FORSAKEN is No Man’s Sky update 7.10, announced for 28 October 2026. It turns deep-space exploration into a horror-tinged salvage loop: recover haunting mementos from dangerous sites, trade them to enigmatic forsaken traders, and spend the proceeds on sinister corvette parts. The update also adds courier contracts, direct warping to nearby stars, streamlined interface options, uploadable orbital bases and Holo-Arena creature battles.
Hello Games describes the full game as available on iOS with a touch-built interface. Because the cited Xbox announcement is platform-specific, check the edition and platform listing that applies to you before purchasing.
What is the FORSAKEN update in No Man’s Sky?
FORSAKEN is version 7.10 and is presented as the fifth major update after REMNANT, XENO ARENA, THE SWARM and COSMOS. Its central idea is to make the remote parts of the galaxy feel threatening rather than merely empty. Sean’s Xbox UK announcement puts the tone plainly: “Today, with the release of our next update, FORSAKEN, we’re staying in space but things have got a whole lot…darker!”
The update does not replace No Man’s Sky’s exploration, trading, combat or survival foundation. Instead, it adds a horror-flavoured activity loop and a set of ship-building, travel and quality-of-life tools around it.
How do haunting mementos work?
Haunting mementos are unusual biological samples hidden across several kinds of location. Finding them is the first step in FORSAKEN’s risk-and-reward cycle.
Where to search
- Deep-space hulks
- Derelict freighters
- Infested outposts
- Planetary digsites, including areas among the bones
Collecting samples is not consequence-free. Prolonged exposure can attract hostile boundary horrors, so a profitable salvage run can become a combat encounter. The update therefore rewards players who prepare protection, weapons and an escape route instead of treating every site as a routine resource stop.
Who buys the mementos?
Forsaken traders appear at the edges of deep-space outposts. They collect the unusual samples and exchange them for the update’s distinctive rewards. Their placement makes outposts useful staging points: you can investigate nearby sites, return with your haul and convert it into equipment without relying on a conventional market loop.
What can you build or unlock with the rewards?
The headline reward is a collection of macabre corvette modules. The set includes cockpits, habitation pieces and biomechanical hull structures, giving corvette builders a visual language that is markedly different from clean, utilitarian construction.
Corvette styles
- Vantage: an ultra-wide cockpit option.
- Hornet: insectoid cockpit and interior forms.
- Legion: narrow ceilings and stark, angular interiors.
- Viper: cockpits with underlit, leather-bound panels.
- Mantis: square corners and reinforced bars.
The modules are primarily a customization reward, but they also give salvage-focused players a clear long-term target: each dangerous expedition can fund a more elaborate corvette build.
Salvagers can additionally earn the Larva Tank helmet. Preserved grubs can be used to acquire the Larva Cannon multi-tool, extending the grotesque theme beyond the ship itself.
Do courier missions require a corvette?
Yes. Courier contracts are offered at deep-space outposts, and the requirements include a corvette and a Gravitino Coil. If you do not yet have both, the contracts are a progression goal rather than an immediately available activity.
Interstellar objectives are easier to follow because a mission icon can mark a nearby star. That removes some of the guesswork from locating the next destination, while still keeping the journey in deep space.
How does seamless warping work?
Seamless warping lets you select a nearby star visible in deep space and warp there directly, without opening the Galaxy Map. It is a practical change for players who spend long periods moving between outposts, courier destinations and salvage sites.
The feature is limited to nearby stars visible from your current position, so it is a navigation shortcut rather than a replacement for every Galaxy Map function. For a mission target farther away, use the mission marker to identify a suitable nearby star and continue the route from there.
Which convenience features are included?
Minimal HUD
Minimal HUD mode hides non-essential markers and reduces the compass, hazard-protection bars and mission notifications. It is aimed at experienced players who want less visual clutter while exploring or building.
Radial multi-tool selection
A radial weapon selector lets you change multi-tool modes quickly instead of cycling through each option. This is particularly useful when a salvage run shifts from scanning to combat.
Uploadable orbital bases
Deep-space orbital constructions can be uploaded so other Travellers can visit them. That makes an orbital base more than a private build: it can serve as a public destination or showcase.
Holo-Arena battles
Deep-space outposts also host Holo-Arena creature battles. These encounters add a contained combat activity for players who want a break from salvage or courier work.
Is FORSAKEN available on iPhone and iPad?
Hello Games says the full No Man’s Sky experience is available on iOS and that its touch interface and engine were optimized for mobile use. The announcement materials do not establish that every platform receives identical editions, storefront terms or timing, so verify the current listing for your device and region. The Xbox UK page is a dated, platform-specific purchase listing rather than a universal store reference.
Who will get the most from FORSAKEN?
- Horror-minded explorers: memento sites and boundary-horror encounters add danger to otherwise familiar scavenging.
- Corvette builders: the Vantage, Hornet, Legion, Viper and Mantis sets provide a broad macabre customization palette.
- Frequent travelers: courier contracts and direct nearby-star warps reduce friction between deep-space objectives.
- Established players: Minimal HUD, radial selection, orbital uploads and Holo-Arenas reward people who already know the core systems.
New players should first secure a corvette and Gravitino Coil if courier work is their priority. Players focused on the horror loop can begin by locating infested outposts, derelict freighters, hulks and planetary digsites, then plan a return route to a deep-space outpost trader.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did No Man’s Sky FORSAKEN launch?
The update is version 7.10 and was announced for 28 October 2026. Availability timing can vary by platform, storefront and region, so use the relevant platform listing for the current status.
Can I get the corvette modules without doing courier contracts?
Yes. The corvette parts are obtained by trading haunting mementos with forsaken traders. Courier contracts are a separate activity and require both a corvette and a Gravitino Coil.
What should I bring before searching for haunting mementos?
Bring combat and survival supplies, because prolonged exposure at memento sites can attract hostile boundary horrors. A planned route back to a deep-space outpost also lets you trade samples before extending the expedition.
Does Minimal HUD remove all navigation information?
No. It reduces non-essential markers and trims the compass, hazard-protection bars and mission notifications. The mode is intended to reduce clutter, not disable every navigation aid.