No Man's Sky getting "impactful" visual upgrade on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. No Man's Sky getting "impactful" visual upgrade on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC Free launch day update boosting multiplayer, more. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 28 Oct 2020 63 comments No Man's Sky is getting in on the next-gen action too, and developer Hello Games will be bringing its irrepressible exploratory space sim to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S - complete with an "impactful graphical upgrade" - in a free launch day upgrade for all existing players. Hello Games' matter-of-factly titled Next Generation Update promises a range of No Man's Sky enhancements, but top of the list is what the studio is calling "fuller worlds". Expect "lusher, richer and more densely populated universes", alongside increased planetary detail "with thousands more rocks, alien grasses, and exotic flora on screen at any time". These visual improvements, which you can scrutinise at your leisure in the new Next Generation Update announcement trailer below, will be made available on PC too. Watch on YouTube Hello Games is also introducing "ultra" visuals on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, which include improved shadows, lighting, and volumetric effects, plus greater draw distances alongside the aforementioned "thousands more objects on screen". Additionally, expect "4K at 60FPS". Next-gen players will also be able to construct and render "far more vast and complex bases on screen" than before, and Hello Games is boosting the online multiplayer count to 32 simultaneous players on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Happily, cross-play is supported across all platforms too, so early adopters shouldn't have any problems connecting with their pals. Elsewhere, Hello Games is promising a 5-10x reduction in loading times so players can "warp from solar system to solar system in an instant", and PlayStation 5 players can expect haptic controller and Tempest 3D AudioTech support. Lastly, No Man's Sky on PS5 will be fully playable in PSVR via backwards compatibility functionality. Expect greater planetary detail on PC and next-gen consoles. No Man's Sky's free Next Generation Update will arrive alongside PlayStation 5 and Xbox X/S on their respective regional launch days, and Hello Games notes that those upgrading from PS4 and Xbox One will be able to carry their progress across to their new console. Additional details can be found in Hello Games' patch notes. In other No Man's Sky news, things just got a little bit spookier in space courtesy of a new Halloween update. The derelict freighters first introduced in Hello Games' Desolation update are now both deadlier and more lucrative, rewarding thorough explorers with Quicksilver and new Tainted Metal. The latter can be exchanged for sinister base decorations and customisation options, and full details are available on the No Man's Sky website. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store