No Man’s Sky goes darker with the Forsaken update
Spooky traders, corvette parts and courier work arrive in Hello Games’ latest update.
Forsaken adds haunted salvage, strange traders and new corvette parts. Sean Murray's 28 October Xbox Wire post follows September's Cosmos space update with a darker set of activities.
The new salvage loop
Players recover organic mementos from derelict vessels and infested outposts, then exchange them with Forsaken traders for biomechanical corvette modules. Package-delivery missions, new cockpits and additional ship-building pieces broaden the space activities.
Beyond cosmetics
The post lists seamless warping towards visible stars, minimal HUD mode and radial weapon selection. It also describes a larva-tank helmet and larva-cannon multi-tool tied to the salvage theme.
For returning players, separate the underlying Cosmos changes from the Forsaken additions. Our featured image is general press art, not evidence of what the update looks like.
Check your platform
The Xbox announcement does not provide a complete platform patch matrix, download sizes or our performance measurements. Check your edition's notes before assuming an identical rollout. Our game guide links the broader platform information.
Sources & verification
Original source published: . Checked for this brief on 29 October 2026 AEST.
Summary prepared with AI assistance from the linked official announcement. This is not independent reporting or a hands-on review.