Worlds Half I, the No Man’s Sky replace that rolled out in July, made waters within the recreation extra attentive to wind, depth and climate circumstances. An artist drew fan artwork of their character fishing whereas perched on the wing of their boat after the replace went out, which in flip impressed Whats up Video games so as to add a fishing mechanic to No Man’s Sky. If you happen to have a look at No Man’s Sky communities on-line, you may see lots of people speak about wanting a fishing function. Be certain that to be looking out for the the sport’s newest replace referred to as Aquarius that is going out at present in case you’re certainly one of them.

Aquarius is full of new options, all centered on fishing. You may both fish by yourself or fish with pals if that may make it simpler to attend for a chew. Whilst you can sit, forged your line and anticipate a catch on the shore, you can too arrange automated traps. It is also potential to fish in deep water from an “Exo-Skiff” platform, which could be customized with colours and comes with a list for storing your catches. Ocassionally, you may pull up non-aquatic objects like messages in bottles and expertise upgrades. The Aquarius replace additionally arrives with a brand new expedition, Expedition 15. Finishing the assorted quests over the six weeks the expedition runs will unlock customization choices like a deep-sea diving go well with, a particular fishing rod and a nautical-themed Aquarius jetpack.

The developer says it is releasing an enormous array of fish within the recreation, “from widespread minnows to wild alien catches,” and a few can solely be caught utilizing fishing pots that may bait and entice uncommon catches. And whilst you can fish to chill out, you can too problem your self by finishing the fishing logs and participating in expedition quests to seek out the most important catch of the day.

Lastly, you’ll be able to cook dinner no matter you catch utilizing new recipes you can uncover across the No Man’s Sky universe. It seems like Whats up Video games intends to broaden the sport’s fishing mechanic, although, so we might get extra tools, competitions and species to catch sooner or later. For now, in case you get pleasure from fishing mini-games like I do, chances are you’ll need to seize some snacks and put together for hours of digital angling.

Replace, September 4, 5:50PM: This story was up to date after publishing with extra particulars on the Aquarius replace and the expedition unlocks.