No Man’s Sky Goes Full Horror in New 'Forsaken' Update

Hello Games has launched the Forsaken update for No Man’s Sky, transforming the game into a seasonal horror experience with a focus on scavenging rare, unsettling artifacts. Players can now seek out haunted tech and biological horrors from derelict hulks, abandoned freighters, dig sites, and infested outposts. These items can be traded with enigmatic collectors for biomechanical corvette modules, giving ships a grotesque, organic aesthetic reminiscent of sci-fi horror tropes.

The update also introduces new weapon and suit designs, including a larva tank helmet and a wriggling grub cannon multi-tool, alongside fresh ship interiors and cockpits. While the Forsaken update emphasizes eerie exploration, it also includes general improvements such as streamlined star travel via constellation locking and new postal missions that task players with galactic deliveries.

Quality-of-life changes include a radial weapon selection menu and a minimal HUD mode, designed to enhance navigation and immersion in the game’s darker corners. Additionally, the Forsaken update is available today for the newly released iOS port of No Man’s Sky, which supports iPhone 11 and above devices.

Hello Games highlights the technical achievements behind the iOS port, including custom touch controls, battery optimization, and a single 4GB download. The Forsaken update marks the fifth major release in the game’s 10th anniversary year, following previous expansions like Remnant and The Swarm, with Hello Games already planning further updates through 2027.