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The next No Man’s Sky update makes the game lonelier — and more dangerous

Back to the game’s roots.

By Andrew Webster, an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Developer Hello Games just released the sci-fi adventure’s latest update — it’s called “Adrift,” and it introduces an alternative universe that’s completely devoid of other characters. Additionally, the update will also introduce a new ship type, a huge starship called the Iron Vulture that the studio says should at least provide some sanctuary in the harshness of space.

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