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No Man's Sky Launches on iPhone and iPad, Including All Major Updates
Key points
- No Man's Sky is available for iPhone and iPad starting October 28th.
- The iOS version includes all game updates since its initial launch.
- Multiplayer and planetary settlements are not available at launch.
- Supports iPhone 11 and third-generation iPad Air and newer devices.
- The game takes up less than 5GB of storage on iOS devices.
No Man's Sky Arrives on iOS
Hello Games has announced the release of No Man's Sky for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad, with the game becoming available on October 28th. This launch coincides with Apple's Indie Games Week on the App Store, which also features other titles like Sifu and Vampire Crawlers.
The mobile version is described as the full No Man's Sky experience, incorporating all content and system updates that have been added to the game over the past decade. This includes major expansions such as the Voyagers update.
Initial Feature Limitations
While the iOS port includes the core game and its updates, certain features will not be available at launch. Specifically, multiplayer functionality and planetary settlements are excluded. This approach mirrors the game's initial release on the Nintendo Switch.
Hello Games co-founder Sean Murray stated that the company will support iOS based on player feedback and numbers, similar to how they expanded the Switch version.
Device Compatibility and Controls
No Man's Sky for iOS is compatible with devices as far back as the iPhone 11 and the third-generation iPad Air. The game requires less than 5GB of storage.
The iOS port features rebuilt touch controls and supports external inputs such as TV casting, game controllers, and mouse and keyboard on iPad. The ability to build and explore player-made planetary settlements is limited to iPhone 15 Pro and later models.
Development Background
The decision to bring No Man's Sky to iPhone and iPad followed its release on Mac in 2023. According to Sean Murray, a team member believed the game could run on an iPhone, leading to the development of the mobile version.
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No Man's Sky is now available on iPhone and iPad, supporting devices from iPhone 11 and iPad Air 3rd generation. This mobile release includes all content and system updates previously added to the game, though some features like planetary settlements and multiplayer have limitations on iOS.
Hello Games is releasing No Man's Sky for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad, starting October 28th. This mobile version will include the full game experience with all updates, excluding multiplayer and planetary settlements, making the expansive sci-fi game accessible on portable devices.
No Man's Sky is now available for pre-order on iPhone and iPad, with a release date of October 28, as part of Apple's Indie Games Week. The iOS version includes all game updates but initially lacks multiplayer and settlements, similar to its Nintendo Switch launch. Other indie games like Sifu and Vampire Crawlers are also coming to iOS.