No Man's Sky News

Hello Everyone,

Thank you to everyone playing the Companions Update, especially those taking the time to report any issues they encounter via Zendesk or console crash reporting.

We are listening closely to your feedback, and have identified and resolved a number of issues. These fixes have been combined into patch 3.21, which will be live on all platforms today.

• Fixed a crash that could occur when reading the text at some specific interactions, primarily distress beacons.
  
• On PC, fixed a crash that could occur when loading creature textures. This fix will be rolled out to other platforms as soon as possible.
  

• Aggressive companions will now correctly attack hazardous plants.
  
• A number of creature behaviours have been rebalanced to better match personality traits.
  
• Fixed a number of issues that caused players to appear in the wrong position when riding creatures.
  
• Fixed an issue that could prevent a small number of creatures from being customised.
  
• Improved the positioning of accessories on some four-legged creatures.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused some companions to only mine objects that were very close to them.
  
• Fixed a number of issues with the way companions aimed their mining lasers.
  
• Fixed a bug that could allow companions to attempt to locate a building while not on a planet.
  

• Fixed an issue that could very occasionally cause creatures to use speech options from an incorrect personality type.
  
• Introduced a number of tutorial hints for the first time players who use the Egg Sequencer.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused missing controller icons to appear when riding a pet using Vive controllers.
  
• Fixed a number of creature animation glitches that could occur in multiplayer.
  
• Fixed a glitch in the sleeping animation for blob-like creatures.
  

• Fixed an issue that could cause companion summoning icons to render incorrectly.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused inconsistent colour formatting in companion speech.
  
• Fixed a number of issues with companion particle effects.
  
• Fixed a number of issues related to network syncing creature interactions.
  

We will continue to release patches as issues are identified and resolved. If you experience any issues, let us know by submitting a bug report.

Thank you,
Hello Games

Hello Everyone,

Our tiny team is excited to let you know that our first free update for 2021, the COMPANIONS update, is available to download from today, free for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Win 10, Steam, Steam VR, GoG, XBox One and XBoxS/X players!

Every planet you land on in No Man’s Sky is full of varied creatures, but as wild animals players often didn't get to spend much time up close with them. Our creatures are weird, vibrant and surprising, and we wanted to give them a starring role in this update. With the COMPANIONS update, players can now tame, breed, train and even speak to the creatures they encounter.

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Travellers are now able to adopt the creatures they encounter and form close bonds with them. They will travel side-by-side with you as you adventure through the universe both as a friend and as a valuable aide on your voyage. Train them to scan for resources, mark out hazards, provide light, hunt dangerous fauna, find settlements, excavate buried treasure or even mine for materials with their own shoulder-mounted mining lasers.

If properly nurtured, your companion will lay eggs which can be collected and incubated. Watch in wonder as the new-borns hatch and grow from babies to full-grown adults! Or use the Space Anomaly’s new Egg Sequencer to genetically modify your companion’s eggs into ever-wilder species.



There are a wide range of customisable accessories and decals if you want to give your companion a unique look. And if you’ve bred a rare and noteworthy creature? It could be really valuable and sought-after. Why not trade their eggs with fellow Travellers?

Creature personalities are defined by their species and ecosystem, such that no two creatures are alike, and their personalities develop further as you deepen your bond with them. Your faithful friend will roam the planet with you as you explore, and can be patted, fed and played with. Upon encountering other Travellers and their companions, they may become frightened, playful or even aggressive, based on their own unique personality.



Every adopted creature is equipped with a neural harness that connects directly to the Exosuit. Your companion’s innermost thoughts will be translated and sent directly to your internal communication channels. Feel the connection with them grow as you play with them, feed them, and go on adventures together.

This proves to be a very exciting year for No Man’s Sky and we can’t wait to show you what else we have planned on the roadmap.



Hello Games had a very busy 2020, and it was heartening for the team to know we were providing some form of escapism for folks. It was our biggest year to date, and we’re enjoying keeping the momentum going as we head into 2021. The support of the wider community has allowed us to continue working on this game we love so much. We never take it for granted and genuinely thank you.

Full patch notes for the COMPANIONS update are available here.

Thank you,

Sean

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