No Man’s Sky Launches New Experimental Branch for January 2025

Hello Games is once again turning heads with the release of a new experimental branch for No Man’s Sky. This latest update is packed with critical fixes aimed at enhancing both gameplay and item functionalities. The updates tackle several annoying bugs that have been impacting flora, minerals, and creature models, not to mention addressing crashes in multiplayer settings and networking which promise to make the gaming experience smoother.

Interested players can dive into this experimental branch through their Steam library settings. However, it’s strongly advised to back up your save files in advance to steer clear of any potential data loss.

Reflecting on the journey of No Man’s Sky, it’s hard not to be impressed. The game faced a rocky start, launched amid high expectations that weren’t initially met. However, persistent efforts and numerous updates have reshaped the game into something that aligns much more with the developers’ original vision. What was once struggling has turned into one of gaming’s most impressive redemption stories. Even with its current success, Hello Games remains committed to rolling out fresh content and dealing with any outstanding bugs.

Just like previous experimental branches, this update zeroes in on gameplay bugs and item issues, with a particular focus on console players. It fixes a problem with inventory sorting and resolves glitches that were stopping players from harvesting certain materials. For those on PlayStation 5, those annoying freezes should now be a thing of the past, while Xbox One X and PS4 Pro players can rejoice at the improvements made to water reflections.

Additionally, bugs causing flora and minerals to vanish from the discoveries list have been squashed, alongside a glitch affecting creature models that’s been smoothed out for a better visual experience. Multiplayer enthusiasts will find relief in the fixes for networking crashes and issues that occurred when items were donated in the game.

To check out the experimental branch, simply head to your Steam library, click on “Properties," type in "3xperimental" in the text box, and hit "CHECK CODE." This will make the option visible for selection. Nonetheless, Hello Games does caution that this branch may still harbor new issues, so backing up your save files is recommended to avoid losing progress.

Players can also contribute to the ongoing improvement of the game by reporting any bugs they encounter while testing the new features. Despite the impressive state of No Man’s Sky today, Hello Games has exciting plans for future content, further enriching their universe.

No Man’s Sky Experimental Branch Patch Notes

Experimental Branch 30/01

• Resolved an issue that caused inventory sorting to apply incorrectly to tech inventories.

Experimental Branch 29/01

• Fixed hanging issues on PS5.
• Resolved harvesting errors with new materials for planetary extractors.
• Amended missing flora and mineral discoveries post-scan.
• Addressed a rare graphically explosive glitch in creature models.
• Enhanced water reflections on Xbox One X and PS4 Pro.
• Corrected various graphical concerns on Mac.
• Fixed a networking-related crash.
• Addressed a crash when donating items to a guild envoy.

Hello Games is actively encouraging players to report any bugs they encounter within this experimental branch, which aids in refining the game even further. With new content on the horizon, No Man’s Sky’s journey is far from over, promising more exciting updates in the future.