Introducing..No Man's Sky: FORSAKEN
FORSAKEN adds biomechanical ship modules, seamless star warping, and the official iOS launch for iPhone and iPad.
Key Changes
- 1Seamless warping to nearby stars without using the galactic map
- 2New biomechanical corvette modules for organic ship customization
- 3Official launch on iOS for iPhone 11 and 3rd Gen iPad Air or newer
- 4New 'Postal Missions' galactic delivery gameplay
- 5Radial weapon selection menu and minimal HUD mode
- 6New haunted tech and biological horrors found in derelict locations
- 7Grub cannon multi-tool and larva tank helmet rewards
- 8New enigmatic traders for exchanging haunted mementos
- 9New ship cockpits and galaxy-inspired interior sets
- 10Dozens of accessibility tweaks and mobile performance optimizations
All Changes
🚀Starships & Customization(4)
- newCorvette: New biomechanical corvette modules for organic ship exteriors
- newStarship: Added an array of new cockpits for ship building
- newStarship: New interior set inspired by a distant galaxy
- newLarva Tank Helmet: New larva tank helmet space suit style
⚙️Gameplay Systems(4)
- newWarp Drive: Seamless warping to nearby stars by locking on in space, bypassing the galactic map
- newMissions: New postal missions allowing players to become delivery drivers across the galaxy
- newUI: Added a radial menu for quick weapon selection
- newHUD: New minimal HUD mode for a cleaner screen
🔦Exploration & Content(3)
- newHaunted Tech: Added rare haunted tech and biological horrors to find in spooky locations
- newTraders: New enigmatic traders who trade ship modules for haunted mementos
- newGrub Cannon: New wriggling grub cannon multi-tool available for preserved grubs
📱Platforms & Performance(4)
- newiOS: Official launch on iPhone (11 and above) and iPad (3rd Gen Air and above)
- newControls: Custom-made touch controls for mobile devices
- fixPerformance: Optimized battery life and thermodynamics for mobile play
- fixAccessibility: Dozens of accessibility tweaks added alongside iOS support
Summary
The Forsaken Update
The FORSAKEN update introduces a darker, organic aesthetic to the No Man's Sky universe. Players can now scavenge for haunted tech and biological horrors within derelict hulks, abandoned freighters, and infested outposts. These mementos can be traded with new enigmatic collectors for biomechanical corvette modules, allowing for unique organic ship exteriors.
Gameplay & Quality of Life
This update brings several highly requested features, most notably seamless warping. Players can now lock onto nearby stars and travel to them directly without opening the galactic map. Additionally, new "Postal Missions" introduce delivery-based gameplay, while a new radial menu for weapon selection and a minimal HUD mode improve the overall user experience.
Mobile Expansion
No Man's Sky officially arrives on iOS, supporting iPhone 11 and 3rd Generation iPad Air or newer. This version includes all 40+ previous updates and features custom touch controls, optimized battery usage, and a compact 4GB install size.