No Man’s Sky has released the free 'Breach' update for Xbox and PC players, introducing new ship wrecks to explore, salvage, and customize, along with a spooky expedition into abandoned systems and the story of the Fireship Arcadia, enhancing the game's universe and player experience.
No Man's Sky has achieved its highest Steam player count since launch, peaking at over 98,000 players following the release of its Voyagers update, which introduces highly customizable Corvette-class ships, marking a significant milestone in the game's ongoing redemption and popularity resurgence.
No Man's Sky's 'Orbital' update has been launched for Xbox Game Pass members, introducing ship customization through the Ship Fabricator, new Intervention Events, and overhauled space stations. The update also includes improvements to screen space reflections, fleet missions, starship customization, user interface, trading, reputation, and guilds, as well as the addition of new base parts. Numerous bug fixes and performance optimizations have also been implemented, making it a major update for Game Pass players.
No Man's Sky's latest "Orbital" update introduces procedurally generated space stations, a ship editor, and a Guild system, adding unique and customizable elements to the nearly eight-year-old space exploration sim. The update also includes engine improvements, a UI refresh, and enhanced fleet missions, offering players new ways to engage in the game's expansive universe.
IGN got hands-on experience with Skull & Bones' endgame and seasonal content, showcasing advanced ship customization options and challenging world activities. While the endgame content offers exciting encounters like battling sea creatures and facing off against deadly pirates, some activities felt repetitive and lacked the anticipated PvP elements. Ubisoft's plans for the first year of support include four themed seasons, each introducing new enemies and content, hinting at a promising live-service model for the game.
Bethesda Game Studios has outlined its 2024 plans for the upcoming game Starfield, including expanded ship customization, new gameplay options, and official mod support. The updates will begin rolling out in February, with regular updates every six weeks. The company also teased the first expansion, Shattered Space, which will introduce new story content, locations, and gear. Bethesda shared interesting statistics about Starfield players in 2023, including average playtime, hours spent building ships, and deaths caused by factions and lifeforms.
Players of Bethesda's Starfield are already showcasing their creativity by recreating iconic Star Wars ships within the game. Content creator 'SpectreXGaming' has built impressive versions of the Millennium Falcon and the Razor Crest from The Mandalorian, utilizing the ship customization options available. While not perfect, these builds capture the essence of the original ships and demonstrate the potential for even more accurate and impressive creations as players explore the vast world of Starfield.
Everspace 2 is a looter-shooter RPG that combines arcade space dogfights with a treadmill of loot and shoot gameplay. The game has a diverse range of ship classes and customization options, with smooth flying and combat mechanics. However, the game's story and characters are forgettable, and the majority of missions involve fighting or retrieving items. Despite this, Everspace 2 is a fun and action-packed game for space combat enthusiasts.