No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky

Role-playing (RPG) • Simulator • Adventure • Indie • Arcade
2016

No Man's Sky is an upcoming Role-playing (RPG)/Simulator/Adventure/Indie/Arcade game releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation VR2, PlayStation 4. Scheduled to launch on August 9, 2016.

Developed by Hello Games and published by 505 Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Hello Games.

Release Date: 08/10/2016

Released
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Story

Inspired by the adventure and imagination that we love from classic science-fiction, No Man's Sky presents you with a galaxy to explore, filled with unique planets and lifeforms, and constant danger and action. In No Man's Sky, every star is the light of a distant sun, each orbited by planets filled with life, and you can go to any of them you choose. Fly smoothly from deep space to planetary surfaces, with no loading screens, and no limits. In this infinite procedurally generated universe, you'll discover places and creatures that no other players have seen before - and perhaps never will again.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Xbox Series X|SPlayStation VR2PlayStation 4Nintendo Switch 2PlayStation VRPC (Microsoft Windows)SteamVRPlayStation 5MacOculus RiftXbox One

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventureIndieArcade

Developer

  • Hello Games

Publishers

  • 505 Games
  • Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Hello Games

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First personThird personVirtual Reality

Multiplayer

  • Online Co-op: 32 playersOffline Co-op: 1 playersOnline: up to 32 playersOffline: up to 1 players

Ratings & Reviews

74%
Critic Score
38 reviews
71%
User Score
520 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fictionSurvivalSandboxOpen world

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Key Features

aliensspace simulationspace combatexplorationcraftingupgradable weaponsprocedural generationspaceship

Game Engine

Built with Custom built engine

Release Information

Primary Release Date

August 9, 2016

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation VR

August 14, 2019
Worldwide

SteamVR

August 14, 2019
Worldwide

Oculus Rift

August 14, 2019
Worldwide

Xbox Series X|S

November 10, 2020
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

August 12, 2016
Worldwide

PlayStation 4

August 10, 2016
Europe
August 9, 2016
North America

Xbox One

July 24, 2018
Worldwide

PlayStation 5

November 12, 2020
Worldwide

Mac

June 1, 2023
Worldwide

PlayStation VR2

February 22, 2023
Worldwide

Nintendo Switch 2

June 5, 2025
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for No Man's Sky on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with No Man's Sky, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about No Man's Sky