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No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky
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Hello Games · Hello Games·-60%$23.99
Aug 20, 2016 · 120mo ago

Patch Notes

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A series of three initial PC launch patches focusing on hardware compatibility, stability, crash fixes, and save game recovery.

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  • Performance & Hardware
    • Added official support for AMD Phenom CPUs, allowing a wider range of older hardware to run the game.AMD Phenom
    • Replaced the GPU caching system to eliminate framerate stuttering caused by improper shader caching.New System
    • Fixed the Max FPS cap to ensure consistent framerates and remove stuttering.InconsistentFixed FPS
    • Expanded hardware compatibility to include Radeon 6xxx series GPUs.Radeon 6xxx
  • Stability & Crashes
    • Fixed crashes occurring when players switch windows using Alt-Tab.CrashingStable
    • Resolved the most reported gameplay crash occurring during warp transitions.CrashingStable
    • Fixed rare crashes triggered by the scanning mechanic.CrashingStable
    • Prevented crashes in the Galactic Map caused by excessive waypoint placement.CrashingStable
    • Fixed crashes that occurred as players accumulated more discoveries and blueprints.CrashingStable
  • Save System
    • Improved save system robustness to prevent file corruption.VulnerableProtected
    • Implemented a recovery system allowing players to load previously corrupted save files.UnloadableLoadable
    • Fixed a critical bug where game progress failed to save unless the player died.Death-onlyFixed
  • Gameplay Mechanics
    • Prevented players from becoming permanently stuck under terrain during atmospheric crashes.StuckFixed
    • Removed the possibility of becoming permanently stranded in a space station due to damaged ship components.StrandedFixed
    • Fixed a collision error that caused players to warp inside freighter models.Inside FreighterFixed

Other changes3

  • Performance & Hardware
    • Added a warning for unsupported Intel GPUs to help users identify if their high-end GPU is not being selected.Warning Added
    • Disabled Gsync by default to prevent stability issues for affected users.OnOff
  • Gameplay MechanicsAdded a toggleable Mouse Smoothing option to help players with low framerates maintain smooth control.FixedAdjustable

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Patch history

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  1. FRACTAL 4.13Mar 8, 2023 · 41mo

    FRACTAL 4.13 is a quality-of-life and stability update focusing on extensive bug fixes for UI, VR functionality, platform-specific issues (Switch/PS5), and multiplayer synchronization.

    +7
  2. No Man's Sky Companions Patch 3.21Feb 19, 2021 · 65mo

    Patch 3.21 focuses on stability and quality-of-life improvements for the Companions update, fixing crashes and refining creature behaviors and animations.

    +5
  3. Exo Mech Patch 2.42Apr 16, 2020 · 76mo

    Patch 2.42 focuses on stability, performance, and various bug fixes for the Exo Mech update, specifically targeting the Minotaur and Exocraft customization.

    +2
  4. Development Update 10Dec 13, 2018 · 92mo

    Development Update 10 introduces a new Community Research mission, several Quicksilver Synthesis Bot rewards including base flora and a Gek-inspired helmet, and various stability and gameplay bug fixes.

    +3
  5. Development Update 9Nov 29, 2018 · 93mo

    Development Update 9 introduces new Quicksilver Synthesis items, a community research mission, and various stability and gameplay fixes in Patch 1.76.

    +83
  6. No Man's Sky Visions Out NowNov 22, 2018 · 93mo

    The Visions update focuses on enhancing planetary visuals, increasing the variety of alien landscapes and creatures, and adding new exploration incentives.

    +3
  7. Atlas Rises Patch 1.38Oct 3, 2017 · 107mo

    Patch 1.38 introduces a revamped save system with multiple slots, significant Analysis Visor enhancements, and various quality-of-life improvements to trading and exploration.

    +13
  8. Atlas Rises Patch 1.37Sep 15, 2017 · 107mo

    Patch 1.37 introduces a new cursor-based ship control scheme for PC, improved trade economy pricing, and various quality-of-life updates for discoveries and inventory management.

    +111

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