Are there any specific features for No Man's Sky on PS4?
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Q.Are there any specific features for No Man's Sky on PS4?
A.Yes. No Man's Sky on PS4 now includes cross-play and cross-save with other platforms, plus VR support; the cross-save feature is being rolled out across multiple devices and is accessible through a dedicated site and in-game manager.
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Yes. The PS4 version benefits from No Man’s Sky’s widespread cross-platform features, notably cross-play and cross-save that work across PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, and VR platforms. Sony’s platform-specific news confirms the cross-save/ cross-play expansion and specifically notes compatibility with PS VR and PS VR2 as part of the broader rollout, with PS5 Pro enhancements also highlighted for PS5. This means PS4 players can team up with others on different systems and migrate progress between devices, subject to the phased rollout that began in late 2024. PlayStation Blog The Verge .
To use it, you link your platform accounts on the No Man’s Sky Cross-Save website and manage saves in-game via the Cross-Save Manager, with support for up to five saves across PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, and VR devices. The rollout has been gradual, but the feature is described as broadly available across multiple platforms, including PlayStation. Xbox Wire Kotaku .
Beyond cross-save, PS4 players continue to receive major free updates (like NEXT) alongside other platforms, ensuring parity in content. PS5 Pro-specific enhancements are handled on PS5, while the PS4 version benefits from the same ongoing free updates and VR support (via PSVR) as part of the platform’s existing ecosystem. For reference, NEXT and similar major updates reached PS4 at the time of their release, and cross-save/VR integration has been a focus of recent official announcements. GameSpot PlayStation Blog
