No Man's Sky Announced for iOS, Launches October 28

Hello Games has announced an iOS version of the space exploration and survival game No Man's Sky. The game will be released for iPhone and iPad on October 28, and preorders are already open. The mobile version can initially be tried for free. The price of the full version has not yet been announced. The game's release will coincide with Indie Games Week on the App Store.

Hello Games has not simplified the game for the mobile version. It includes all updates released over the past 10 years, including the Voyagers expansion and the Cosmos update released in September. However, multiplayer mode and settlements on planets will not be available at launch. The studio may add them later based on player numbers and feedback.

The game will run on the iPhone 11 and newer models. It can also be played on the 3rd-generation iPad Air and later models. The download file will take up less than 5 GB. The touch controls have been redesigned for mobile screens. Players can also use a game controller and cast the display to a television. The tablet version will also support a mouse and keyboard.

The developers have also made changes to reduce battery consumption and prevent the device from overheating. The goal is to make it comfortable to play for longer periods on a phone. No Man's Sky was also released for Mac computers in 2023. With the iOS version, the game will be playable on another platform after PC, modern game consoles, and VR devices—that is, virtual reality headsets.

Other well-known games are also coming to mobile devices as part of Indie Games Week. Sifu features an updated camera system and touch controls. Vampire Crawlers is a more strategic game based on card mechanics. Dome Keeper, which combines mining with tower defense, is also on the list. Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall, 9 Kings, and Little Kitty, Big City have already been released for iPhone and iPad.