By now, you should know better than to expect the obvious when it comes to No Man's Sky. And here we are again with a new update, titled Aquarius, which this time adds – among other things – fishing to developer Hello Games' wonderful exploratory space sim.
Aquarius follows July’s massive Worlds Part 1 update, which introduced a major planetary overhaul to No Man’s Sky’s vast universe. That overhaul included much-improved water effects (replacing the stained cellophane look of yesteryear with proper, dynamic waves) and now players have another excuse to kick back and admire the aquatic beauty around them.
With Aquarius installed, travelers can take a welcome break from the usual interplanetary bustle by the water, fishing rod in hand, waiting for a bite. Hello Games promises a “huge variety of fish,” ranging from the common minnow to more exotic alien species, each with their own habitats and catching conditions.
But that’s not all. Aquarius also includes lures, new cooking recipes, a personal fishing rig for players to build, plus fishing traps used to lure in and catch rare catches. And that’s on top of new trophies to earn, fishing logs to complete, and fishing gear rewards. There’s even a new limited-time expedition – fishing-themed, of course – that’s set to begin soon.
No Man's Sky's Aquarius update launches today on all platforms and Full patch notes are available on the Hello Games website. Interestingly, Aquarius appears to be something very different from the Worlds Part 2 release that the studio announced back in July, suggesting there could still be a surprise or two in store for No Man's Sky fans before 2024 is out.