- No Man's Sky launched 10 years ago with a shaky start, but has since improved significantly through various updates.
- Hello Games has announced the next big update, Cosmos, which may focus on space beyond planets.
- The Cosmos update follows multiple improvements, including a creature-battling system introduced earlier this year and the Remnant update in February.
- Sean Murray explained the absence of Light No Fire from showcases since 2023, citing its high Steam wishlist rankings and a desire to avoid unnecessary marketing.
- Murray stated he plays Light No Fire most days and that the team is ready to show more, but he did not tease a release window.
Hello Games marks the 10th anniversary of No Man's Sky with the release of the Cosmos update, which promises to explore the cosmos beyond planets. This update follows a series of enhancements that have transformed the game since its rocky launch in 2016.1234
Murray noted, “I had actually intended that we were going to show it six months later, but, you know, we’ve like shot up the Steam wishlist charts; we‘re like number two on there.” He expressed satisfaction with the game's current status, stating, “we don’t need to say any more. Why? Why do any marketing?” This reflects a shift in strategy for Hello Games, which has focused on delivering substantial updates rather than traditional marketing.
The Cosmos update is expected to shift the gameplay experience, focusing less on terrestrial elements and more on the vastness of space. Murray has hinted at the ambitious nature of his upcoming project, Light No Fire, which has been absent from major showcases since 2023. He remarked, “I don’t think people realize just how ambitious it is and how crazy it is.” Despite the silence, he remains committed to the project, stating he enjoys working on it in his own space.5678
As Hello Games continues to innovate, fans are hopeful for another decade of adventures in No Man's Sky.
“Murray says Light No Fire has shot up to number two on Steam's wishlist charts, leading him to skip further marketing. He plays the game most days and notes the team of around 50 employees has been 'ready' to show more for a while.”
Kotaku
