No Man’s Skyis set for an upgrade right ahead of theNintendo Switch 2launch this week. Hello Games founder Sean Murray has confirmed thatNo Man’s Skywill receive an upgrade just in time for Nintendo’s new console, dropping nine years after the game’s launch in 2016. This is the latest update for the game following Relics in March 2025.
Sean Murrayannounced a Switch version of the game on X,confirming the update, Beacon, as part of a free Switch 2 upgrade.This will include a full upgrade of the Switch’sversion, supporting Multiplayer, Cross Save, and Cross Play, as well as a whole new area in Beacon. On top of the new features, Murray confirmed numerous quality updates, including improved frame rate, touch controls, and improved resolution on both the Switch 2’sTV and Handheld Modes.
No Man’s Sky Is Getting A Switch 2 Upgrade Right Before The Console Launches
Improvements To The Current Game And A New Expansion
During the nearly three-minute deep dive, Murray covers the expanded area of Beacon itself, as well as the improvements to the currentNo Man’s Skyexperience. This comes afterthe update was confirmed in January this year. The Beacon update will add Switch 2 support at launch for free for all players. Described by Murray as"A huge leap forward.“the launch of the Switch 2 version will include Cross Play and Cross Save alongside Multiplayer for the first time.
The density and level of detail have been expanded with the new horsepoweravailable on the Switch 2, rendering more at a higher resolution with an increased frame rate. The upgrade to gameplay itself, Beacon, adds huge, dense robot settlements that you’re able to upgrade as you play. Further improvements have been made to the UI, as well as a new upgrade supporting touch controls.
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More Games Need To Follow
Ahead of the launch of the Switch 2, there aren’t a huge number of games that have updates confirmed. However, this is welcome news at the perfect time for Switch 2’s launch week.No Man Sky’sconsistent updates have always provided more content for players. The details provided by Murray not only offer quality of life improvements but also greatly expand on what was already one of the biggest games on the Switch.
No Man’s Sky’s free upgrade follows in the footsteps of some first-party Nintendo titles, such asThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s AwakeningandPokémon Scarlet and Violet,while other games likeBreath of the Wildare offeringpaid upgrade versionsinstead. Although there are limited new titles at launch for the Switch 2, more titles available through backward compatibility will hopefully follow with meaningful upgrades for players. The Switch 2’s launch is the perfect time forNo Man’s Skyto receive an upgrade, and it’s huge news for fans getting their hands on a Switch 2 this week.
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No Man’s Sky
An online action-adventure survival game, No Man’s Sky sends players out into the deepest recesses of space. While exploring the procedurally-generated universe comprising over 18 quintillion explorable planets, players must gather resources to fuel their ship and ensure their continued survival. Developed by Hello Games, No Man’s Sky also incorporates an optional story that tasks players with seeking out the mysterious entity known only as The Atlas.
