Hello Games has released and detailed the Orbital Update for No Man’s Sky. Moreover, the team shared a new trailer that highlights all of its key features. So, let’s take a closer look at it.
The Orbital Update completely overhauls space stations. The external architecture of space stations has been completely reimagined. The new designs bring incredible detail and bold silhouettes, as well as a broad range of color palettes. The interiors have also been improved. Not only that but navigating to essential shops and technical equipment is now more intuitive and efficient. Stations also include more nooks to explore.
This latest update also adds the Starship Fabricator. This will allow you to design and construct a completely custom ship from salvaged parts. Players will be able to dismantle unwanted ships at the outfitting station, and then repurpose the components into the starship of their dreams.
As said, the Orbital Update brings some improvements to the Guild system. For instance, the guild envoys for the Merchants, Mercenaries and Explorers Guilds now offer a wide selection of items to their members. Players will also be able to find guild envoys aboard space stations. Each envoy will also offer a range of free supplies and heavily discounted items, with eligibility based on your current standing with their guild.
And that is not all. This latest patch also packs some visual improvements. The lighting model for reflective surfaces has been revised to achieve a more realistic appearance, as well as reduce noise around reflections and improve their stability. The Game Mode selection screen has also been refreshed with a clean, polished new aesthetic, and many user interface elements throughout the game have been revisited for consistency and visual appeal.
Like always, Steam will download this update the next time you launch its client. Those interested can also find here its full patch notes.
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