No Man's Sky Beacon Update and Switch 2 Launch

06/04/2025 Space Exploration

Hello Games continues its tradition of delivering free updates for No Man’s Sky with the release of Beacon. This massive update brings significant changes, most notably a complete overhaul of settlements. Players can now become town mayors, managing and expanding their own thriving communities. Imagine building custom starships at merchant outposts, relaxing by self-made ponds, or setting the perfect mood with a jukebox bar. Each settlement inhabitant boasts unique abilities and traits, adding a layer of strategic depth to town management.

Expanding Horizons: No Man's Sky on Nintendo Switch 2

The Beacon update isn't the only exciting news. A free update is also coming for existing Nintendo Switch players alongside the launch of the Switch 2 on June 5th. This update is designed to fully leverage the new console's power, introducing features such as cross-save and cross-play functionality, high-resolution textures, enhanced UI resolution, and improved pixel density for both TV and handheld modes. Touchscreen and gyro controls add new ways to navigate the vast expanse of No Man’s Sky.

This impressive expansion demonstrates Hello Games' commitment to continually enriching the No Man’s Sky experience across all platforms. With its already extensive gameplay, the Beacon update and Nintendo Switch 2 launch promise an even more immersive and engaging space exploration adventure.

The game, including the Beacon update, is available across a wide range of platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, PSVR, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PCVR, and Steam Deck.