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No Man's Sky Cosmos update release

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2026-09-09 14:38 UTC → 2026-09-10 15:37 UTC · added removed

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. released to mark the game’s tenth anniversary. This major free update introduced several new features, including 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 station superintendents, the formation of galactic alliances, stations. The update also introduced Galactic Alliances, enabling players to form groups, design banners, and the establishment 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 orbital habitats or celestial cities. interest, such as derelict shipwrecks, infested outposts, and asteroid belts containing rare resources. Players can now also attempt to fly directly toward stars. To mark the game’s tenth anniversary, celebrate a decade of development, the release included a community expedition titled ‘Our Journey Continues’ and an Continues,’ which revisits major milestones from the game's history since 2016. Technical improvements accompanied the launch, including updated rendering for planetary terrain, enhanced star map designed particle lighting, and improved cloud rendering. For PC users, the update added support for deep-space exploration. Intel XeSS 3, Nvidia DLSS 4.5, and foveated rendering for VR.

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