The end of the year is hurtling toward us like a rampaging sandworm that devours time, and that means every game you own is currently pitching you hard to vote for them in the Steam Awards. And not just the new releases, either—thanks to a category called "Labor of Love," you can nominate games that have been "out for a while" provided the devs have continued to "nurture and support their creation."
No Man's Sky certainly falls into that category: it's been out for nine years and it's still getting updated regularly multiple times a year with new features. In 2025 alone, there have been updates that added new planets to explore, fossilized skeletons to dig up, a settlement management system, and huge new customizable starships. And as always, these updates are completely free.
