No Man’s Sky Beyond

Beyond is a big update for the already massive cosmos of No Man's Sky, from developer Hello Games. This update was released on August 14, 2019 and brings significant multiplayer support improvements to the game as well as improved VR capabilities among a multitude of fixes or new features.

Gameplay and Mechanics

Three of the main highlights in Beyond update :

No Man's Sky OnlineOur journey continues.Supports Virtual Reality No Retail release We have many new content ideas we are excited to launch next year, from small additions around the edges of the experience to entirely new ways... From here, up to eight on console (32 PC) players interact, undertake missions and trade with one another as they explore the wider universe. This social area promotes co-op play, and serves as a hub for players to meet each other in order to partner up on puzzles.

Virtual Reality Support -One of the best things about Beyond is its complete VR support for PlayStation VR and PC vr. The entire game can be played in VR, including the exploration of alien planets and space travel. The VR adaptation is finished with natural controls - players can pilot their vessels and oblige the earth utilizing movement controllers.

More Extensive Base Building and Customization - Constructing a good base is key to your survival, in the last year's edition you can already create small bases or houses however these structures were usually simple constructions but players asked for more complex buildings so that they could do much better construction planning, with this update it will be possible to build larger spaces. Finally, it has a new set of materials and additions to permit more base building brainstorming with which players may customize their own bases.

New Creatures and Taming: The harsh environment of the player planet is home to some alien creatures, which players can tame and ride while exploring — making for exciting new ways to discover otherworldly landscapes.

Quality of Life Improvements: In addition to new content, Beyond brings a series of much-requested refinements and tweaks to not only the game's UI but also inventory management and overall gameplay experience as well. These changes make it easier for new players and also more fun to old timers.

Visuals and Sound

For No Man's Sky Beyond, the update brings improved visuals and performance improvements. Update also adapts to Vulkan for performance benefits and higher quality graphics. The way to play these levels in VR mode is particularly immersive, though some players have said the resolution does dip slightly when moving from its standard experience.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

An Expanded Multiplayer Mode: The addition of the Nexus and more multiplayer features supports The Deluxe Edition's social elements.

Full VR Integration - For fans of playing in Virtual Reality, experience the entire game!

The good news is that base building: There are significantly more base-building and customization options in the sequel.

Many QoL Improvements: This will make the game faster, and more enjoyable.

Cons:

Poor VR Performance: Some players also have said that they're getting issues with performance and resolution when running in VR mode.

Many features: New players may be confused by the huge amount of characteristics and mechanics.

Conclusion

Beyond turns No Man's Sky into a communal, more interactive game With substantial enhancements for multiplayer, VR support and base building it offers new players a wonderfully rich galaxy to explore while providing returning veterans with even more reason to fire up their hyperdrive. The update does still manage to present some performance issues in VR, but at its heart this is a game that continues to defy expectation - No Man's Sky remains incredibly ambitious and the evolution of Hello Games' sci-fi experiment proves it off really well.

If you love a deep, ever-growing world of unending wonders and the terror of VR (and also lots of solid multiplayer), then No Man's Sky Beyond is one tasty dish on PS4.

Similar Games

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Elite Dangerous (PS4, Xbox One): Space exploration and combat with a less-than-satisfied spotlight on realism in simulation & sheer universe size.

Subnautica(PS4, Xbox One, PC): A survival and exploration undersea game on an alien ocean planet.

Starbound (PC): A side-scrolling space exploration game that incorporates elements of crafting, building and survival.

Astroneer (PS4, Xbox One, PC) -Explore space in a colourful and procedurally generated universe filled with wonder--if not.

The games have common themes of exploration, survival and creativity that draw a wide range of players to various sci-fi experiences.