No Man's Sky has officially launched on iPhone and iPad, marking its expansion to mobile platforms. To coincide with this release, developer Hello Games has deployed the new 'Forsaken' update for all players across every platform.
The Forsaken update leans into a Halloween theme, tasking players with venturing into the game's more unsettling environments. These include derelict freighters and abandoned outposts, where enigmatic traders are reportedly seeking strange biological horrors and haunted technology. Completing these missions can reward players with new, thematically appropriate shipbuilding options, such as biomechanical corvette modules, and new weapon and suit styles like a larva tank helmet and a grub cannon multi-tool.
Beyond the seasonal content, the update introduces several new gameplay features and quality-of-life enhancements. Players can now engage in new delivery missions, acting as a galactic courier. The user interface has also received attention, with the addition of a radial menu for weapon selection, a minimal HUD mode, and numerous accessibility options. A significant new feature is 'seamless warping,' which allows players to warp directly to a targeted star without navigating the galactic map.
The Forsaken update is now available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, VR, and the newly added iOS and Android devices. The mobile version is compatible with iPhone 11 and above, and iPad Air (3rd generation) and newer. A portion of the game is available to try for free on mobile, which includes custom touch controls and over 40 previous updates in a 4GB download.
Full patch notes for the Forsaken update can be found on the official No Man's Sky website.