Hello Games has rolled out a fresh experimental branch for No Man’s Sky, aiming to fine-tune gameplay and address various item-related issues. This new initiative notably fixes some persistent bugs affecting flora, minerals, and creature models. Moreover, it’s designed to enhance the multiplayer and networking experience, ensuring a more seamless gameplay experience.
The experimental branch is now accessible via the Steam library settings. However, players should take the precaution of backing up their save files to prevent any possible data loss.
Let’s dive deeper into the recent developments. Upon its initial release, No Man’s Sky was met with considerable challenges, far from what the developers had envisioned. However, through an impressive series of updates over the years, Hello Games has transformed it into one of the most notable redemption stories in the gaming industry. Despite its current successful state, the game’s developers remain committed to its evolution, consistently rolling out new content and fixes.
The latest experimental branch tackles a range of issues affecting gameplay and items, including specific concerns for console players. Notably, an inventory sorting problem for tech inventories has been amended, and a bug that hindered the harvesting of certain materials has been resolved. PlayStation 5 users had reported freezes, which have now been addressed, and there’s also been a fix for water reflection issues on the Xbox One X and PS4 Pro systems.
Further, No Man’s Sky players had experienced glitches where flora and mineral discoveries failed to appear on their lists. Additionally, an anomaly in creature models has been corrected, ensuring more accurate graphics. Multiplayer enthusiasts will be pleased with the resolution of network-related crashes and other glitches that occurred during item donations.
To opt into the experimental branch, players can adjust the settings in their Steam library by accessing "Properties" and entering "3xperimental" in the provided textbox, then hitting "CHECK CODE." This process unlocks a menu from which the branch can be chosen. Hello Games has communicated that while the experimental branch may introduce new issues, backing up your saves is highly recommended to avoid setbacks.
The team also encourages players to continue reporting any bugs they encounter, reinforcing their commitment to refined gameplay and a richer overall experience. This dedication to ongoing development suggests No Man’s Sky will continue to evolve with exciting additions and improvements.
No Man’s Sky Experimental Branch Patch Notes
Experimental Branch 30/01
- Resolved an issue permitting inventory sorting within tech inventories.
Experimental Branch 29/01
- Fixed recurring PS5 hangs.
- Addressed issues preventing new materials from being harvested.
- Resolved glitches with flora and mineral discovery listings post-scan.
- Fixed rare graphical glitches causing creature models to explode.
- Addressed issues with water reflections on Xbox One X and PS4 Pro.
- Corrected various graphical issues on Mac.
- Fixed a crash related to networking.
- Resolved a crash occurring during item donations to a guild envoy.
As Hello Games keeps enhancing player experiences with these updates, No Man’s Sky shows no signs of slowing down and has much more content in store for the future.
