No Man's Sky Launches on iOS October 28 With Free Trial

Hello Games announced that No Man's Sky will launch on iOS on October 28, 2026. The release includes a free trial option alongside a full-price purchase model. The game is available on other platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. Reports confirm the iOS version delivers the complete experience with updates released since the original launch.

The iOS edition contains 10 years of content updates following the 2016 start. These additions range from early expansions like Foundation and Atlas Rises to recent titles such as Cosmos. While update names vary slightly across reports, all agree the mobile version includes the core full game rather than a lite version. This ensures players access the same universe found on current consoles.

Technical details regarding device requirements show some variation between outlets. One report states iOS devices from iPhone 11 and third-generation iPad Airs can play without specific limitations. Another notes the game runs smoothly on third-generation iPhones and iPads, though both acknowledge performance limits compared to PC. Planetary settlements are supported only on iPhone 15 Pro models or above, while multiplayer remains disabled.

Business details confirm a one-time purchase unlocks the full game after the trial period. However, specific pricing information has not been revealed by all sources. Developers claim the game file size is under 4GB, significantly smaller than the PC version. Hello Games also stated the title should not drain battery quickly during long sessions.

Development of the port took approximately three years according to team members. Work began shortly after the announcement that the game would come to Mac. Sean Murray described the initial idea as a seemingly impossible technical challenge the team wanted to disprove. A deep dive hosted by Murray shows the title running on mobile devices before the October release.