Hello Games has officially released the patch notes for No Man’s Sky Update 6.04, a follow-up hotfix aimed at refining the experience introduced with the recent Voyagers expansion. While smaller in scale compared to last month’s massive updates, Patch 6.04 brings a series of important quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and technical optimizations that players have been requesting since the expansion’s debut.
A Decade-Long Journey of Redemption
No Man’s Sky has become one of gaming’s most famous comeback stories. Originally released in 2016 to widespread criticism over broken promises, the game has undergone nearly a decade of continuous support. Through numerous free expansions, Hello Games has rebuilt its reputation, transforming No Man’s Sky into a beloved space exploration epic.
The release of the Voyagers expansion on August 27, 2025, marked another milestone. That update introduced Corvette-class ships, spacewalking, and skydiving, while also expanding planetary biomes. It helped push the game to over 110,000 concurrent players on Steam, one of its highest peaks since launch.
What’s New in Update 6.04?
The newly released hotfix doesn’t bring new features but instead stabilizes gameplay and fine-tunes several mechanics introduced in Voyagers.
Key highlights of Update 6.04 include:
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Bug Fixes for Corvettes – Issues with renamed ships showing incorrect labels, disappearing refiners, and unexpected collision problems have been resolved. Corvettes will also no longer fly off unexpectedly after players disembark.
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Improved Collision and Accessibility – Adjustments to corvette windows and the freighter bridge teleporter improve navigation and player accessibility.
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Lighting Enhancements – Several tweaks to interior and exterior lighting, including fixes for abandoned freighters, the missing sun on Xbox versions, and optimization on PS4.
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General Optimizations – Various physics, animation, and asset optimizations help improve stability across all platforms.
While smaller than the 6.03 patch from last week (which addressed dozens of issues), 6.04 signals that Hello Games is quickly cleaning up leftover problems tied to Voyagers content.
The State of No Man’s Sky in 2025
With consistent updates, an ever-expanding universe, and a thriving player base, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the strongest years yet for No Man’s Sky. The free expansions and hotfixes ensure both returning veterans and newcomers experience a polished game.
The addition of major features like new ship classes, biome overhauls, and improved multiplayer functionality keeps the game fresh nearly ten years after release. Fans can expect Hello Games to continue its rapid update cadence throughout the rest of the year, with more optimizations and new features likely on the horizon.
Full Patch Notes – No Man’s Sky Hotfix 6.04 (September 9, 2025)
Bug Fixes:
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Fixed a bug causing renamed corvettes to display generated ship names.
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Fixed collision issues when teleporting from corvettes to frigates.
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Fixed issues with panelled windows showing as walls inside corvettes.
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Fixed bugs preventing other players’ corvettes from spawning.
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Corrected invisible collisions in space travel.
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Fixed workshop cache issues when building corvettes.
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Fixed disappearing refinery contents on corvettes.
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Improved collision handling for corvette windows.
Gameplay & Accessibility:
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Improved accessibility of the freighter bridge teleporter.
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Added a message clarifying limits on exosuit upgrade terminal interactions.
Visuals & Optimization:
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Multiple lighting improvements.
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Fixed lighting issues on abandoned freighters.
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Fixed missing sun on Xbox versions.
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Optimized lighting on PS4.
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Physics, animation, and asset optimizations.
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Fixed rare crash after player death.
Hello Games’ commitment to improving No Man’s Sky shows no signs of slowing down, and with updates like 6.04, the game continues to set the standard for long-term live service support.
