Hello Games continues expanding No Man's Sky with the release of FORSAKEN, a Halloween themed update introducing haunted spacecraft, mysterious collectibles, and new gameplay mechanics. Released on October 28, 2026, the update marks the game's 5th major content expansion this year, following REMNANT, XENO ARENA, THE SWARM, and COSMOS. According to the official announcement, players can now explore abandoned freighters, derelict space hulks, infested outposts, and planetary excavation sites in search of rare biological specimens and haunted technology.
These discoveries introduce a new trading system involving mysterious collectors who exchange recovered artifacts for biomechanical corvette components. Players can customize their spacecraft with grotesque organic structures, additional cockpits, and unique interior designs inspired by the darker side of science fiction. New cosmetic rewards include the Larva Tank helmet and the Larva Cannon Multi Tool, a living weapon obtained through collecting preserved grubs. The official FORSAKEN trailer showcases these additions alongside the update's atmospheric environments and redesigned spacecraft.
Beyond its Halloween content, FORSAKEN introduces several significant gameplay improvements, including courier missions that allow players to transport packages between locations, a radial weapon selection menu, and a minimal HUD mode that reduces unnecessary interface elements. One particularly useful addition is seamless interstellar warping, allowing players to target nearby stars directly from space and travel between systems without opening the Galaxy Map. Hello Games has also released patch 7.11 on Steam, addressing crashes associated with teleportation and interstellar travel.
The update also coincides with the launch of No Man's Sky on iPhone and iPad, bringing more than 40 previous content updates to compatible Apple devices. The mobile version features redesigned touch controls, optimizations for battery efficiency, and a download size of approximately 4GB. Supported devices include the iPhone 11 and 3rd generation iPad Air or newer, although multiplayer remains unavailable on iOS.
Meanwhile, Hello Games' upcoming fantasy survival adventure, Light No Fire, is approaching 3 years since its announcement at The Game Awards 2023. Unlike No Man's Sky's procedurally generated universe, Light No Fire focuses on exploring a massive fantasy planet with multiplayer survival mechanics. In an August 2026 interview, Hello Games founder Sean Murray explained that development was progressing despite the lack of additional gameplay presentations. The studio has yet to announce a release date or confirm when the game will be shown again.
No Man's Sky remains one of gaming's strongest examples of long term post launch support, with Hello Games continuing to introduce meaningful mechanics 10 years after its original release. Seamless warping and expanded spacecraft customization demonstrate that the studio is still improving core systems rather than relying exclusively on seasonal content. However, the continued silence surrounding Light No Fire raises questions about how Hello Games balances development resources between 2 ambitious projects. The studio's decision to avoid premature marketing may ultimately prove beneficial, particularly considering the expectations surrounding its next major release.
What do you think? Should Hello Games continue expanding No Man's Sky, or is it time to shift more attention toward Light No Fire after nearly 3 years without a new gameplay showcase?
