If you missed out on diving into the expansive universe of No Man’s Sky during its recent free-to-play event, fear not! Developer Hello Games has exciting news for you. They’ve announced that their captivating space exploration simulator is once again available for free download and play for a limited time due to overwhelming demand from its community.
Following the resounding success of its previous free weekend, Hello Games expresses gratitude, noting that No Man’s Sky started the year with record-breaking player numbers. The supportive and inclusive community eagerly embraced new players during the event, showcasing the game’s appeal to all.
This second free weekend event is accessible across all platforms—Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC—and will run until Monday, February 26th. Any progress made during this period will seamlessly carry over to the full game if players choose to continue their journey, with the added incentive of a 50 percent discount still available on digital storefronts, making it an enticing offer at approximately £19.99.
The timing of this event coincides with the recent launch of No Man’s Sky’s Omega update, which introduced exciting features such as procedurally generated on-planet missions, the opportunity to command formidable Dreadnought capital ships, enhancements to the Atlas Path quest line, and significant improvements to Expeditions—the game’s curated, time-limited campaigns.
The 12th Expedition, appropriately named Omega, is currently underway, providing players with yet another immersive experience to enjoy during the free weekend.
Looking ahead, Hello Games teases “big and ambitious updates” planned for No Man’s Sky throughout the year. Furthermore, fans are eagerly anticipating the studio’s next project, Light No Fire, a captivating procedurally generated fantasy planet simulator teased at the end of last year. With such promising developments on the horizon, the future of No Man’s Sky and Hello Games looks incredibly bright.
