was a key stability and balance patch released on October 15, 2022, shortly after the massive Waypoint (4.0) update. It addressed significant community feedback regarding inventory changes and ship power. Core Gameplay Adjustments
: Resolved multiple crashes affecting PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC, particularly those related to inventory loading, networking, and the Info Portal. Creature Behavior : Fixed predatory fish moving too slowly.
: Addressed issues that could prevent player bases from correctly uploading to servers. No Mans Sky [v4.04]
: A new setting allows players to permanently lock their difficulty settings, preventing any future changes to that save.
Detailed patch notes can be found on the official No Man's Sky website or the community-run Wiki . Waypoint 4.04 - No Man's Sky was a key stability and balance patch released
: The strength of inherent ship bonuses has been increased. High-class ships (like Explorer-class) now receive significantly improved stats, such as extended warp ranges and better maneuverability.
: The "Starting Slots" difficulty option now grants more inventory, companion, and squadron slots by default. Visual and Technical Improvements Creature Behavior : Fixed predatory fish moving too slowly
: Players receive additional technology slots for free when converting old saves to the Waypoint system.