No Man's Sky 10th Anniversary Cosmos Update Actually Updates Space, Lets Players Finally Reach Stars

No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games has unveiled a new 10th anniversary patch called Cosmos, which finally allows players to explore and interact with the stars within the game. Sean Murray, the chief of Hello Games, described Cosmos as one of the "biggest and craziest" updates to date, noting that it brings a significant transformation to the game's space aspect.

Murray explained that while No Man's Sky is often considered a "Space Game," space has traditionally been portrayed as an empty void in most sci-fi games. However, Cosmos aims to make space feel more alive and personalized.

Key features introduced in Cosmos include a Star Map that provides players with a wealth of new points of interest, such as huge space hulks that can be stripped and salvaged for resources. Players can also construct space outposts for trading, bio-wrecks that may require careful clearance, and asteroid belts teeming with valuable crystals. The update even allows players to build free-floating orbital bases and own their very own space station, a long-awaited feature that has been requested since the game's launch in 2016.

In addition to the space-related updates, the Cosmos patch showcases Hello Games' commitment to keeping the game fresh and engaging. The company has launched an expedition called "Our Journey Continues!" that highlights the 40 major updates since No Man's Sky's release. This expedition features a "spacelog" of interesting facts and developer commentary, allowing players to revisit past moments and milestones.

With these enhancements, No Man's Sky players can now embark on a more immersive and expansive space journey, ultimately venturing towards the center of their own star system.