The next No Man’s Sky update makes the game lonelier — and more dangerous
by Andrew Webster from The Verge - All Posts on (#6N4RE)
Image: Hello Games Things are about to get a little quieter in the No Man's Sky universe. Developer Hello Games just released the sci-fi adventure's latest update - it's called Adrift," and it introduces an alternative universe that's completely devoid of other characters. That means no NPCs to chat or trade with. The studio calls it the first time players can be truly alone in No Man's Sky."
In addition to making the game lonelier and heightening the sense of isolation that was very present in the early days of the game, Adrift" will also make the experience more challenging. Here's how the studio explains it:
This alternative universe is more dangerous too, with sandworms now roaming free and fiend eggs spreading across planets. Buildings are broken...