For a game that started out rather poorly, Nobody’s sky continues to reach new galactic heights, and update 4.0 is just around the corner.
Hello Games has apparently been working tirelessly to build No Man’s Sky from the ground up and turn it into what could be one of the best space exploration and survival games There. Since its initial release in 2016, the game has continued to be updated and improved, benefiting long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Update 4.0 is set to coincide with the debut of No Man’s Sky on Nintendo Switch, scheduled for October 7th, but what does the update actually include? Well, through interview with PC GamerHello Games’ Sean Murray talks about it all.
Ultimately, the intro to the game has been changed to be more welcoming to new players or those who will just be getting the title on the Switch. Murray also addressed the sheer amount of content in No Man’s Sky and how easily it can overwhelm those new to the title; he tells PC Gamer that: “When you go back to the game, there’s actually a log where you have a summary of the story so far. We have an information portal that will bring together everything you’ve done so far, everything you’ve unlocked, all of it, and give you more information about it so you can dive into it.”
This way, new and returning players can easily find the information they may need and delve further into the story if they feel like it. For players already familiar with No Man’s Sky and those who feel like they may have done everything there is to do, the stages of the journey have been expanded to give veterans brand new goals to achieve.
In addition, the inventory has been improved and expanded, so that players who embark on the release of 4.0 will have a larger backpack. Last but not least, a “relaxed regime” will also be introduced. This mode is essentially a slightly less intense version of the game; You could call it “easy” mode, I guess. To balance this out, a “survival mode” has also been added to make No Man’s Sky even more intense if you’re up for the challenge.
It’s great to see No Man’s Sky continue to grow and evolve in 2022. If you haven’t tried it yet, or if launch still left a bad taste in your mouth, I can’t recommend enough how great this game is in 2022.. Now, with a relaxed mode that lets players figure things out and explore the galaxy on their own tempo, there really is no better time to start a game.
