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Morning Patches
Several games have released new patches and updates. Crimson Desert has received patch notes version 1.10.00, Disney Speedstorm has launched its new Peter Pan-inspired Season 2, and Mina the Hollower is now on version 1.0.5. No Man's Sky also received an update.
Feature: Nintendo Switch 2: Year One - Looking Back, How Would You Rate It So Far?
This article looks back at the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched in June 2025. It recaps the major game releases, including both new titles and enhanced versions of existing games, and discusses the challenges faced by Nintendo and the industry during this period. The piece also includes impressions from the editorial team and reader polls to gauge satisfaction with the console's debut year.
Part of me wishes we could see the Subnautica 2 the devs scrapped: The Dwarf Fortress of ecosystem simulators
Subnautica 2 game design lead Anthony Gallegos revealed that Unknown Worlds explored numerous scrapped ideas for the sequel, including an ecosystem simulator and a more expansive planetary exploration model similar to No Man's Sky. While some concepts, like a complex clam and urchin ecosystem simulation, were deemed too difficult to convey to players, others were considered before the team settled on the current direction for the game.
Morning Patches
No Man's Sky has received an official patch update, version 6.43, referred to as 'The Swarm'. Additionally, a new mod for Starfield has been released that adds over 200 hand-placed light sources to Anchorpoint Station.
Check out the 50 most popular Steam Deck games for May 2026
This article lists the 50 most popular games played on the Steam Deck during May 2026, based on data from Valve. The list includes newly released titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, alongside enduring favorites such as Slay the Spire and Stardew Valley.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 31, 2026 – Mina the Hollower takes down Yoshi
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 31, 2026, show Mina the Hollower debuting at number one, unseating Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. New entries Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen and Stray also made their debut on the charts.
The Stream Team: Faction fun with No Man’s Sky’s Swarm
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be participating in the new No Man's Sky expedition, focusing on factions and a "Swarm" enemy. The stream will cover MJ's experience joining a faction and facing the crystal hive. The full stream will be available later for those who miss it.
Something for the Weekend – 30/05/26
Summer Games Fest is approaching with numerous game announcements, updates, and trailers expected. This week's news includes the announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for Nintendo Switch, a reboot for Dragon Quest XII, and delays for Fable and Destruction AllStars. Several games received reviews, including a metatextual RPG and a spy action thriller, while previews covered F1 25: 2026 Season Pack and Foxy Dumplings.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th May)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Mina The Hollower, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Star Fox 64 being prominent. Recent news includes Dragon Quest announcements, a Resident Evil 4 demo, and new mobile app and NSO additions.
Games will once again help protect the oceans. World Ocean Day Festival returns to Steam
The World Ocean Day Festival returns to Steam from June 4th-11th, 2026, featuring a game sale and charity initiative by Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) to support marine life. The event aims to unite the gaming community for ocean conservation, with participating developers pledging at least 10% of net revenue. Previous editions have raised over £1 million for marine conservation efforts.
Nintendo goes live with indie sale for Switch 2 and Switch – Hollow Knight: Silksong and more
Nintendo has launched a new indie game sale on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The sale includes popular titles such as Hollow Knight: Silksong, No Man's Sky, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and Slay the Spire, with various discounts available. Specific end dates for the sale vary per title.
Switch spring 2026 sale includes Silksong and more favorites
Nintendo is holding an Indie Sale offering discounts on numerous titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Notable games on sale include Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hollow Knight, UFO 50, Untitled Goose Game, Cuphead, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Balatro, Slay the Spire, and No Man's Sky. The sale runs until June 7.
Morning Patches
This article compiles recent patch notes and maintenance notices for several games, including THE FINALS update 10.9.0, Heartopia's May 27 maintenance, and No Man's Sky updates 6.41 and 6.42. It distinguishes between official patches and unofficial game modifications.
No Man's Sky får ett nytt hot – uppdateringen The Swarm är ute
No Man's Sky has released its latest update, titled 'The Swarm'. This update introduces a limited-time campaign where players must defend against a mysterious swarm, and a new expedition that divides players into three competing teams. Rewards for participating include the Direwasp armor and the Direwasp Disintegrator weapon.
How to get the Direwasp Disintegrator in No Man’s Sky
This guide explains how to obtain the Direwasp Disintegrator weapon in No Man's Sky. The article is a brief walkthrough for players looking to acquire this specific in-game item.
No Man’s Sky’s Latest Threat Seems Like A Star Wars Homage
Hello Games has released the "The Swarm" update for No Man's Sky, introducing a new eight-week expedition that features a "Death Star-like construct" and large-scale space battles. Players will work in teams to combat the Swarm, with rewards for the most contributing team. The update also includes new enemy types, bug fixes, and performance optimizations across various platforms.
No Man's Sky The Swarm update patch notes pit players against a hostile galactic threat
The latest update for No Man's Sky, titled 'The Swarm', introduces a time-limited cooperative campaign where players must band together to defend against a new galactic threat. Full patch notes detailing the changes are available.
No Man's Sky now has its own Death Star with a laser so big it can 'destroy space station sized objects'
Hello Games has released 'The Swarm' update for No Man's Sky, introducing a massive space station called the Hive of Glass equipped with a powerful laser capable of destroying large objects. This update also features cooperative gameplay elements where players must work together to neutralize the threat and offers new ground-based activities like salvaging drones and researching their technology.
No Man's Sky: The Swarm Released
Hello Games has released 'The Swarm,' the latest update for their space exploration game No Man's Sky. This update continues the developer's commitment to extensive post-launch support for the title, which is available on PC and consoles.
No Man’s Sky Expedition 22 (Swarm) Guide
This guide covers Expedition 22 (Swarm) for No Man's Sky, noting that it is shorter but more challenging than previous expeditions. The article focuses on providing assistance for players undertaking this specific in-game event.