The Orbital update for No Man’s Sky was launched by Hello Games in March 2024. Since its turbulent start in August 2016, the game has undergone significant transformations with over 30 major free updates that have garnered positive feedback.
The latest update, Orbital, not only introduces new features but also enhances existing ones. Players had long desired the ability to personalize their spacecraft, a wish fulfilled by No Man’s Sky Orbital, making it a highly praised update.
8 Revamped Space Station Exteriors
Enhanced Station Designs
Previously, space station models in No Man’s Sky appeared simplistic and repetitive. The Orbital update transformed these models into intricate and visually appealing structures, a significant visual upgrade.
7 Redesigned Space Station Interiors
Diverse Interior Layouts
The update revamped station interiors, introducing diverse layouts to eliminate the monotony of identical designs, adding an element of surprise for players upon docking.
6 New and Varied Space Stations
Enhanced Station Diversity
The addition of new station types in the Orbital update increased variety, making each station feel unique and tailored to its star system, breaking away from the repetitive procedural generation.
5 Updated Merchant NPCs
Diverse NPC Interactions
The No Man’s Sky Orbital update revitalized space stations by redesigning the NPCs, introducing more variations in race, appearance, and behavior, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
4 Enhanced Guild Mission Rewards
Improved Mission Incentives
The Orbital update revamped guild mission rewards, offering better payouts and increasing rewards based on players' guild reputation, making these missions more rewarding and engaging.
3 Improved Fleet Missions
Engaging Fleet Gameplay
The Orbital update introduced strategic depth to fleet missions, allowing players to provide guidance to fleet commanders, get involved in fleet actions, and influence mission outcomes, enhancing the overall fleet gameplay experience.
2 Salvaged Ship Components
Utilize Salvaged Parts
The Orbital update allows players to salvage ships for parts, which can be used for customization or constructing new ships, offering an alternative to hunting for specific ship models, enriching the gameplay experience.
1 Ship Customization & Construction
Create Your Dream Ship
The most anticipated feature of the No Man’s Sky Orbital update was ship customization and construction, granting players the freedom to design and build their ships using salvaged parts, fulfilling a long-standing community desire for more personalized spacecraft.