Purchase through the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Nintendo eShop . Mac/iPad: Available on the Mac App Store.
No Man's Sky is ; however, it is frequently available at no extra cost to subscribers of services like Xbox Game Pass . Additionally, all of the game's massive content updates—more than 20 to date—are released as free updates for existing owners of the game. Ways to Access the Game
To avoid malware or pirated "free" versions that may harm your device, only download from official storefronts: Available via Steam , GOG.com , and the Microsoft Store.
If you own the original PlayStation 4 version, the upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version is free. Similarly, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 edition will be a free update for those who already own the game on the original Switch.
You can download and play the full version of No Man's Sky if you have an active Xbox Game Pass subscription for PC or Console.
Steam users can access the game via Steam Family Sharing if a family member already owns it. Safe Official Download Sources
While the game itself requires a purchase, there are several ways to play without a dedicated one-time payment:
