GameRant - No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky's Swarm Update Changes Everything, Available Now

Filip Galekovic — Thu, 28 May 2026 07:07:23 GMT

No Man's Sky got a big new patch titled the Swarm Update, and it's one of the game's biggest post-launch content releases yet. While No Man's Sky has received plenty of massive updates over the years, few of them have been as comprehensive and broadly game-changing as the Swarm Update is, with its Hive of Glass enemy faction and community-level event contributions.

No Man’s Sky Player Shares Idea That Could Add Even More Variety to Planets

Adrian Morales — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:00:15 GMT

No Man's Sky is jam-packed with planets, flora, fauna, and things to do across its massive solar system; however, one fan thinks that adding dense jungles, forests, and swamps to the game would add more variety to it. Hello Games' No Man's Sky is known for its wide variety of biomes featuring all sorts of ecosystems and things to discover, but even with a whole new game from the studio on the horizon, fans still want more from the sci-fi title.

No Man’s Sky Player Shares Idea That Could Take Base Building to the Next Level

Matthew Schomer — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:30:15 GMT

No Man's Sky players want to take base building to another level, asking Hello Games to incorporate customizable space stations into the interstellar survival game's staggeringly large universe. Base building in No Man's Sky has already come leaps and bounds from where it started nearly 10 years ago, and being able to set up their own bespoke space stations is one direction the game could be heading in the future.

No Man's Sky Gets New Update for April 2026

Matthew Schomer — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:43:43 GMT

No Man's Sky has rolled out a fresh update for April 2026, making several adjustments and fixes to the game following the recent addition of its new Xeno Arena expansion. The latest No Man's Sky update is already available for PC via Steam, and it should be arriving on consoles in the near future.

How to Find the Best Creatures For Holo-Arena in No Man's Sky

Joe Grantham — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:48:18 GMT

With the arrival of the Xeno Arena update for No Man's Sky, players can now engage in holographic battles with their companions, all of which have their own unique ability sets and stats. Naturally, players will therefore want to know how to find the best creatures for Holo-Arena in No Man's Sky. This is done with the help of a new mode for the Analysis Visor, which identifies a creature's combat potential.

How Do Holo-Arenas Work in No Man's Sky?

Joe Grantham — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:45:15 GMT

Courtesy of the Xeno Arena update for No Man's Sky, players are now able to pit hologram versions of their companions against those of other players and NPCs in Holo-Arena battles. Inspired by Pokemon, Palworld, and Holochess from Star Wars, players can catch, train, and genetically modify their creatures, or even breed them, to create a team to dominate in the Holo-Arena. This guide will explain how Holo battles work, where arenas can be found, and how players can get better.

Game-Changing No Man's Sky Update is Basically Pokemon in Space

Marc Deschamps — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:52:03 GMT

No Man's Sky's newest update has been released, and it adds Xeno Arenas, a monster battling feature inspired by the mechanics of games like Pokemon. Released in 2016, No Man's Sky has seen a number of significant updates over the last decade. Developer Hello Games has drastically changed the title from its initial launch, adding new features that have built on the existing framework. These new features have helped the game endure, while continuing to attract new players.

Best Ship Types In No Man's Sky

Alex Alcock — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:16 GMT

No Man's Sky has transformed itself from a creative misfire to a redeemed masterpiece in one of gaming's greatest evolutions. What started as a limited space simulator has become an immersive RPG with endless exciting features. Alongside such additions have come a steady stream of ship styles and classes.

No Man’s Sky Player Builds Incredible Orbital Base

Tyler Shipley — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:59:07 GMT

One No Man’s Sky player has utilized the building mechanics in the game to create an incredible orbital base, catching the attention of other gamers. While No Man’s Sky encourages exploring its vast universe, building bases gives players the chance to carve out their own niche in the game.

The Game Launch NO ONE Should Have Recovered From | AAAnalysis

Naomi Kyle — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:15 GMT

No Man's Sky is the gaming poster child for redemption stories. By all accounts, this game should have never been able to claw it's way out of the massive hole that was dug for it at launch. And yet, nearly a decade later, it's still standing, taller than ever. What exactly did Hello Games do to get it here? And is this something that other developers can follow?