Inspired by classic science-fiction and its overwhelming sense of adventure and imagination, Hello Games presents a game of unprecedented scale and ambition. In No Man’s Sky you explore an infinite universe where you will discover unique never-before-seen planets and lifeforms.

A mystery lies at the center of the galaxy, an irresistible pulse that draws you on an epic voyage to discover the true nature of the cosmos. Your journey will be charged with danger, encountering hostile creatures and fierce pirates; in order to survive, you will need to prepare, upgrading your ship, suit and weapons.

Whether you choose to fight, trade or explore, every decision you make has consequences, shaping your journey as you travel ever deeper into No Man's Sky.

Today, we are very excited to introduce the Aquarius Update!

This latest expansion to No Man’s Sky is free to download for existing players, and introduces something that felt like the perfect complement to the new water introduced in WORLDS PART I – fishing!

Fishing

Fishing in No Man’s Sky is a uniquely relaxing experience. Players can now explore the universe to find their perfect waterside spot, hopping with fish. Sit and relax alone with your thoughts, or stand alongside fellow Travellers as you look out over alien vistas waiting for a bite.

The thrill of the catch lies in the fact that you never quite know what you’re going to pull up. The variety of aquatic life ranges vastly from common minnow-like fish to huge alien marine mammals. Catches vary greatly from planet-to-planet and dedicated anglers will have to travel far to find the rarest of fish.

Exo-Skiff
Venture into the ocean on your deployable Exo-Skiff. This customisable fishing platform floats over the roughest seas and has its own bespoke cold storage inventory, making it the perfect way to hunt for those fish that are only found in deep waters.

Explore to find rare catches
Travellers who wish to complete their fishing log will have to explore a huge range of different environments and water conditions, as well as crafting specialist bait to attract rare catches and elusive legendary fish…

And while you’re waiting patiently to catch a bite, why not dredge for messages in bottles from those that have passed this way before?

Automated Fish Traps

Research the Automated Trap blueprints and establish your own autonomous floating fish farm to gather in fish while you explore elsewhere.

Aquarius Expedition
The Aquarius expedition begins today, and will run for approximately six weeks. Go on a quest across the galaxy to catch fish, gather stories, and think about the one that got away… Players who complete the Aquarius expedition will earn a beautifully detailed set of deep-sea customisation parts, including a unique underwater jetpack.

New Cooking Recipes
Of course, with this new-found ability to farm the lakes, seas and oceans, you will want to develop your cooking skills, with all-new recipes and ingredient combinations out there to be discovered.

Fishing Records
The Wonders Catalogue now has a dedicated collection of fishing information, detailing the history of all your catches and their weight records, as well as information on how to find each species.

Deep-Sea Diving Suit

Hardened against the extreme conditions found beneath the waves, this diving suit is the perfect choice for both deep-water exploration and an afternoon’s fishing.

Aquarius Poster Collection

Decorate the walls of your fishing shack with the Sea Chart, Bounty of the Sea and Gone Fishin’ posters.

Lost Angler’s Rig
Complete the Aquarius Expedition to uncover the fishy tale of the Lost Angler and earn the use of their exclusive fishing equipment.

Tentacled Figurine
A synthetic polymer companion for your starship’s cockpit, fashioned in the likeness of a sea creature.

Aquarius Flight Pack
Hardened against the extreme conditions found beneath the waves, this jetpack replacement allows for smooth and stylish passage through the murky abyss.

5.10 Patch Notes

• Players can now install a Fishing Rig in their Multi-Tool, enabling them to cast their line into any body of water and begin fishing. Purchase Fishing Rig blueprints aboard the Space Anomaly.
• Over 160 varieties of fish are available to catch. Finding each fish will require exploration of different planets, fishing at different times of day and during different weather conditions, and trawling across a wide range of depths.
• Your catch history, including weight records, is recorded in the new Fishing section of the Wonders catalogue.

• Craft specialist bait and apply it to your Fishing Rig to lure in specific fish.
• In addition, any edible item can be deployed as bait. Experiment with different cooked products to find the most effective bait for your fishing feeds.
• A large range of new seafood recipes have been added for the Nutrient Processor.
• Those who do not wish to consume or sell their catch may release their fish back into the water.

• Occasionally, inanimate objects may be retrieved from the water instead of fish. Such objects include procedurally generated messages in bottles and water-damaged technology upgrades.

• Automated Traps are available to research in the Space Anomaly. These self-sustaining units are an alternative to manual angling, and will attract fish as appropriate for the water conditions in which they are placed.

• The Exo-Skiff is a new piece of deployable technology, summoned from the Quick Menu after its interface is installed in the Exosuit. Research the appropriate blueprints aboard the Space Anomaly.
• The Exo-Skiff hovers just above the surface of the water and reacts to wave movement to create the perfect deep-sea fishing platform for those looking for deep-water fish.
• The skiff comes with a dedicated Cold Storage inventory, allowing players to conveniently store their catches.
• The Exo-Skiff can be recoloured via its own internal customisation interface.

• Fishing is fully compatible with first and third person play, and has unique casting mechanics for VR players.
• New music tracks have been added to accompany the fishing experience.

• Expedition Fifteen, Aquarius, will begin shortly and run for approximately six weeks.
• Rewards include new posters, decals and titles; a deep-sea diving suit customisation set; the unique Lost Angler’s Rig fishing rod; and the exclusive Aquarius Flightpack.

• Water reflections are now enabled for PSVR2.
• PCVR now supports reflections on the water while running with reflections set to Ultra.
• Fixed an issue that could make it difficult to interact with some space station objects while in VR.

• The jetpack effects used while underwater have been improved.
• Fixed a number of rendering artefacts related to water.
• Fixed a number of issues that could allow ships to spawn with the wrong landing-gear state.
• Fixed a visual issue with icons when switching pages in the Catalogue.
• Fixed a minor visual issue with the Liquidator mech.

• Fixed a rare issue that could cause items to be transferred to a deprecated inventory when Quick Transferring to a full Exosuit inventory.
• Fixed an issue that could cause mineable objects to incorrectly display a STEEL label.
• Fixed an issue that prevented the Left / Right Handedness option from being immediately applied to the third person camera.
• Allowed the Multi-Tool to remain unholstered when in Photo Mode in a multiplayer game.
• Removed the deprecated Shutter Door base part from the Catalogue.

• Fixed a number of water rendering issues with some specific base parts.
• Fixed a number of water-smearing issues when playing in VR.
• Fixed an Xbox-specific texture rendering issue.
• Fixed an issue that could cause black speckling in depth-of-field effects while playing with screen-space shadows enabled.
• Fixed a rendering corruption issue with starship cockpit screens.
• Fixed an issue that could cause graininess on PS4.
• Fixed an issue that could cause ship juddering during warp.

• Fixed a crash related to dialogue interactions.
• Fixed a PS4-specific memory crash.
• Fixed a PS5-specific crash related to shader loading.
• Fixed a crash related to explosion effects.
• Fixed a number of issues related to the loading of freighters and frigates.
• The messaging around some Vulkan-based GPU compatibility issues has been improved.

• Fixed a stall/hitch when switching between inventory pages.
• Introduced a number of optimisations while accessing the inventory.
• Introduced a minor planetary rendering optimisation.

Key Features:

• Explore a universe of possibilities – With over 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 (18 quintillion) possible planets, No Man’s Sky's procedurally generated galaxy gives players an unparalleled opportunity to explore worlds that no one has ever visited before. Exploration is entirely seamless, with no loading screens, whether you're flying from space to a planet's surface or even warping between solar systems.
• Forge your own path to the centre of the galaxy – Whether you consider yourself a trader, an explorer or a fighter, there’s no limit to how you play No Man’s Sky. You may slip between play-styles freely, from pirate to miner, bounty hunter to surveyor, but know that any action can have lasting consequences.
• Share your discoveries – Everyone starts No Man’s Sky on the outer rim of the same unexplored galaxy. As you progress, you will come across countless undiscovered solar systems, planets, lifeforms and much more. You can choose to share your discoveries with other players, naming them and adding them to the Galactic Map, forever associated with your PSN ID. You may also share the amazing sights you encounter using PlayStation 4’s share functions.
• Space combat on a grand scale – Make enemies and forge alliances by joining battles between the factions that occupy the galaxy. Take part in daring raids on trade convoys and audacious attacks on capital ships, claim bounties, and upgrade your weaponry. But be warned: helping one faction may make its enemies yours, too.
• Trade your way through the galaxy –Violence is not the only route to success. Discovering rare resources and trading them where they are most valuable will help you amass a fortune you can exchange for upgrades and ships that can carry ever more cargo. The rewards will be great, but you'll run the risk of attracting the attention of ruthless space pirates.
• Prepare yourself for exploration –By upgrading your engines, you can travel further and faster, pushing at the frontiers of the known galaxy. Upgrading your suit will help protect you from radiation and extreme environments that would kill the unprepared. What will you find in these newly accessible zones?
• Discover a social galaxy – The galaxy is a living, breathing place, with trade convoys traveling between stars, pirates, police and military ships ever ready for action, and planets teeming with life. The same galaxy is also shared by every player of No Man's Sky. Perhaps you will see the results of their actions, as well as your own?

No Man’s Sky is available for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.