Buba Big Guns
Banned
Ok this is an amazing update. Please just add multiplayer and Im going back in
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No Man's Sky "Path Finder" Content Update announced
- Thread starter TimFL
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Dammit, I was hoping to stick to Horizon for a few more days, but I really want to check out this update.
Just bopping around with dune buggy physics on the various terrains of different worlds will be fun by itself. What they need to do now is expand the Sentinel types to include wheeled vehicles that chase after you across the surface and it could be like I'm playing Smuggler's Run all over again.
Just bopping around with dune buggy physics on the various terrains of different worlds will be fun by itself. What they need to do now is expand the Sentinel types to include wheeled vehicles that chase after you across the surface and it could be like I'm playing Smuggler's Run all over again.
hobblygobbly
Member
I haven't kept up to date with the game, but did they change (or add the option) for the game not to basically autopilot for you while in atmosphere? I hated that you didn't have complete freedom to fly how you want in the atmosphere like the game was afraid that the player would crash.
Iriscomeback
Member
Oh wow, those vehicles look awesome!!
eyeball_kid
Member
Thank gods, hopefully this means trading should be more efficient:
hmmm...does this mean what I hope it means?
Finally I can name my ships after obscure guitars
Oh, the lack of visible rain from indoors bugged me. Glad to see this fixed!
And for those 65dos fans
hmmm...does this mean what I hope it means?
Finally I can name my ships after obscure guitars
Oh, the lack of visible rain from indoors bugged me. Glad to see this fixed!
And for those 65dos fans
Zombie James
Banned
So many changes and improvements. Some of the ones I'm happiest about:
Looking forward to hopping back on after Horizon.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Wonder if the PSPro support helps with the draw distance....it really urked me when playing it
This, especially for 1080p users.
KCroxtonJr
Member
Pretty sure it doesn't improve on PC, don't see why PS4PRO would be any different.
I didn't play the foundation update but I think I'll start up a new game once this is live. One question on vehicles though, it sounded like you can only have one on your home planet. Is that what you guys gathered as well?
For someone who hops planets and systems, are vehicles not going to be a big deal?
For someone who hops planets and systems, are vehicles not going to be a big deal?
noomi
Member
I stopped playing about a month or so after release, clocked in over 50 hours (I liked it...)
I know since there has been a base building patch, and now this pathfinder patch (out today?). If I load up my old save will I have access to both (base building & pathfinder?) and would be able to enjoy the new content by resuming my game exactly where I left off... or are these separate game modes from the original....?
I would hate to start over as I left the game with millions of credits, decked out ship, decked out multitool, and a shit ton of resources....
I know since there has been a base building patch, and now this pathfinder patch (out today?). If I load up my old save will I have access to both (base building & pathfinder?) and would be able to enjoy the new content by resuming my game exactly where I left off... or are these separate game modes from the original....?
I would hate to start over as I left the game with millions of credits, decked out ship, decked out multitool, and a shit ton of resources....
Saiyan-Rox
Member
The draw distance on PC was fine for me tbh on PS4 it really wasn't it was really bad.
Also wouldn't mind proper 21:9 support on PC either.
HG certainly seem to be taking baby steps to multiplayer, but will the engine allow it? Between some of the massive changes to the game and engine between foundation and now with path finder, it certainly seems as though the engine is flexible. MP is another story though.
LukeSkywater
Banned
PS4 updating now (had to check for update) 5.19gb
Not sure if it's doubling the size of the game, or just replacing the entire thing.
Not sure if it's doubling the size of the game, or just replacing the entire thing.
eyeball_kid
Member
Your pre-Foundation save will still be there. (your planet will probably look very different though) The "Normal" mode will continue that save. The other two modes start new, separate game saves.
Muffin1611
Banned
Is it out already? Oo
LukeSkywater
Banned
Yes, just check for update if it hasn't already auto updated
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Yep. Downloading now.
Yes, your old save file will be under "normal" mode.
Surivor, permadeath and creator modes have different save slots. In those you'll start from zero.
You can build your base, own a freighter, etc. in all modes. It'll probably be the same with this update.
Note that, because the terrain generation algorhythm changed with the Foundation Update, the planets you visited will probably be different. And because of this, you'll spawn in the local space station.
noomi
Member
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Hey everyone,
Just to let you know the Steam build will be coming a little later. I will keep you updated, and will shout as soon as it's ready to grab.
Hohbes
From the steam discussion board.
Guess i'll just wait it out and see what the PSPro people say
TurboKiller
Neo Member
From what I gathered from reviews and gameplay vids on youtube, the variety in landscapes seemed very underwhelming. Is this improved in either of the updates?
The thought of amazing alien worlds was what attracted me before release.
The thought of amazing alien worlds was what attracted me before release.
LukeSkywater
Banned
5 new trophies added. 2 of them are reach the center of the galaxy on Survivor and reach the center on Permadeath.
TimFL
Member
The Foundation update changed up the planetary generation a bit.
Agent Icebeezy
Welcome beautful toddler, Madison Elizabeth, to the horde!
I was just playing yesterday, I'm excited for them to build on this.
RebornYeti
Member
Tempted to bite on this on PC now that it seems like it has a sufficient amount of content to keep me occupied.
EDIT: Eww it's still $60 on Steam. 🤢
Maybe not yet lol.
EDIT: Eww it's still $60 on Steam. 🤢
Maybe not yet lol.
The last update changed it a bit. They also fixed the contrast and color tone which, from screenshots, makes it look more vibrant and less filtered. I imagine that will help significantly with the feel of the worlds.
You've got to remember just how many planets there are. Even 20-30 hours in I'd occasionally find a planet that would totally wow me. You just have a high chance of encountering less interesting ones.
I still lament the fact that planets don't get weirder towards the center. That literally would have fixed the game for me.
eyeball_kid
Member
This was somewhat true in 1.0, but the Foundation update overhauled the procgen system and the geological variety and complexity of planets is at times stunning. In 1.0 I could "see" the algorithms at work after a while, but now things really look unique.
I would say biodiversity is still the main thing that suffers, and I don't see anything in this update that addresses it yet. Hopefully that's coming.
Time to finally buy the game. Just waited for updates to fix it.
I would wait longer, they've only released 2 updates lol and the game is nowhere near the playable state they promised it would be.
UpUpDownDown
Member
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
This is a hefty update. I'm happy with almost everything packed, but the wording of planetary vehicles make it sound they're tethered to home planets. Considering I don't move my base very often, this means I won't take full advantage of vehicles. Tbh, I mostly need them to explore foreign planets. But I'll wait and see how all of these changes come into play.
DiabloTheGrey
Member
Definitely an impressive update.
TimFL
Member
It would be sick if you could fly your freighter to a solar system and launch your planetary vehicles from your freighter onto a planet (cargo drop style).
Predwolf
Member
Permadeath, here I come!
I love that they're still releasing massive updates with even more to come. The launch was rocky and littered with drama and death threats, but I'll be damned if they're not powering through it all and finally making what could be the game we all imagined.
I love that they're still releasing massive updates with even more to come. The launch was rocky and littered with drama and death threats, but I'll be damned if they're not powering through it all and finally making what could be the game we all imagined.
