No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games has published the complete release notes for the game’s day-one patch, and suffice it to say, it contains more than just bug fixes.
The 1.03 update—which goes live August 8 for reviewers and those with early copies—makes fundamental changes to how the game plays. Mostly notably, there are now three set paths through which players explore the procedurally generated universe of No Man’s Sky, each of which will have a “significant impact on what you see later in the game.” The story has been rewritten to accommodate the change and allow for multiple endings.
The new universe and planet generation criteria has also been changed; there’s a deeper trading system; and new combat mechanics that include critical hit systems in space fights. Plus, lone explorers now have a greater chance of running into other players thanks to a tweaked player “collision” system that lets you scan for areas visited by other players. A full list of changes is posted below.
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Source: Ars Technica – No Man’s Sky patch removes exploits, dramatically changes the game