Hello Games has announced “Adrift” as the next major update for No Man’s Sky, set to roll out on Switch soon. This update aims to provide players with an experience of an alternative universe, where they can truly feel alone. Shops, trading, shortcuts, and help are eliminated, while sandworms roam freely, buildings are dilapidated, and a ghostly frigate haunts the space.
No Man’s Sky patch notes: Expedition Thirteen – Adrift
Expedition Thirteen, titled “Adrift,” is set to begin shortly and will run for approximately seven weeks. During this expedition, all star systems have been abandoned, removing all NPCs and active starships, and disrupting system economies. Several gameplay changes reflect the eerie nature of this universe, affecting gameplay events, player communications, and the distribution of hostile entities.
Rewards and new additions in the No Man’s Sky patch notes
- Rewards: New posters, decals, titles, starship wreckage base building parts, a vile and gnawing companion, a unique cursed frigate, several new starship customization options, and the exclusive Iron Vulture hauler.
- New starship: Players can access the Iron Vulture starship, along with new customization options.
Technical improvements and bug fixes in the No Man’s Sky patch notes
The “Adrift” update brings significant memory usage optimizations and a variety of bug fixes to enhance gameplay and improve the overall experience. Here are some of the key improvements:
Memory and visual optimizations
- Introduced significant memory usage optimizations.
- Improved the speech audio of the Assembled Construct on the Space Anomaly.
- Enhanced audio for planetary titan worms.
- Improved visual effects around the Space Anomaly’s Prime Terminal.
Bug fixes detailed in the No Man’s Sky patch notes
- Fixed an issue causing base parts to pop in after loading.
- Resolved an issue preventing the Space Anomaly from playing its warp-in effects.
- Fixed distorted Travellers appearing when interacting with Unknown Graves.
- Corrected the crafting page using incorrect text when lacking sufficient resources.
- Merged markers belonging to separate resources within the same clump.
- Addressed damaged technology appearing in the list of refinable items.
- Updated planets with synthetic or robotic creatures to report this in the “Fauna” category of their data readout.
- Improved purchase UI screen clarity for unaffordable items.
- Corrected incorrect rewards listed in the UI or interaction prompt.
- Ensured the Atlas Path appears in the Collected Knowledge section of the catalogue.
- Fixed misleading mission instructions in the They Who Returned mission in uninhabitable star systems.
- Addressed mission blockers occurring while reloading saves during space combat.
- Resolved blockers related to Tethys’ interactions in A Trace Metal.
- Added catalogue guidance mission for Atlantideum.
- Enhanced mission text clarity for players traveling significant distances away from their current mission target.
- Fixed a rare issue adding an “ON PLANET” label to the Atlas Station’s marker.
- Corrected various minor text issues.
Additional changes and improvements
In addition to the major updates and fixes, several smaller adjustments have been made to enhance the overall gameplay experience:
- Synthetic or robotic creatures: Planets with these creatures now report this information in their data readout under the “Fauna” category.
- Purchase UI: Improved clarity in the purchase screen when the current item is unaffordable.
- Mission instructions: Improved clarity and resolved misleading instructions in certain missions.
- Catalogue and mission updates: Added new missions and improved existing ones for better guidance and clarity.
No Man’s Sky patch notes hints that the game’s life cycle still continueConclusion
The “Adrift” update for No Man’s Sky introduces a host of new features, technical improvements, and bug fixes, offering a fresh and engaging experience for players. With the new expedition, enhanced audio and visuals, and numerous gameplay adjustments, this update is set to elevate the overall No Man’s Sky experience. Be sure to check out the trailer for a glimpse of what’s to come in the “Adrift” update. The No Man’s Sky patch notes provide a comprehensive overview of all the changes and additions, ensuring players are well-informed and ready to dive into the new content.
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