Six years after its launch, there’s a hell of a lot to love about No Man’s Sky; its rudimentary combat system, however, isn’t really one of them, barely having evolved since the exploratory space sim’s initial release back in 2016. That, though, is set to change with today’s new Sentinel update, which brings with an much-needed combat overhaul along with AI mechs and robotic drone pals, plus other miscellaneous combat-focused additions.
According to Hello Games, Sentinel – No Man’s Sky’s first update of 2022 – is intended to make combat a more “dynamic and impactful” experience, providing the means to tackle the game’s hostile robotic Sentinels in “more meaningful ways” To that end, the update brings with it a broad array of improvements and refinements focused on enhancing combat feel and flow, as detailed in the latest patch notes. The headline features, however, are highlighted below.
