No Man's Sky News

If you enjoy standing by virtual bodies of water and praying that you've picked the right worm to tempt what dwells within to take a little nibble, the latest update for No Man's Sky is definitely for you. Dubbed Aquarius, it arrives today, September 4, and is all about reeling in alien fish via a bunch of new mechanics.

Following on from the pretty popular Worlds Update part one - which revamped planet biomes with stuff like fresh weather effects and more immersive water - Hello Games has been inspired by a bit of Reddit fan art to give folks the chance to embrace their inner angler.

As outlined in the patch notes and the trailer below, Aquarius adds fishing to the game via new systems that'll let players "explore the universe to find their perfect waterside spot, hopping with fish - sit and relax alone with their thoughts, or with fellow Travelers looking out over alien vistas waiting for a bite."

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The long term success of No Man's Sky continues to impress as, following its latest Worlds Part 1 update, it has become the fifth most played game by Steam Deck users. The Steam Deck top played chart for July 2024 shows the game has risen a massive 32 places compared to June 2024, and the latest weekly chart changes suggest it even peaked as high as number three before dropping back to number four for this week.

The Steam Deck top played chart is a great way for gamers not only to see how the fate of any given game is going but also to see what new or old games might be worth a try on their own best gaming handheld. The top ten is dominated by RPG type games that lend themselves to slow casual exploration - rather than lightning fast interactions - and No Man's Sky perfectly falls into that category.

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1. Steam Deck
2. ELDEN RING
3. Call of Duty®
4. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6
5. No Man's Sky
6. Dead by Daylight
7. Chained Together
8. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III - BlackCell (Season 5)
9. Black Myth: Wukong
10. Red Dead Redemption 2

1. Steam Deck
2. ELDEN RING
3. Dead by Daylight
4. No Man's Sky
5. Rust
6. Red Dead Redemption 2
7. ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree
8. Norland
9. Black Myth: Wukong
10. Grand Theft Auto V

The grand redemption of No Man's Sky remains one of those moments I'll always cherish. From a promising reveal to widespread launch disappointment, Hello Games continued to improve and polish its creation over the years, slowly winning back more and more fans. At this point, it comfortably sits among the best space games on Steam, outpacing the likes of Starfield for sheer depth and immersion and sitting among big hitters like Elite Dangerous and Everspace for its fantastic sense of place and the sense of exploration.

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