some text corrections.
– Corrected dark water appearance from space.
– Underwater jetpack effects are now more visible.
– Several water-related rendering issues have been fixed.
– Addressed brightness issues at abandoned and pirate space stations.
– Made holograms visible against the sky background.
– Addressed incorrect death effects for some sea creatures.
– Invisible underwater bases on PS5 are now visible.
– Resolved a crash related to memory management.
These updates showcase the ongoing efforts by Hello Games to refine and enhance No Man’s Sky, keeping the adventure fresh and engaging for its dedicated player base.
