: The "Starting Slots" difficulty option now grants more inventory, companion, and squadron slots by default. Visual and Technical Improvements
Detailed patch notes can be found on the official No Man's Sky website or the community-run Wiki . Waypoint 4.04 - No Man's Sky No Mans Sky [v4.04]
: A new setting allows players to permanently lock their difficulty settings, preventing any future changes to that save. : The "Starting Slots" difficulty option now grants
: The strength of inherent ship bonuses has been increased. High-class ships (like Explorer-class) now receive significantly improved stats, such as extended warp ranges and better maneuverability. : The strength of inherent ship bonuses has been increased
: Particle effects, star quality, and sky rendering were optimized.
was a key stability and balance patch released on October 15, 2022, shortly after the massive Waypoint (4.0) update. It addressed significant community feedback regarding inventory changes and ship power. Core Gameplay Adjustments
: Visual effects for the final Atlas Station were improved, and an issue where volcanoes could "pop" out of existence was fixed.