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No Man's Sky

An online action-adventure survival game, No Man's Sky sends players out into the deepest recesses of space. While exploring the procedurally-generated universe comprising over 18 quintillion explorable planets, players must gather resources to fuel their ship and ensure their continued survival. Developed by Hello Games, No Man's Sky also incorporates an optional story that tasks players with seeking out the mysterious entity known only as The Atlas.

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No Man's Sky
Adventure
Action
Survival
Systems
PC-1
Top Critic Avg: 72/100 Critics Rec: 36%
Released
August 9, 2016
ESRB
T for Teen: Fantasy Violence, Animated Blood
Developer(s)
Hello Games
Publisher(s)
Hello Games
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified

ESRB
T for Teen: Fantasy Violence, Animated Blood

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