No Man’s Sky Introduces Settlement-Building In The New Frontiers Update

Life in No Man’s Sky just got a little bit better with the addition of city-building elements in yesterday’s Frontiers update. Players can now run their very own planetary settlements and oversee the day-to-day affairs of its alien inhabitants.

“Clusters of trailblazing aliens have banded together to build planetary settlements. These pioneering settlements, full of life and promise, can now be found in inhabited systems all across the universe. Earn the respect of the citizens to become overseer of your very own settlement. As overseer, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the settler’s lives – naming the town, choosing what to build, commissioning festivals, resolving arguments, repelling the attacks of the Sentinels, and much more.”

Each settlement is procedurally-generated and will feature unique layouts, buildings, color schemes, and decorations. Settlements start off as small sparsely-populated neighborhoods that have a potential to grow into a sprawling space city with your help.

“Choose what to build and provide resources to construct new buildings and transform this ramshackle collection of dwellings into a flourishing town! Different building types influence how your settlement grows. Build farms and factories to increase productivity, or choose to prioritise the comfort and leisure of your citizens with a more relaxed approach to frontier life.”

Check out the official Frontiers trailer below for a preview of the new settlement system or you can also head over to the No Man’s Sky official site to learn more.