No Man’s Sky, the game that has taken us from space to the depths of our patience and back again! With the latest update, patch 5.26, Hello Games is once again challenging us to strap in and explore the cosmos while addressing some pesky bugs that have been nipping at our heels. So grab your starship snacks because this one promises a smoother journey!
No Man’s Sky Update 5.26 Patch Notes
As per the developers:
Hello Everyone,
Thank you to everyone playing No Man’s Sky – Cross-Save // PlayStation 5 Pro // The Normandy Returns, especially those who report issues via Zendesk or console crash reporting.
We are listening closely to your feedback and have identified and resolved several issues. These fixes are included in patch 5.26, which is now live on Steam and will come to other platforms as soon as possible.
Bug Fixes
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- Fixed an issue that could cause the Boundary Herald starship to have difficulty finding a clear landing site.
- Fixed a visual issue with the canopy animation when getting into the Boundary Herald starship.
- Fixed an issue that could prevent connection to the discovery servers.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the cross-save banner to appear when not relevant.
- Fixed an issue that caused the save spinner to display for longer than necessary.
- Fixed a rare issue that could prevent some saves from loading correctly.
- Fixed a rare issue related to upgrading very old saves.
- Fixed a number of issues with camera transitions when saving at waypoints.
- Fixed a rare issue that could cause some saves to become stuck while loading.
- Introduced texture memory optimisation for enhanced graphics stability.
- Introduced several quality and optimisation fixes for VR enthusiasts out there!
- Dramatic improvement in load times on PC, more time exploring, less time staring at loading screens!
*PS5 Specific Enhancements*
(Because we know you love it)
- You guessed it! A range of quality improvements specifically for PS5 Pro users!
- Patching up crashes encountered on PlayStation 5 when approaching Beachhead Expedition rendezvous points, better late than never!
- Minor memory issues on Xbox squashed like bugs underfoot
- Fixed multiple visual corruption glitches haunting Xbox One players
- Fixed rare crashes linked with loading Multi-Tools
- Addressed crashes tied to frigate expedition loads
- Resolved crashes associated with planetary rendering – because who doesn’t want their planets looking fine?
This isn’t just another drop-in-the-bucket update. It’s about making your interstellar experience as seamless as possible. We will continue releasing patches as more issues are identified and resolved. If you experience any hiccups along your cosmic path, let us know by submitting a bug report.
Cue dramatic music. It looks like we’ll be flying smoothly through those vast galaxies soon enough! And hey, if you’re eager for more details about this update or want to catch up on previous notes, check out https://www.nomanssky.com/2024/11/cross-save-ps5-pro-normandy-5-26 directly from Hello Games.
