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No Man's Sky

Interceptor Patch 4.20.1

Hello everyone,

Thank you to everyone playing the Interceptor Update, especially those taking the time to report any issues they encounter via Zendesk or console crash reporting.

We are listening closely to your feedback, and have identified and resolved a number of issues. These fixes are included in patch 4.20.1, which is now live on Steam.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed a crash on Steam Deck.

We will continue to release patches as issues are identified and resolved. If you experience any issues, let us know by submitting a bug report.

Thank you,
Hello Games

Fractal Patch 4.15

Hello everyone,

Thank you to everyone playing the Fractal Update, especially those taking the time to report any issues they encounter via Zendesk or console crash reporting.

We are listening closely to your feedback, and have identified and resolved a number of issues. These fixes are included in patch 4.15, which is now live on Steam and will be coming to other platforms as soon as possible.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue that caused some flat-mode settings to be incorrectly applied to PSVR2, causing performance issues.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent rumble from working correctly on PlayStation 5.
  • Fixed an issue that caused water reflections to be missing on some graphics settings.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause blurriness and other visual glitches during warp.
  • Fixed a rare issue that could prevent players from accessing their refiners.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the “Unhide System” button from working in the Hidden Systems list.

  • Fixed a rare issue that could incorrectly allow players to access the Space Anomaly from the quick menu after a reload.
  • Fixed a number of base building control issues for PSVR with Move controllers.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the Space Anomaly missions to become stuck in the log after completing an expedition.

  • Fixed a crash related to networking.
  • Fixed a crash related to the options menu.
  • Fixed a crash related to rendering.
  • Fixed a Steam Deck-specific crash.

We will continue to release patches as issues are identified and resolved. If you experience any issues, let us know by submitting a bug report.

Thank you,
Hello Games

Fractal 4.14

Hello everyone,

Thank you to everyone playing the Fractal Update, especially those taking the time to report any issues they encounter via Zendesk or console crash reporting.

We are listening closely to your feedback, and have identified and resolved a number of issues. These fixes are included in patch 4.14, which is live on Steam.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed a crash related to rendering.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause some players to lose discoveries.

We will continue to release patches as issues are identified and resolved. If you experience any issues, let us know by submitting a bug report.

Thank you,
Hello Games

FRACTAL 4.13

Bug Fixes




  • Fixed an issue that caused incorrect options settings to be saved out for currently non-applicable options.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the "speech to text" options text being very slightly smaller than the other Network options.
  • Fixed a rare issue that caused some menu options not to re-translate when changing languages.
  • Fixed an issue that caused a number of options to appear in non-relevant configurations, where they have no functional effect.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Base Complexity option to be incorrectly hidden on some platforms.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent the Gamma option from being visible on some platforms.
  • Fixed an issue that caused an incorrect "Go Back" text prompt to appear on the save select screen after adjusting options.
  • An extra level of control has been added to the Hold-to-Confirm option setting, allowing players to disable hold-to-confirm for most interactions but keeping this for destructive actions.
  • Fixed an issue that caused pending options setting changes to be discarded when entering an options submenu.

  • Fixed an issue that caused inventory slot highlights to render on top of popups.
  • Fixed an issue that caused text on the starship's main screen to be cropped incorrectly.
  • Fixed an issue that caused text to crop incorrectly in the journey milestones UI.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the swap build/quick menu option from working in ships or exocraft.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Sprint/Scan option to have the wrong description after applying a change.
  • Fixed an issue that caused refiner contents to be lost when warping out of a freighter.
  • Fixed a number of rendering issues with planetary objects.
  • Fixed an issue that caused some Twitch reward ships to be missing their Vesper Sail.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause volcanoes to appear in the middle of previously constructed bases during the Utopia expedition.
  • Fixed a number of issues that could case exocraft first-person cameras to break.
  • Fixed a rare issue that could cause a debug button to appear on the frontend.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause base screenshots to fail to render correctly.

  • Fixed an issue that prevented the swap sprint/scan option from working when using VR controls.
  • Fixed an issue that incorrectly attached the personal forcefield to the hands when using a DualShock4 to control PSVR.
  • Fixed an issue that allowed players to see the VR pointer helper for other players while they were base building.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the VR wrist menu projector to be too loud.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented some PC VR users from being able to adjust the size of terrain edits.
  • Fixed an issue that caused a small amount of lag when using the Analysis Visor in VR.
  • Fixed an issue that caused galaxy map UI messages to be displayed in an incorrect position in VR.
  • Fixed an issue that affected particle rendering in VR.
  • Fixed a number of issues that could cause the in-world UI screens to clip through world geometry or otherwise draw in the wrong position when playing in high-resolution VR.

  • Fixed an issue that prevented smooth swapping between mouse/keyboard control and PlayStation pads on PC.
  • Fixed an issue that caused a controller bindings conflict when rotating base parts with Xbox and PlayStation pad controls.
  • Fixed an issue that caused flashes/incorrect brightness during warp on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the patch notes to use too small a font on Switch.
  • Fixed a mission blocker that could affect Switch players in the Trace of Metal mission.
  • Fixed a mission log issue that affected Switch players when completing Nexus missions that require a Quad Servo.
  • Fixed an untranslated text ID that was visible on the teleport screen when playing Trace of Metal on Switch.

  • Fixed an issue that could prevent freighter bases from syncing correctly in multiplayer.
  • Multiplayer group and friend invites now track if the receiving player is currently busy, and give better feedback to the sending player.

  • Fixed a performance issue with damaged technology popups.
  • Fixed an issue that stripped some metadata important to mod authors.

  • Fixed a memory leak related to changing language settings repeatedly.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause a hang when loading saves with complex bases.
  • Fixed a rare crashed related to discovering plants or minerals while aboard the Space Station.
  • Fixed a crash related to syncing bases in multiplayer.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when saving with a very large number of discoveries.
  • Fixed a crash related to particle rendering.

Fractal 4.13

Hello everyone,

Thank you to everyone playing the Fractal Update, especially those taking the time to report any issues they encounter via Zendesk or console crash reporting.

We are listening closely to your feedback, and have identified and resolved a number of issues. These fixes are included in patch 4.13, which is live on Steam.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue that caused incorrect options settings to be saved out for currently non-applicable options.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the “speech to text” options text being very slightly smaller than the other Network options.
  • Fixed a rare issue that caused some menu options not to re-translate when changing languages.
  • Fixed an issue that caused a number of options to appear in non-relevant configurations, where they have no functional effect.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Base Complexity option to be incorrectly hidden on some platforms.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent the Gamma option from being visible on some platforms.
  • Fixed an issue that caused an incorrect “Go Back” text prompt to appear on the save select screen after adjusting options.
  • An extra level of control has been added to the Hold-to-Confirm option setting, allowing players to disable hold-to-confirm for most interactions but keeping this for destructive actions.
  • Fixed an issue that caused pending options setting changes to be discarded when entering an options submenu.

  • Fixed an issue that caused inventory slot highlights to render on top of popups.
  • Fixed an issue that caused text on the starship’s main screen to be cropped incorrectly.
  • Fixed an issue that caused text to crop incorrectly in the journey milestones UI.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the swap build/quick menu option from working in ships or exocraft.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Sprint/Scan option to have the wrong description after applying a change.
  • Fixed an issue that caused refiner contents to be lost when warping out of a freighter.
  • Fixed a number of rendering issues with planetary objects.
  • Fixed an issue that caused some Twitch reward ships to be missing their Vesper Sail.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause volcanoes to appear in the middle of previously constructed bases during the Utopia expedition.
  • Fixed a number of issues that could case exocraft first-person cameras to break.
  • Fixed a rare issue that could cause a debug button to appear on the frontend.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause base screenshots to fail to render correctly.

  • Fixed an issue that prevented the swap sprint/scan option from working when using VR controls.
  • Fixed an issue that incorrectly attached the personal forcefield to the hands when using a DualShock4 to control PSVR.
  • Fixed an issue that allowed players to see the VR pointer helper for other players while they were base building.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the VR wrist menu projector to be too loud.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented some PC VR users from being able to adjust the size of terrain edits.
  • Fixed an issue that caused a small amount of lag when using the Analysis Visor in VR.
  • Fixed an issue that caused galaxy map UI messages to be displayed in an incorrect position in VR.
  • Fixed an issue that affected particle rendering in VR.
  • Fixed a number of issues that could cause the in-world UI screens to clip through world geometry or otherwise draw in the wrong position when playing in high-resolution VR.

  • Fixed an issue that prevented smooth swapping between mouse/keyboard control and PlayStation pads on PC.
  • Fixed an issue that caused a controller bindings conflict when rotating base parts with Xbox and PlayStation pad controls.
  • Fixed an issue that caused flashes/incorrect brightness during warp on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the patch notes to use too small a font on Switch.
  • Fixed a mission blocker that could affect Switch players in the Trace of Metal mission.
  • Fixed a mission log issue that affected Switch players when completing Nexus missions that require a Quad Servo.
  • Fixed an untranslated text ID that was visible on the teleport screen when playing Trace of Metal on Switch.

  • Fixed an issue that could prevent freighter bases from syncing correctly in multiplayer.
  • Multiplayer group and friend invites now track if the receiving player is currently busy, and give better feedback to the sending player.

  • Fixed a performance issue with damaged technology popups.
  • Fixed an issue that stripped some metadata important to mod authors.

  • Fixed a memory leak related to changing language settings repeatedly.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause a hang when loading saves with complex bases.
  • Fixed a rare crashed related to discovering plants or minerals while aboard the Space Station.
  • Fixed a crash related to syncing bases in multiplayer.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when saving with a very large number of discoveries.
  • Fixed a crash related to particle rendering.

We will continue to release patches as issues are identified and resolved. If you experience any issues, let us know by submitting a bug report.

Thank you,
Hello Games

FRACTAL 4.12.1

Bug Fixes




  • Fixed a number of network-related crashes.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause controllers to disconnect when playing via Steam.

Fractal 4.12.1

Hello everyone,

Thank you to everyone playing the Fractal Update, especially those taking the time to report any issues they encounter via Zendesk or console crash reporting.

We are listening closely to your feedback, and have identified and resolved a number of issues. These fixes are included in patch 4.12.1, which is live on Steam.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed a number of network-related crashes.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause controllers to disconnect when playing via Steam.

We will continue to release patches as issues are identified and resolved. If you experience any issues, let us know by submitting a bug report.

Thank you,
Hello Games

Fractal 4.12

Hello everyone,

Thank you to everyone playing the Fractal Update, especially those taking the time to report any issues they encounter via Zendesk or console crash reporting.

We are listening closely to your feedback, and have identified and resolved a number of issues. These fixes are included in patch 4.12, which will be live on all platforms soon.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue that caused bases built next to some building types to become buried in the ground.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented recolouring of portable base building objects constructed outside of a base.
  • Fixed an issue that caused ship cockpit screens to flicker.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Galactic Trade Room on freighters to be non-interactable.
  • Fixed an issue that allowed cursor or stick sensitivity to be set to 0, preventing cursor use.
  • Fixed a bug that caused farmable plants to appear in the wrong visual state.
  • Fixed an issue that caused ByteBeat recordings to fail to save correctly.

  • Fixed an issue that prevented Featured Bases from being available to PSVR2 players.
  • The volume of the VR wrist projector’s opening sound effect has been reduced.
  • Fixed a hang that could occur when exiting an Exocraft in VR.

  • Fixed an issue that prevented terrain tessellation detail from being rendered on PlayStation 5.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented controller vibration from functioning correctly on PlayStation 5.
  • Fixed a PlayStation 5 issue that could cause graphical corruption during warp.

  • Fixed an issue with sky rendering on Xbox One.

  • Fixed an issue that prevented system language selection from working correctly.
  • Fixed a number of issues that could cause stuttering.
  • Fixed an issue that caused some metadata used by mods to be stripped.

  • Fixed an issue that could prevent discoveries from showing.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent expedition data from being successfully downloaded.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause incorrect discovery counts to be reported for discovery-based expedition milestones.
  • Fixed a number of network connectivity issues.

  • Fixed a crash that could occur when playing with a controller on Linux OS.
  • Fixed a crash on boot that could affect PC players with integrated/multiple GPUs.
  • Fixed a crash related to derelict freighter procedural generation.
  • Fixed a number of rendering-related crashes.
  • Fixed a number of crashes related to multiplayer.
  • Fixed a rare crashed related to planet rendering.

We will continue to release patches as issues are identified and resolved. If you experience any issues, let us know by submitting a bug report.

Thank you,
Hello Games

No Man's Sky Fractal Update
Hello,

We’re excited to let you know that today we are releasing our first major update of 2023. We’re calling it Fractal (version 4.1). Full patch notes are available here.



All players can earn a stunning new starship, the Utopia Speeder, which allows travellers to skim across planet surfaces at high velocity. We’re also launching a new Expedition - “Utopia” - which challenges players to work together and rebuild an abandoned solar system for the mysterious Utopia Foundation. Other expedition rewards include an exclusive new helmet (the Fearsome Visor), a robotic drone companion and much more.



Steam Deck now supports gyroscopic controls, making exploring and scanning new discoveries more comfortable and precise than ever.

Speaking of which, the Wonders Catalogue shows off your most incredible discoveries, from tallest mountain to strangest creature, giving explorers a detailed record of their journey and allowing players to compare their records with fellow travellers.



We’ve also overhauled the game’s options for all platforms, introducing a raft of new accessibility features and giving players even more control over the way they play and experience the game.

The Fractal update brings a huge number of improvements and new experiences for everyone.

That’s already quite a large update, but there’s lots more! We’ve always been incredibly passionate about VR. No Man’s Sky is about exploration and there’s nothing quite like exploring the infinite universe in virtual reality. Our game has changed a huge amount since our small team introduced VR support back in 2019, and we were so excited to revisit and overhaul all virtual reality for all players.



Fractal brings a large range of improvements and quality of life changes for all VR players. Here’s a brief list of some of the features players old and new can expect when slipping on a headset:


  • Play the entirety of No Man’s Sky in Virtual Reality without compromise, with new levels of immersion.
  • Switch between VR and standard gameplay. Continue from an existing save to revisit favourite planets, bases and creatures in full virtual reality.



  • The HUD and user interface has been completely remade for virtual reality, to ensure every interaction available in the game feels natural and built for purpose. Including controlling Multi-Tool options via a menu embedded on the in-world Multi-Tool; and browsing the quick menu and inventory via a personal wrist-mounted display.
  • Lift open your starship’s cockpit, then reach out and grab the controls to take flight. Turn around for a full 360° view of the starship and vehicle cockpits, with incredible details only visible in VR.



  • Many interactions have been given special VR-only options, including: grabbing plants and other collectables with your hands; physically opening the cockpits of ships and exocraft; piloting starships directly with a VR stick/throttle; and punching objects to cause damage.
  • With complete head and hand tracking, interactions in virtual reality make No Man’s Sky more intuitive, tactile, and immersive than ever. Physically unholster your Multi-Tool from your shoulder. Intuitively aim and fire at targets, or put it away to engage in combat with your fists. Tap a button on your headset to toggle the Analysis Visor, then point towards fauna, flora, and minerals to scan and discover them.


2022 was a pretty packed year for No Man’s Sky with major free updates like Sentinel, Outlaws, Leviathan, Endurance and Waypoint, plus a bunch more of our popular expeditions, whilst also launching on Steam Deck and Switch. We’ve got an even bigger year planned for 2023, with Fractal marking just the starting point.

Full patch notes can be found here.

Thanks again so much for your continued support. It means a lot to us.

Our journey continues.

Sean

Holiday 2022 Expeditions 4.08

Hello everyone,

Thank you to everyone playing the Holiday 2022 Expeditions Update, especially those taking the time to report any issues they encounter via Zendesk or console crash reporting.

We are listening closely to your feedback, and have identified and resolved a number of issues. These fixes are included in patch 4.08, which will be live on all platforms soon.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue that caused Nexus missions to give the wrong rewards.
  • Fixed a visual glitch with tornado rendering on Nintendo Switch.
  • Fixed a number of memory-related crashes on PlayStation 4.
  • Fixed a PlayStation 5 crash that could occur on long playthroughs.

We will continue to release patches as issues are identified and resolved. If you experience any issues, let us know by submitting a bug report.

Thank you,
Hello Games

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