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[Askherserenity]

Pretty glad they're releasing this update on release. It's tackling on some of the problems I've seen with the game via streams and it seems like they're planning on updating the game constantly.

Might just pick it up on PS4 on Tuesday.

 

[Jac_Solar]

Very nice!

But, they say "own" space freighters... Does that mean you can't pilot them?

 

[Wind's Howling]

Especially ones that wanted to rush to get a review out. Will be interesting to see what sites go ahead and rush to publish something since these notes for what a majority of people will experience are out ahead of the embargo.

I am not going to say IGN is right for their new rating system, but it works wonders for a game like this. Rate it accordingly, let the developer make adjustments and then rate it again.

 

[jmaine_ph]

Reviewers will have a problem with this. IMHO it's great, and they've been very open with this.

But I can see how a reviewer wouldn't like being unable to score the game on day one.

It'll be funny seeing a reviewer complain about something that's in the day one patch, signifying that they got a early copy (not a review code) and are rushing their review.

 

[Nazo]

Being able to build structures is pretty huge. Really getting excited!

 

[TheKingOfPain]

Very nice!

But, they say "own" space freighters... as opposed to pilot?

You sir have just started a discussion that's going to last for weeks, maybe months.

 

[GrizzNKev]

Seeing the tease for the next patch just makes me want to wait even longer before playing, like The Witcher 3.

 

[c0Zm1c]

That's a pretty incredible update. And with the promise of exciting, unexpected and much requested things further down the line.

 

[Ulysses 31]

I have to say it's kind of a sad state of affairs when before a game is even released we are looking forward to patch 1.03.

Don't you generally think patches bring improvements and thus playing the later version is preferable? ¯\ (º_o) /¯

 

[theWB27]

For example: Ship scanning was shown off at E3 2015 but didn't make it onto the disc.

It made it into my digital download.

 

[Wind's Howling]

Seeing the tease for the next patch just makes me want to wait even longer before playing, like The Witcher 3.

In a game that will probably constantly get updated, probably even more than The Witcher 3, I don't see the point. Unless you want to wait a year.

 

[batbeg]

I hadn't taken much of a look at the streamers, just a couple minutes of a dude flying and some awful pop in, so that's awesome to hear it is improved. The rest of that just reads like a list of awesome features to me lol

 

[bigDave]

BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER I'M GOING TO CRY

 

[Venom Fox]

Patch sounds meaty as hell. Those early copy leakers have missed out on shit tons of stuff.

 

[Freeman76]

So will the patch be ready for us monday dya think? Great patch answers a lot of issues i had when playing.

 

[MassiveNights]

That dude paid $1200 to play a tech demo.

 

[JP]

That sounds like a really impressive update.

Next up we’re adding the ability to build bases and own giant space freighters. Temporal AA and my new cloud rendering tech should be coming soon too. It will really change the game again, and enhance it visually.

This universe we’ve built is a pretty large canvas, we’ve got a lot of ideas. This is the type of game we want to be.

They've talked about it before and I really like the idea they're able to completely change things in the game if they feel it would benefit the experience for people, maybe adding whole new games systems if they feel it'll be a positive. It does sound like it'll become and increasingly deep universe as we move forward.

It'll be interesting to here how big the patch is

 

[Hendrick's]

Well if releasing these notes was done to bolster preorders, it worked on me. ¯_(&#12471_/¯

 

[liquidtmd]

I imagine if they had complete free reign Hello would have delayed till September but after the previous delays this just wasn't feasible.

Very very hyped. Hope my preorder comes Tuesday

That dude paid $1200 to play a tech demo.

Yeah I'm very glad I get to play day 1 with this update as part of the experience

 

[napata]

So basically the game is still in early access for the next couple of months.

Well, more content is a good thing.

 

[ironcreed]

Yeah, basically a huge chunk of the game is being patched on. More on the way as well, which works for me.

 

[Wind's Howling]

That dude paid $1200 to play a tech demo.

Ouch.

 

[Vincent4756]

BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER I'M GOING TO CRY

SAME!!!

 

[Hendrick's]

Anyone know if the game downloads early for digital?

 

[valkillmore]

Fucking crazy insane patch. I am impressed. Holy shit I don't know what in here to get more excited about first. But I'm loving the inclusion of owning huge freighters later down the road!!

 

[Wind's Howling]

Anyone know if the game downloads early for digital?

It does.

It is August 8th for Europe.

 

[ironcreed]

Anyone know if the game downloads early for digital?

It should be up toady within the next hour or so.

 

[theWB27]

Anyone know if the game downloads early for digital?

I thought I've seen its already started downloading.

 

[MarineMountie]

Wondering what base building will add to the game. I'm all for base building. Love that aspect in games, but I'm anxious to see what the benefit is in this game. You are supposed to explore and keep moving in this game. Not build a house and stay on one planet.

Possible fast travel to planets you have visited? So you could build a house on a planet, make some chests to keep things in and fast travel to it? Doesn't matter, excited.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

I was going to buy physical, but fuck it, going digital. I need to play this Monday night.

 

[DrBo42]

That dude paid $1200 to play a tech demo.

LOL. It's so true. God damn.

 

[MarineMountie]

I thought I've seen its already started downloading.

Yea, I downloaded it yesterday.

 

[ironcreed]

Yea, I downloaded it yesterday.

Well damn. Time to pop on my PS4.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

So basically the game is still in early access for the next couple of months.

Well, more content is a good thing.

What? What are you even talking about here

 

[CryptiK]

So basically the game is still in early access for the next couple of months.

Well, more content is a good thing.

Seems like it.

 

[m_shortpants]

Aaaaahhhhh yiss.

If they continuously add and update the game like Mojang did, there's so much potential here.

 

[bigDave]

now patching and supporting an "Infinite" game is considered early access?

¯\_(&#12471_/¯

 

[Ravensmash]

That's a huge update!

Feel a bit better about playing it early now before the server reset, because these sound like really noticeable changes.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Where are you guys buying on PC ? 60€ is way too much for a PC digital game for me.

 

[ironcreed]

Yep, pre-loading is up. Downloading now.

 

[NHale]

this game could challenge driveclub, when it comes to massive patches that upgrade and enhance the game. i can only imagine what this game will look like in 6 months from now.

Let's hope not. Driveclub launch was a complete disaster and I absolutely love the game.

No Man's Sky seems like another game (like Driveclub) that should have been delayed another 6 months. The patch notes sound like the gold master version is early access and their vision for the game is still not realized. I know business sometimes require sacrifices but it's a shame that they couldn't release the game when they add everything they wanted to the game.

 

[Unknown?]

That is literally what Sean Murray has said he wants if the game is successful. He said he would love to continue supporting No Man's Sky if it was successful. I don't think there's any doubt it will be, so you can book it that Hello Games will be adding a LOT more content, and for free. That was another point. He doesn't want DLC, he wants to just add things.

I am freaking hyped now and there's no way it won't be successful, it is being backed by Sony full force. If it wasn't for them showing it off at E3 several years I doubt many would even know about it!

 

[Makki]

Whelp, I wont get it on release, but I just bought it for $46 bucks shipped woot woot.

I was gonna pass until it got cheaper but this update addresses a lot of my concerns.

 

[diaspora]

I can't wait for another PC delay to be announced days before release. Reason: ¯\_(&#12471_/¯

Gotta get people to double-dip somehow I guess.

 

[N° 2048]

Whelp, I wont get it on release, but I just bought it for $46 bucks shipped woot woot.

I was gonna pass until it got cheaper but this update addresses a lot of my concerns.

Still got this game on my Amazon E3 30% off order

 

[5taquitos]

Let's hope not. Driveclub launch was a complete disaster and I absolutely love the game.

No Man's Sky seems like another game (like Driveclub) that should have been delayed another 6 months. The patch notes sound like the gold master version is early access and their vision for the game is still not realized. I know business sometimes require sacrifices but it's a shame that they couldn't release the game when they add everything they wanted to the game.

What's the big deal? You'll get to play the game with all of these patch features from the second you start it. I see nothing "shameful" here.

 

[MarineMountie]

What? What are you even talking about here

I guess games aren't allowed to have day 1 patches or free DLC like base building without it being early access.

No other games have day 1 patches or DLC. Not completed games anyway, just early access games do.

 

[R3TRODYCE]

So basically the game is still in early access for the next couple of months.

Well, more content is a good thing.

Basically.

 

[Kinitari]

So basically the game is still in early access for the next couple of months.

Well, more content is a good thing.

I think this game is just being built like most modern software - iterative improvements based on user experience. Rather than make a giant game and hope it's everything everyone wants, make a good game base, and constantly update based on user feedback.

I think we're just at the point where we can reasonably expect people with game consoles to have internet connections, so games can be these living things.

 

[Complicated]

This really should have been in early access months ago. Be interesting to see how all this new stuff breaks on release day (or not).