Here’s a short overview of the new patch, which is already live on PS5 and will reach other platforms soon. Below are the main improvements aimed at making the gameplay smoother and more stable.
Brief Summary
- Fixed issues related to inventory sorting, resource collection, and discovery tracking.
- Resolved rare graphical glitches involving creature models.
- Addressed crashes on PS5 and other platforms.
Update 5.51 Details
- Inventory
Fixed an issue where default sorting could accidentally apply to tech slots. Now it works as intended. - Resource Harvesting
Some planetary extractors had trouble collecting new materials. That’s been corrected to ensure stable resource gathering. - Scanning New Life Forms
Certain newly discovered flora and minerals were missing from discovery lists after scanning. This patch restores proper tracking. - Graphical Issues
A rare bug that distorted creature models has been fixed. Animations should now display normally. - PS5 Crashes
Based on user reports, the team pinpointed and fixed the causes of system hangs on PS5, improving overall performance. - Network Stability
A crash occurring during online sessions has been resolved, along with smaller glitches affecting multiplayer interactions. - Guild Donations
Some players experienced crashes when donating items to guild envoys. This process now runs without interruption.
The development team plans to keep rolling out patches to fix issues and improve stability. If you encounter any problems, please submit a report via Zendesk or use your platform’s crash-reporting tools.
Source: nomanssky.com