No Man’s Sky creator Sean Murray has once again teased players with his traditional emoji hint, suggesting the imminent arrival of the game’s much-anticipated 10th anniversary update, titled Cosmos. As fans speculate on potential features, the cocktail glass emoji has sparked discussions about what this latest update could entail.
Emoji Teasers Become Tradition
Murray’s use of emojis as pre-update teasers has become a ritual since 2020, kicking off with an egg emoji hinting at the Living Ship update for No Man’s Sky. In a recent interview, Murray explained that social media restraint led to creative solutions, eventually settling on emojis as the minimalist approach. This tradition has continued with each update, maintaining excitement across the community.
The Roll Call of Emojis
Throughout the years, emojis have signified various updates: a strong arm for Endurance, a rasher of bacon for Beacon, a door emoji for Breach, and a high-visibility vest for Remnant. Now, with the newest addition of a cocktail glass emoji, players are eagerly anticipating what Cosmos will bring.
Expectations and Speculation
Historically, emojis precede updates by just days, hinting that the next update may arrive soon, typically on a Wednesday afternoon. Significant player discussions are underway regarding potential features of Cosmos, especially given its significance as the 10th anniversary update. The community’s hopes include a galaxy overhaul, planets boasting multiple biomes akin to those in Hello Games’ forthcoming Light No Fire, and enhanced multiplayer interactions.
Discussions on the No Man’s Sky subreddit showcase desires for more expansive cosmic features and improved technical aspects, such as better multiplayer synchronisation and a persistent universe. As one user humorously remarked, “They’re finally adding space to No Man’s Sky; I can’t believe it!”
Anticipation Builds
Adding further intrigue, a subsequent tweet from Hello Games amplified the anticipation with not one, but three cocktail glass emojis, suggesting that the wait for Cosmos’ reveal might soon be over. Regardless of the outcome, even a space-faring community wouldn’t mind a drink-themed update for a bit of fun.
Reporting based on coverage first published by eurogamer.net.