By now, I should really should know better than to expect the obvious where No Man’s Sky is concerned. And here we are again with a brand-new update, titled Aquarius, which this time adds – of all things – fishing to developer Hello Games’ wonderful exploratory space sim.
Aquarius follows on July’s behemoth Worlds Part 1 update, which introduced a significant planetary refresh for No Man’s Sky’s vast universe. That overhaul included much-improved water effects – replacing the tinted cellophane look of yesteryear with proper dynamic waves – and players now have another excuse to relax and admire the aquatic beauty around them.
With Aquarius installed, Travellers can take a well-earned breather from the usual interplanetary hubbub down by the water’s edge, fishing rod in hand, waiting for something to bite. Hello Games is promising a “huge array of fish”, ranging from the common minnow to more exotic alien species, each with their own habitats and catching conditions.