No Man's Sky fans are anticipating the arrival of the game's next major update, currently known as "Cosmos," following a series of emoji teases from Hello Games founder Sean Murray. Murray has established a tradition of using social media emojis to hint at upcoming content releases, and his latest post featuring a cocktail glass suggests the 10th-anniversary update is imminent.
This emoji-posting strategy began in 2020 with the Living Ship update, signaled by an egg emoji. Murray has explained that this practice stemmed from a desire to engage with social media minimally while still conveying news about the game. Subsequent updates have been teased with various emojis, including a bulging bicep for "Endurance," a rasher for "Beacon," a door for "Breach," and a hi-vis vest for "Remnant."
The cocktail glass emoji, in particular, has sparked discussion among players, some of whom have jokingly suggested it relates to a perceived mispronunciation of the "Cosmos" update name. Historically, these emoji announcements have preceded update releases by only a few days, often with launches occurring on Wednesday afternoons.
Speculation regarding the content of the Cosmos update is widespread within the No Man's Sky community. Given that it marks the game's 10th anniversary and carries the name "Cosmos," players are hopeful for substantial new features. Some theories circulating on platforms like Reddit include a complete overhaul of the game's galaxy, the addition of multiple biomes to planets, and enhanced options for galactic travel. There are also hopes for technical improvements, such as better multiplayer synchronization and a more persistent universe, which would facilitate more robust in-game communities.
A subsequent post from Hello Games' official social media account featuring three cocktail glasses further reinforces the idea that the update is very close. While the exact content remains unconfirmed, the consistent pattern of Murray's teases indicates that players will not have to wait long to discover what the Cosmos update entails.