{
  "id": 16926035,
  "title": "No Man’s Sky Gets Fresh Horror-Themed Forsaken Update Just a Month After Cosmos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/no-mans-sky-gets-fresh-horror-themed-forsaken-update-just-a-month",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T15:23:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/no-mans-sky-forsaken-update"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Just a month following the release of the No Man’s Sky Cosmos update, the game developer Hello Games has unveiled a new horror-themed update named Forsaken. The update dropped alongside the game’s arrival on iOS, adding a spooky twist to the already expansive space sim. Hello Games, known for its relentless updates following No Man’s Sky’s rocky launch, has once again proven its commitment to the game’s longevity.\n\nForsaken promises a darker facet of the universe as players scour the cosmos for haunted technology and biological horrors to trade with eccentric traders. These eerie discoveries will reward players with seasonal items, including organic shipbuilding components such as alien cockpits and mysterious modules. The update also adds new cosmetic options for your character, like a larva tank helmet and writhing wormy multi-tools, adding a creepy and organic touch to the game.\n\nIn addition to these seasonal elements, Forsaken introduces various UI enhancements such as an improved radial menu, a minimal HUD option, and several other quality of life and accessibility tweaks. One standout feature allows players to warp directly to any star visible from their cockpit, enhancing navigation and exploration.\n\nThe Forsaken update is currently available on all platforms, including the newly available No Man’s Sky for iOS. Detailed patch notes can be found on the No Man’s Sky website. The continuous updates and improvements to No Man’s Sky hint at the developer’s dedication, especially with their upcoming project, Light No Fire. This new game takes a more focused approach, simulating an entire planet instead of an endless galaxy. This focus will allow players to soar across the skies on dragonback, a feature hinted at during the Game Awards 2023. With a successful launch for No Man’s Sky, it appears Hello Games is eager to let the game’s own narrative speak for itself.",
  "summary": "Just as No Man’s Sky lands for iOS, the ever-expanding space sim is getting a spooky new update in time for Halloween.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}