Archive · 5 Jun 2025
No Man's Sky to Get Free Switch 2 Upgrade with Multiplayer
No Man's Sky is getting a big upgrade on the new Nintendo Switch 2!
If you already own the game on the original Switch, you can get the upgrade for free.
The Switch 2 version will look much better, run faster, and let you play with friends online.
Plus, the update lets you manage multiple settlements, including robotic Autophage ones.
So, you can build up your space settlements and play with others across different platforms.
No Man's Sky is getting a free upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The Switch 2 version will have enhanced graphics and higher frame rates.
Multiplayer and cross-play will be available on the Switch 2.
Players can manage up to four settlements simultaneously.
The Beacon update offers new settlement features, including Autophage settlements.
- Who
- Existing and new No Man's Sky players on Nintendo Switch
- What
- Free upgrade for No Man's Sky, featuring graphical improvements, higher frame rates, multiplayer support, and settlement overhauls.
- When
- The Switch 2 version launches June 5, alongside the Beacon update's release.
- Where
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Why
- To offer enhanced visuals, gameplay, and multiplayer capabilities for the Switch 2.
- Update Name
- Beacon Update
- Switch 2 Release
- June 5, 2025
- Cost
- Free Upgrade
- Graphics Improvements
- Higher Fidelity and Frame Rates
- Key Feature
- Multiplayer and Cross-Play
- Settlement Management
- Up to four settlements
