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No Man’s Sky Orbital Update – version 4.62

Embark on a new journey with the No Man’s Sky update 4.6, named ORBITAL. This latest update introduces a myriad of enhancements and features that will revolutionize your space exploration experience. Customize your starship and dock at newly designed sleek space stations, build new starships from salvaged parts, manage fleet missions with more interaction, enjoy improved trading, reputation systems, guild benefits, and much more. Whether you’re playing on PS4, PS5, Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Mac, or Nintendo Switch, ORBITAL is ready to take your adventure to new heights.

Update Highlights

  • Space Station Makeover: Dive into the update with a complete overhaul of space stations. Enjoy the new architectural designs with detailed aesthetics and a diverse color palette, transforming the look and feel of these cosmic hubs.
  • Reputation-Based Discounts: Gain favor with alien races and benefit from substantial price reductions from technology vendors on space stations, rewarding your diplomatic efforts.
  • Enhanced Trading Mechanics: Utilize the updated Economy Scanner to identify market surges in nearby star systems, offering lucrative trading opportunities for alert merchants.
  • Starship Customization and Construction: The Starship Fabricator empowers you to design and build your dream ship from salvaged components. Experience the joy of crafting a unique vessel that stands out in the galaxy.
  • Varied Space Station Interiors: Each space station now boasts procedurally generated interiors, offering a unique experience with each visit. Discover a range of designs, atmospheres, and lighting setups.
  • Fleet Missions with a Twist: Take a more active role in your frigate fleets’ interstellar expeditions. Make critical decisions or directly intervene in missions to influence their outcomes and rewards.
  • Guild Enhancements: Guild membership is now more rewarding. Obtain free or discounted supplies based on your guild rank and explore new systems for additional benefits.
  • Visual and UI Upgrades: The game’s frontend and user interface have received a fresh look, enhancing the overall aesthetic and user experience.
  • Innovative Base Parts: Access a selection of premium space station commodities for use in your planetary and freighter bases, expanding your construction possibilities.
  • Unique Starship Colors and Finishes: Customize your starship with exclusive paint designs, including shades and finishes not available on standard models.
  • Procedurally Generated Space Stations: Discover space stations with unique designs and interiors that reflect the characteristics of the local alien race.
  • Improved Reflections and Lighting: Enjoy more realistic and stable reflections with an updated lighting model for reflective surfaces.
  • Interactive Fleet Missions: Your decisions now directly impact the success and rewards of fleet missions, offering a more engaging experience.
  • Starship Fabrication: Build your custom starship with a new level of customization, choosing from unique colors and designs.
  • Enhanced User Interface: Experience a clearer and more visually appealing game interface, from the splash screen to the mode selection and options screens.
  • Improved Trading and Reputation Systems: Benefit from a wider range of high-quality upgrades at technology merchants, influenced by your faction standing.

Patch v4.62 changes:

  • Fixed a rare crash relating to very large bases.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause missing text when playing in US English.
  • Fixed an issue that allowed nanite prices to go negative at very high standing levels.
  • Fixed an issue that applied the standing discount to sell prices as well as buy prices.

The ORBITAL update for No Man’s Sky elevates the game with its comprehensive enhancements to space stations, starship customization, trading mechanics, and more. Whether you’re exploring the depths of space, engaging in trade, or managing fleet missions, this update adds depth and excitement to your cosmic adventure.

We’re continuously working to elevate your experience, and your feedback is the guiding star. Safe cosmic voyages! If you experience any issues, let us know by submitting a bug report.

Source: nomanssky.com

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