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No Man's Sky Gets A Massive Switch 2 Upgrade And It's All Free
- Hello Games is launching a free upgraded version of No Man's Sky for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, the console's launch day.
- The Switch 2 edition follows the original Switch port from 2022, improving due to the newer hardware's greater capabilities and developer access to early dev kits.
- This new edition includes the Beacon update, full multiplayer, cross-save, improved frame rates, 4K textures, enhanced UI with touch and gyro controls, and settlement system overhauls.
- The Switch 2 edition delivers enhanced visuals with a handheld mode running at 40 frames per second in full HD, and a docked mode offering 1440p resolution at 30 frames per second, alongside cross-play and cross-save functionality available from launch to enable seamless progression across devices.
- This free upgrade contrasts with other next-gen Switch games charging for improvements, signaling Hello Games' commitment to delivering their full vision without extra cost.
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No Man's Sky will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 with full multiplayer, including cross-save and cross-play – and I'm hoping other game devs follow suit
No Man's Sky is set to make a big impression on Nintendo Switch 2 players, as it will launch with the new Beacon update and cross-save for existing players from other platforms.
No Man's Sky Gets A Massive Switch 2 Upgrade And It's All Free
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