No Man's Sky Forsaken Update 7.10 Out Now Free

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Hello Games released No Man's Sky update 7.10, called Forsaken, on 28 October 2026. The update is free for existing players on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and iOS. It adds a horror themed trading loop, new corvette parts, courier missions and a faster way to warp between nearby star systems.

Key Takeaways

• No Man's Sky Forsaken update 7.10 launched on 28 October 2026 as a free update.
• Forsaken traders at space outposts trade haunting mementos for biomechanical corvette parts.
• Players can warp directly to nearby stars without opening the Galaxy Map in No Man's Sky Forsaken.
• No Man's Sky is now available on iOS for iPhone 11 or later and third generation iPad Air or newer.
• Forsaken is the fifth major No Man's Sky update of 2026, following Cosmos on 9 September 2026.

What is the No Man's Sky Forsaken update?

Forsaken is No Man's Sky version 7.10, a free seasonal update from Hello Games that adds haunted salvage, new traders and new corvette parts. It arrived on 28 October 2026, just before Halloween, and it is available on every current No Man's Sky platform. The update also changes how players travel, with direct warping to nearby stars.

Forsaken follows Cosmos, the update released on 9 September 2026 for the game's tenth anniversary year. Hello Games has now released five major updates in 2026: Remnant, Xeno Arena, The Swarm, Cosmos and Forsaken. Founder Sean Murray said the team is already planning content for 2027, so Forsaken is a step in that run of support rather than a final update.

The tone is horror, but the structure is familiar No Man's Sky. Players explore, collect, trade and build. The new loop gives derelict freighters, infested outposts, deep space hulks and planetary digsites a fresh reason to visit, because each of those places can hold the update's new currency.

How do Forsaken traders and haunting mementos work?

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Haunting mementos are the new currency in Forsaken, found at infested outposts, deep space hulks, derelict freighters and planetary digsites. Players trade mementos to forsaken traders summoned at space outposts, who exchange them for biomechanical corvette modules, cockpits, habs and hull parts. Preserved grubs buy the living Larva Cannon multi-tool.

The patch notes warn that players should not linger near mementos for too long. Prolonged exposure attracts hostile boundary horrors, so collecting mementos carries a risk that grows the longer a player stays in one place. That risk changes how a salvage run feels: grab what you need, then move on, rather than clearing every corner at leisure.

Traders stock a range of spooky corvette modules, including cockpits, habs and biomechanical hull structures. The named cockpit designs include Hornet, Viper and Mantis, with the Mantis cockpit using square cornered panels and reinforced titanium bars. A new interior inspired by a distant galaxy is also part of the set, giving corvette builders a darker, organic look to work with.

Determined salvagers can earn a unique player title and a Larva Tank helmet customisation. The Larva Cannon itself is a living multi-tool, bought with the right quantity of preserved grubs rather than with mementos. The distinction matters for planning: mementos go to traders for ship parts, while grubs are the currency for the weapon.

What else is new in Forsaken?

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Forsaken adds space courier missions, a radial multi-tool menu, a Minimal HUD mode and uploadable space bases, alongside seamless warping. Courier missions run from deep space outposts for players with a corvette and a gravitino coil, paying them to carry packages between locations. Holo-Arena battles at deep space outposts let players pit creature companions against new challengers.

Seamless warping is the change most players will notice first. Stars from nearby systems now appear as bright, targetable destinations in deep space, and players can warp directly to them without opening the Galaxy Map. If a mission target is interstellar, the nearby star shows the mission icon, which keeps long trips shorter and less interrupted.

The radial multi-tool menu replaces cycling through modes one by one. Players with a well equipped multi-tool can now switch between weapons and utilities from a wheel, which helps in combat and while mining. Minimal HUD mode reduces on screen clutter by setting the compass, hazard protection and mission notifications to a minimal setting, with non essential markers hidden.

Other changes include a corvette landing pad at planetary trading outposts, detailed guidance for deep space scavengers, and the ability to build Oxygen Harvesters anywhere on a planet surface rather than only at bases. Uploadable space bases let players share orbital constructions on the shared server for other travellers to visit.

Is No Man's Sky Forsaken free?

Yes, Forsaken is a free update for players who already own No Man's Sky on any supported platform. Hello Games has kept its major No Man's Sky updates free since the game's 2016 launch, and Forsaken follows that pattern. There is no separate purchase for the update itself, and no platform listed in the patch notes is excluded.

The iOS launch sits alongside Forsaken but works differently. No Man's Sky on iOS is a free download, with a one time purchase to unlock the full game on iPhone 11 or later and on third generation iPad Air or newer. The mobile version includes all updates up to and including Forsaken, with touch controls built for phones and tablets and optimisation for battery life and device temperature.

Players on console and PC only need to download the patch. The update is version 7.10, listed in some patch note roundups as 7.010, and it arrived on 28 October 2026 on all platforms. As with past updates, progress and existing saves carry over, so returning players can pick up the Forsaken loop without starting a new game.

When did No Man's Sky Forsaken release?

No Man's Sky Forsaken released on 28 October 2026 as update 7.10, with coverage from Polygon, Gematsu and Game Rant all dated the same day. The timing places it 49 days after Cosmos, the 9 September update, and three days before Halloween.

For UK and US players, the practical point is simple. The update is live now, not dated for a later window, and it is available on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Switch and iOS at the same time. Players who already own the game can download it today, while new iOS players can try the free portion before buying the full unlock.

Readers who want the mobile angle can check the earlier Nexorift report on No Man's Sky on iOS, and players looking for other new releases this week can also read about Phantom Blade Zero launching on 29 October.

No Man's Sky Forsaken features at a glance

The table below lists the main Forsaken additions and what each one does, based on the official patch notes as reported by Gematsu and Game Rant. It covers traders, warping, courier missions, HUD changes and the iOS launch on the same day.

Feature	What it does
Forsaken traders	Trade haunting mementos for biomechanical corvette modules, cockpits and hull parts at space outposts
Larva Cannon	Living multi-tool bought with preserved grubs from forsaken traders
Seamless warping	Warp directly to nearby stars from space without opening the Galaxy Map
Space courier missions	Package delivery missions from deep space outposts for corvette owners with a gravitino coil
Minimal HUD mode	Reduces compass, hazard protection and mission notifications to a minimal setting
Radial multi-tool menu	Switch multi-tool modes from a wheel instead of cycling through them one by one
iOS launch	Full game on iPhone 11 or later and third generation iPad Air or newer, free to try with a one time full unlock

FAQ

Is No Man's Sky Forsaken free?

Yes. Forsaken is a free update for existing No Man's Sky owners on all supported platforms. The iOS version is free to download, with a one time purchase to unlock the full game.

What platforms is No Man's Sky Forsaken on?

Forsaken is on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and iOS.

How do you get the Larva Cannon in No Man's Sky Forsaken?

Collect preserved grubs, then trade them to a forsaken trader at a space outpost. The Larva Cannon is stocked by forsaken traders and is bought with grubs, not mementos.

Where do you find haunting mementos?

Mementos appear at infested outposts, deep space hulks, derelict freighters and planetary digsites. Long exposure near mementos attracts hostile boundary horrors.

What is seamless warping in No Man's Sky?

Seamless warping lets players target stars from nearby systems directly in space and warp to them without opening the Galaxy Map.

Sources: Polygon, Gematsu, Game Rant, Softonic.

Image credits: Hello Games. Screenshots: Hello Games.