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No Man's Sky

by Hello Games · published by 505 Games

Released August 9, 2016 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, PlayStation VR2, and SteamVR.

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About No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky is an action-adventure survival game set in a procedurally generated universe containing over 18 quintillion planets. Players explore star systems, gather resources, trade with alien species, and upgrade their equipment while following an overarching narrative involving a mysterious entity called the Atlas. The game is built around four pillars: exploration, survival, combat, and trading. Since its 2016 launch, it has received numerous free updates adding multiplayer, base building, fleet management, and virtual reality support.

A Traveller wakes on a remote planet with amnesia and must repair their crashed starship. Compelled by an unknown force to reach the centre of the galaxy, the Traveller encounters three alien species and discovers a space anomaly housing two beings, Nada and Polo, who speak of a strange entity at the galaxy's core. Along the way, the Traveller receives transmissions from another lost Traveller named Artemis, investigates their fate, and ultimately comes face to face with the Atlas, a cosmic being managing a simulated universe. The Traveller must choose whether to reset the simulation or reject the Atlas and continue exploring freely.

Release dates by platform

PlayStation 4NAAugust 9, 2016 · Out now
PlayStation 4EUAugust 10, 2016 · Out now
PCAugust 12, 2016 · Out now
Xbox OneJuly 24, 2018 · Out now
SteamVRAugust 14, 2019 · Out now
Xbox Series X|SNovember 10, 2020 · Out now
PlayStation 5November 12, 2020 · Out now
PlayStation VR2February 22, 2023 · Out now
MacJune 1, 2023 · Out now
Nintendo Switch 2June 5, 2025 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score7438 reviews
Steam reviewsVery Positive85% of 423K positive
Player score72636 ratings on IGDB
Playing now20,641on Steam at last update

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OSWindows 10/11 (64-bit versions)
ProcessorIntel Core i3
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 470 4GB, Intel UHD graphics 630
Storage15 GB available space
VR SupportSteamVR

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No Man's Sky FAQ

When did No Man's Sky come out?

No Man's Sky was released on August 9, 2016 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, PlayStation VR2, and SteamVR.

Is No Man's Sky on PlayStation 5?

Yes. No Man's Sky launched on PlayStation 5 on November 12, 2020.

Is No Man's Sky on Xbox Series X|S?

Yes. No Man's Sky launched on Xbox Series X|S on November 10, 2020.

Is No Man's Sky on Nintendo Switch 2?

Yes. No Man's Sky launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

Who is making No Man's Sky?

No Man's Sky is developed by Hello Games and published by 505 Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Is No Man's Sky multiplayer?

Yes. No Man's Sky supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.

How much does No Man's Sky cost?

No Man's Sky costs $59.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is No Man's Sky good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 85% of 422,542 reviews are positive. Critics average 74/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for No Man's Sky?

The minimum GPU is Nvidia GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 470 4GB, Intel UHD graphics 630. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our No Man's Sky system requirements page.

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