No Man's Sky Timeline ( Real )

announcement
December 1, 2013

Announcement of No Man's Sky

Hello Games officially announced No Man's Sky as an upcoming space exploration game.

event
June 10, 2014

No Man's Sky E3 Showcase

No Man's Sky was showcased at E3 2014 with gameplay trailers and presentations, attracting significant attention.

release
August 9, 2016

Initial Release of No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky was released worldwide for PlayStation 4 and Windows PC, launching the procedurally generated universe to players.

update
August 24, 2017

'Atlas Rises' Major Update Release

The 'Atlas Rises' update was released, adding a main story path, improved graphics, and multiplayer features.

update
July 24, 2018

Release of 'NEXT' Update

The 'NEXT' update launched, introducing full multiplayer, third-person view, and major graphical improvements.

update
August 14, 2019

Release of 'Beyond' Update

The 'Beyond' update was released, expanding multiplayer, adding VR support, and overhauling social hubs.

update
September 17, 2020

Release of 'Origins' Update

The 'Origins' update expanded the diversity of planets, creatures, and landscapes in the game universe drastically.

update
April 29, 2021

Release of 'Frontiers' Update

The 'Frontiers' update introduced settlement building and management mechanics to No Man's Sky.

update
November 30, 2021

Release of 'Sentinels' Update

The 'Sentinels' update revamped enemy AI and added new combat challenges and content.

update
August 9, 2022

Release of 'Companions' Update

The 'Companions' update added the ability to tame and breed alien creatures as companions.

No Man's Sky Timeline ( Fictional )

cosmic_event
circa -13.8 billion years

Formation of the Universe

The universe, containing countless galaxies including Euclid, is formed in a big cosmic event.

cosmic_event
billions of years before the present

Rise of the Voxel-based Planets

Planets form with diverse ecosystems and resources, setting the stage for future exploration.

entity_creation
ancient epoch

Emergence of Sentinels

Highly advanced robotic entities emerge to police ecosystems and maintain the balance of the universe.

civilization_event
long before current explorers

Golden Age of the Korvax

The Korvax civilization reaches technological and philosophical heights, spreading knowledge across the stars.

civilization_event
ancient era

Fall of the Vy'keen Empire

The warrior species Vy'keen suffers decline despite a proud history of combat and honor.

social_event
ancient era

Advent of Galactic Trade Network

Interstellar trade networks connecting various species including Gek, Korvax, and Vy'keen expand, promoting commerce and cultural exchange.

cosmic_disaster
sometime before current explorers

Cataclysmic Galactic Event - The Collapse

A mysterious cataclysm causes widespread loss of knowledge and technology among civilizations, plunging many worlds into darkness.

entity_creation
ancient epoch

Emergence of Atlas Entity

A mysterious cosmic entity guides explorers with cryptic advice, encouraging discovery and growth.

exploration_event
present era

Use of Atlas Interface by Explorers

Current explorers encounter and interact with the Atlas, gaining access to advanced technology and understanding of the universe’s fabric.

exploration_event
present era

Discovery of the Nexus

Explorers locate the Nexus, a social and cooperative hub that enables group missions and communication.

exploration_event
present era

Arrival of Travelers

Individual beings known as Travelers journey through the universe to discover, survive, and forge alliances.