No Man’s Sky Update 5.01 Arrives To Fix Minor Bugs

No Man’s Sky update 5.01 was released today for consoles. It was already available on PC. Here’s what has been fixed in this patch.

The most recent update for No Man’s Sky Worlds Part 1, version 5.01, was released on July 22, 2024. This update focuses on resolving various issues and improving the overall gaming experience on PS4 and PS5, with plans for a wider release across other platforms. It addresses bugs such as VR interface problems, environmental anomalies, text errors, memory leaks, and crashes. Specifically, it fixes issues with the VR shop interface, prevents trees on lush planets from transforming into large corn stalks, and addresses a memory leak related to texture generation. Additionally, the update resolves crashes specific to PSVR1 on PlayStation 5 and issues related to planetary imposters. Furthermore, it integrates fixes from the previous version 5.00.1, including crash fixes related to NPC interactions on freighters, damage from the brood mother, and planetary objects.

Complete Patch Notes for No Man’s Sky Worlds Part 1 Patch 5.01

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue that caused the shop interface to fail to display correctly in VR.
• Fixed an issue that caused all the trees on some lush planets to become giant corn stalks.
• Fixed a number of minor text issues.
• Fixed a memory leak related to texture generation.
• Fixed a crash that occurred when playing PSVR1 on PlayStation 5.
• Fixed a crash related to planetary imposters.

Incorporated Changes from Version 5.00.1:

• Fixed a crash related to interaction with NPCs on freighters.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when taking damage from the brood mother.
• Fixed a rare crash related to planetary objects.

No Man’s Sky is a vast open-world space exploration game developed by Hello Games. This game enables players to traverse an almost boundless universe populated with procedurally generated planets, each boasting distinct landscapes, flora, and fauna. The recent No Man’s Sky Worlds Part 1 update has significantly expanded the game’s universe by introducing new features, gameplay mechanics, and visual enhancements.

The game includes several modes such as exploration, survival, combat, and trading. Players can enhance their spacecraft, encounter new alien species, extract resources, and establish bases on various planets. The integration of VR support offers an immersive experience, enabling players to navigate the immense universe in virtual reality.