The No Man’s Sky’s Worlds Half 2 replace provides new photo voltaic methods, terrain sorts and extra on PS VR2 and PC VR at present.
A follow-up to final 12 months’s Worlds Half 1 replace, Worlds Half 2 sees builders Hey Video games broaden photo voltaic methods by including new Fuel Giants, terrain sorts, and climate circumstances for No Man Sky gamers to discover. Alongside new planetary wildlife, this replace sees the oceans obtain a large improve, with our bodies of water now reaching a number of kilometers in depth.
“Water reacts bodily to the world round it,” Hey Video games Managing Director Sean Murray explains in a ready assertion. “Creatures wade by way of it. There’s little dimples within the rain, and there are giant waves as ships fly overhead,” they proceed. “Typically there’s these moments the place a ship simply flies previous the nonetheless ocean and the water ripples beneath and it is simply so peaceable to observe.”
Lighting additionally receives a lift this time round, with Murray stating that each ingredient has been “rewritten” as a part of the replace. “Shadows present extra particulars, gentle sparkles by way of the leaves, caves are darkish and immersive,” Murray explains. “Oceans now replicate the clouds and stars to create these stunning sunsets and night time skies.”
Lastly, Murray states this replace contains a “enormous quest that ties collectively some strands we have been constructing for years.” A brand new expedition is promised that contains a tour throughout all the brand new worlds. You possibly can take a look at the complete Worlds Half 2 patch notes and deep dive video for extra particulars.
Worlds Half 2 marks the primary enlargement for the sport in 2025. Whereas it is unknown what number of expansions will arrive this 12 months, Hey Video games launched a number of main updates final 12 months to spice up the bottom sport. Alongside Worlds Half 1, No Man’s Sky launched the OMEGA Expedition enlargement that added a brand new expedition system, and the Orbital Replace which ushered in a brand new period for area stations and ship customization.
No Man’s Sky Worlds Half 2 Replace is offered at present on PS VR2, PC VR, and flatscreen platforms.
No Man’s Sky Worlds Half 1 Delivers A Common Refresh On PSVR 2 & PC VR
No Man’s Sky receives a “full refresh” of its universe with the ‘Worlds Half 1’ replace, obtainable at present on PSVR 2 and PC VR.
