One of the games that keeps on giving is No Man’s Sky. Despite its upset of a release, the Hello Games title now sits as an underdog tale for developers overpromising and undoing the damage inflicted. For nearly a decade almost, No Man’s Sky has continued this tradition to offer free in-game updates that further evolve the base game and has yet to slow down.
In February we witnessed this with ‘Omega’ arrived offering new plot experiences to enrich the evergrowing universe. Additionally, the ‘Orbital’ update that came later further expanded the ship customization that was already enriched over the course of ongoing support. And, the most recent ‘Adrift’ update which featured new expeditions adding to the list of things to do in-game.
Now this week, for the first time an update is coming in increments. Announcing ‘Worlds Part I’, it features a revitalizing effort from Hello Games to deepen the game visually as well as include more aspects to the game, of course. You can watch the new trailer in the video below:
“Gravitational distortions have warped some lush and tropical worlds, shaking loose floating islands that now drift in the atmosphere above the planet’s surface. Hop from rock-to-rock with the jetpack or starship, build bases in the sky, or simply marvel at the dramatic waterfalls that cascade down from the sky,” the synopsis for the new biome reads.
“A total overhaul of the clouds brings vastly increased detail and definition. The cloud system has been rewritten from the ground up to improve performance, fix visual artefacts, and introduce fine details such as wispy cirrus clouds and dark, rain-laden nimbus clouds. […] Shadows have new depth and realism. Planetary environments are now more richly lit, with natural features, structures, starships, and Travellers accurately self-shadowing and representing exposure to sunlight – especially noticeable on finely-detailed flora such as grass.
“An astounding range of sights await explorers on water planets, as seas, oceans, and lakes now ripple and sparkle with realistic wave formations and foam generation. As well as these living, dynamic water conditions, a total overhaul of the water rendering technology also brings dramatic reflections and beautifully lit surface details.”
Are you excited for the first portion of the Worlds Update?
No Man’s Sky is out now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation VR 2.
Source: Hello Games
