There's no end to No Man's Sky's incredible comeback story after its failed launch eight years ago. Sean Murray and his development team at Hello Games released the latest patch this week.
The Orbital update not only brings a thorough overhaul of the space stations, but also introduces the long-awaited shipbuilding feature.
This is what awaits you in the new huge update
The space stations, previously one of the few static, i.e. non-procedurally generated, elements in the dynamic world of No Man's Sky, are undergoing a radical change through Orbital. Through Engine improvements
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The exteriors of the stations are now impressively large and more varied than ever before, while the interiors have been transformed into vast, procedurally generated and more varied areas that offer new shops, gameplay mechanics and activities. These are now individually designed depending on the system, breed and location.
You can customize your ship in the ship editor.
The second big highlight of the update is the new ship editor, with which you can customize your ships as you wish and even design completely new ship types. This feature was one of the most frequently expressed requests from the community. As you explore the universe, you collect parts for your ships; the necessary components should be salvaged from wrecks and ruins.
In addition to shipbuilding, “Orbital” also introduces a revised guild system, which makes membership in guilds and building reputation a much more important part of the game. All players now have the opportunity to own a fleet of freighters and send them on missions that can also include heroic rescue operations.
In addition, the update includes various improvements to the game engine, a refresh of the user interface and much more, which ultimately makes it one of the most extensive updates ever released for No Man's Sky. Developers Hello Games have already announced that they are planning even more for this year as the journey continues.
You can find the full patch notes on the second page of this article.