Own a space station in No Man’s Sky
Ten years ago, when No Man’s Sky first launched on Steam, it was perhaps less a guide to infinite exploration and more a cautionary tale about the excesses of hype. Yet, over the decade that followed, the game transformed, evolving from a polarizing concept into one of the most enduring and immersive space exploration adventures available.
Now, Hello Games is proving that the journey is far from over. They have recently released the 7.0 update, Cosmos, an update designed not just to add content, but to fundamentally redefine the vastness of the void, aiming to make the great unknown feel genuinely alive and, crucially, like home.
At the heart of the Cosmos update is a highly anticipated feature: the ability for players to own and customize their own space stations. This has been the most requested feature by the community since the game’s launch in 2016. Players can now stake their claim in deep space, meticulously build and decorate these cosmic digs internally and externally, and even invite their interstellar companions to visit. Given the undeniable popularity of player housing in other massive online worlds, this feature promises to be a major hit, especially as players can formalize their cosmic friendships through alliances with other players.
Beyond personalized habitats, Cosmos introduces a wealth of new systems that deepen the interstellar experience. A revamped Star Map will illuminate new points of interest, unlocking fresh missions and exploration opportunities. Players can now salvage massive “space hulks,” strip them for resources using the newly introduced gravity gun, and establish new outposts for trade and conversation—while also navigating potential biological hazards.
The potential for freedom is amplified by the ability to build free-floating orbital bases anywhere among the stars. Furthermore, the update culminates in a grand objective: the chance to embark upon a truly perilous journey to reach the great glowing orb at the center of one’s star system.
This update is framed by the developers as significant, with co-founder Sean Murray noting, “It’s real endgame stuff, but it feels important.” He shared that these features are tests of technology they are refining and hope to see experienced in other titles like Light No Fire.
To commemorate the evolution of the game, the update is accompanied by a new expedition called “Our Journey Continues.” This feature serves as a kind of museum, recapping each of the forty major updates since release, providing a spacelog of fascinating facts and developer commentary for every milestone. It’s a delightful way to revisit the history of the universe built within the game.
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