# No Man's Sky Cosmos update release

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/no-mans-sky-cosmos-update-release
> Updated: 2026-09-09T13:10:20.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

Hello Games founder Sean Murray initially teased the upcoming ‘Cosmos’ update for No Man’s Sky through cryptic social media emojis. The community interpreted these symbols as a reference to the update, which was expected to coincide with the game’s 10-year anniversary.

Following the teaser, the ‘Cosmos’ update (version 7.0) was officially released to mark the game’s tenth anniversary. This major free update introduced significant changes to space exploration and player agency. Key features include the ability for players to act as Station Directors, allowing them to purchase, customize, and manage their own space stations. The update also introduced Galactic Alliances, enabling players to form groups, design banners, and compete on global leaderboards.

Base building was expanded to include free-floating modular bases in open space and structures built directly onto asteroids. Exploration mechanics received an overhaul with a new star system map and various deep-space points of interest, such as derelict shipwrecks, infested outposts, and asteroid belts containing rare resources. Players can now also attempt to fly directly toward stars.

To celebrate a decade of development, the release included a community expedition titled ‘Our Journey Continues,’ which revisits major milestones from the game's history since 2016. Technical improvements accompanied the launch, including updated rendering for planetary terrain, enhanced particle lighting, and improved cloud rendering. For PC users, the update added support for Intel XeSS 3, Nvidia DLSS 4.5, and foveated rendering for VR.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: No Man's Sky receives massive Cosmos update for 10th anniversary

Hello Games has launched the free Cosmos update for No Man's Sky, celebrating its 10th anniversary with space station ownership, orbital base building, and new galactic alliance mechanics.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/no-mans-sky-releases-cosmos-update-with-new-space-station-features

### 2026-09-05: Sean Murray teases No Man's Sky Cosmos update via emojis

Sean Murray has teased the upcoming 'Cosmos' update for No Man's Sky via cryptic cocktail emojis on social media, signaling a potential announcement for the game's 10-year anniversary content.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sean-murray-teases-no-mans-sky-cosmos-update-via-emojis

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