Howdy Video games gave us cryptic messages teasing one other No Man’s Sky replace, however now they’ve unveiled the entire plan. Or, at the least, the primary half of the complete plan. 

The No Man’s Sky 5.0 replace is named “Worlds Half 1,” and it’s a doozy. The replace is giving a facelift to all the galaxy, and it’s making exploration extra immersive than ever. There are some huge visible adjustments – like gravitational anomalies that create Pandora-esque floating islands – that may dramatically change how planets look, however I’m much more excited for all of the small touches that Howdy Video games is rolling out. 

New shadow and lighting programs will make every little thing you see on the floor of a planet extra lifelike. The brand new water, wind, and climate programs will assist every little thing to really really feel actual. Water habits has modified, so now waves will type in oceans and naturally reply to altering wind patterns. The wind can even transfer incoming storms and the flora on planetary surfaces. When a storm clears and you may lastly search for, new lighting results and clouds make the skies extra vibrant than ever. 

All of these visible adjustments come alongside some new gameplay components too. There’s a ton of latest animals coming to the sport, together with some strolling, presumably sentient, buildings that I can’t wait to come across. Enemies like the large insect queen are bringing new challenges to the sport, however the unlockable Liquidator fight mech additionally provides a brand new method to sort out them.  Each setting is getting one thing new to find or battle.

By now I shouldn’t be shocked when a No Man Sky replace makes the sport really feel brand-new once more, however each time this occurs, I really feel like I’ve been caught off guard. No Man’s Sky actually is the sport that retains on giving, and the journey isn’t over but. In a deep dive video exploring the brand new additions to the sport, Howdy Video games co-founder Sean Murray says, “The replace is named ‘Half 1’ as a result of, I assume, there’s way more to come back.” I’m wanting ahead to being shocked and delighted over again.