No Man’s Sky did not have a great reception on launch. It has fans who love the game, but the criticism against it has been loud and actually pretty on point. I’m of the opinion that the game was never going to live up to the hype but that’s just me, I’ve learned to wait and see and not expect too much.

Anyway, after launch the developers Hello Games have been very quiet – so quiet in fact a lot of people weren’t very happy. In fact, the only bit of communication from the ‘developers’ was the time Hello Games’ Twitter was hacked to say that NMS was a ‘mistake’ so it doesn’t really count. However, Hello Games have now broken their silence with a blog post, in which they explain why they’ve been so quiet. Basically, they’ve been working on a new update for the game which will be released soon.

The Foundation Update will be adding the groundwork for the base building which is expected to arrive in a later update. Detailed patch notes aren’t out yet, but surely improvements to the game are a good thing right?

During the ‘quiet’ period Hello Games say that they’ve been working hard on the update, as well as testing it and certification for the patch. This will also signal the start of the ongoing support many people have been asking for and worried that Hello wouldn’t be providing due to their silence and the game’s lackluster reception.

Speaking about the criticism leveled against the game, Hello Games wrote: “The discussion around No Man’s Sky since release has been intense and dramatic. We have been quiet, but we are listening and focusing on improving the game that our team loves and feels so passionately about. Positive or negative feedback, you have been heard and that will truly help to make this a better game for everyone. This update will be the first small step in a longer journey. We hope you can join us.”

Once more details on the Foundation Update are released we will update you.