No Man’s Sky Update 7.0, titled “Cosmos,” was released on September 9, 2026, to mark the game’s 10th anniversary. This major overhaul introduces Space Station Directorship and the Corvette ship class. Following the initial launch, Hello Games released Patch 7.01 on September 10, 2026, to address immediate performance and geometry issues.

Space Station Directorship and Corvette Ships

The primary addition in the Cosmos update is the ability for players to own, decorate, and manage their own space stations. As a Station Director, players can influence the economy of the surrounding system and customize the interior layout of their orbital base. This system integrates with a new class of starships known as Corvettes.

• Space Station Management: Players can now claim stations, overseeing their growth and aesthetic design.
• Corvette Ship Class: These vessels are designed for exploration and salvaging operations.
• Tractor Beam Utility: Exclusive to the Corvette class, this tool allows players to salvage floating cargo and debris from space more efficiently.

Technical Performance and Graphics

Update 7.0 introduces support for NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, offering new performance tiers for PC players. The update includes 5x and 6x Frame Generation modes.

For virtual reality players, the update adds support for foveated rendering on PCVR when using eye-tracking compatible hardware. This technology optimizes performance by only rendering the area the player is currently looking at in full detail.

Expedition 23: Our Journey Continues

The celebration includes Expedition 23, titled “Our Journey Continues.” This expedition features milestones that revisit the game’s development. Milestones in this expedition include unique developer commentary from Sean Murray, providing context on the game’s decade of development.

Patch 7.01 Fixes

Released one day after the main Cosmos update, Patch 7.01 focused on stabilizing the new station and ship systems. Key fixes include:

• Addressed initial performance drops and geometry clipping related to new space station parts.

Gameplay Impact

The introduction of Space Station Directorship shifts the gameplay loop toward long-term system management, giving players a permanent footprint in specific star systems. The Corvette class and its Tractor Beam provide a more specialized role for players focused on space-based resource gathering, while the DLSS 4.5 implementation aims to provide additional performance options for PC hardware.