No Man's Sky Unveils Expedition 16: The Cursed Update

Hello Games has officially rolled out a thrilling update for No Man's Sky, introducing Expedition 16: The Cursed. This new expedition is packed with spooky challenges, offering players an immersive experience just in time for Halloween, complete with an array of rewards to earn.

Since its debut in 2016, No Man's Sky has promised players an expansive universe filled with endless exploration. Despite facing significant backlash at launch for missing features, Hello Games has successfully turned the tide through numerous free updates. These enhancements have included highly requested elements like multiplayer functionality, expanded base-building options, new biomes, and improved graphics. As a result, No Man's Sky has transformed into one of the most celebrated open-world sci-fi games, gaining a dedicated community and earning recognition as one of the gaming industry's greatest redemption tales.

A Spooktacular Expedition

Expedition 16: The Cursed brings a festive twist to the game as it celebrates the Halloween season. Ancient portals have opened across the galaxy, leading to a breakdown of reality's barriers. This latest expedition transports players to a twilight realm that can only be accessed through a mysterious portal network. While No Man's Sky has previously introduced Halloween-themed updates, this expedition elevates the experience with fresh gameplay elements. Players will confront a variety of environmental hazards—including extreme temperatures, radioactivity, and toxic atmospheres—while navigating a landscape filled with ghostly apparitions and eerie voices from alternate dimensions. The Cursed expedition kicks off on October 23 and will be available for approximately two weeks.

Patch Notes for the Cursed Update

- Expedition 16: The Cursed will commence on October 23, lasting around two weeks.

- The fabric of reality is shifting, replacing traditional hazards with Local Boundary Strength that players must maintain to fend off boundary horrors.

- Exciting rewards include new posters, decals, titles, a unique jetpack trail, a bioluminescent companion, a cursed helmet customization, and the exclusive Boundary Herald starship.

- The update features numerous particle rendering optimizations.

- Several graphical corruption issues on Xbox have been resolved.

- Improvements have been made to depth of field rendering on the Switch.

- Various minor graphical glitches on PS5 have been fixed.

- Shadow rendering optimizations have been implemented on PS5.

- Rare issues preventing large saves from loading correctly have been addressed.

- Crashes related to loading frigates have been fixed.

- Performance issues on the Switch involving the Analysis Visor have been rectified.

- Communication Station messages have received stylistic enhancements.

- Other minor glitches and text issues have been resolved for a smoother gaming experience.

In addition to encountering the newly introduced eerie creatures and deciphering the source of the mysterious voices, players can collect an array of themed rewards. Base-building enthusiasts will appreciate the availability of three decorative posters to commemorate this spooky expedition, alongside the Anomaly Seal as a keepsake. Players can also discover a new gelatinous, glowing companion, the Boundary Herald starship, an ink-stained jetpack customization, and an exclusive exosuit appearance that transforms their characters into Boundary Horrors.

Beyond Expedition 16: The Cursed, No Man's Sky continues to receive regular updates from Hello Games, ensuring players remain engaged with fresh content and events. The previous major update, featuring the Aquarius expedition, allowed players to explore underwater realms and enjoy deep-sea fishing among other activities. As No Man's Sky evolves, players can look forward to even more exciting content in the future.