No Man's Sky Update Transforms Players into Space Paleontologists

No Man's Sky has received a new update titled Relics, allowing players to step into the role of space palaeontologists. This free update introduces the ability to excavate skeletal remains of alien creatures, offering a range of skeletal designs for players to piece together. Users can create their own museums to showcase their collections, which feature various prehistoric bones of different rarities. Alongside the update, a community expedition challenges players to uncover the rarest finds while facing potential dangers from slumbering creatures, including Stone Ghosts and the impressive Titan Worm. The game's ongoing updates have been crucial in maintaining its player base, with recent enhancements elevating its Steam user rating to a "very positive" status for the first time since its rocky launch in 2016.

The Relics update introduces palaeontology gameplay mechanics, allowing players to dig up and collect alien skeletal remains, assemble unique displays, and participate in a community expedition to uncover rare fossils while encountering new dangerous creatures.

No Man's Sky launched in 2016 to mixed reviews due to unmet expectations but has since undergone significant improvements through regular updates from developer Hello Games. Over the years, it has evolved from a controversial start to a game that now boasts a dedicated community and continuous content additions, including the upcoming adventure game Light No Fire, set in an expansive fantasy world.