GoKawiilHello Games brings full No Man's Sky to iPhone and iPad on October 28
Hello Games announced No Man's Sky will launch on iOS for iPhone 11 and newer and 3rd-gen iPad Air and later, starting October 28th. The mobile port includes nearly all content and updates from the PC/console versions, excluding multiplayer and planetary settlements, and features new touch controls plus support for controllers and keyboard/mouse on iPad.
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The move extends a decade-old game's lifespan by reaching a new, massive mobile audience, following a strategy similar to its earlier Switch launch where Hello Games expanded support based on player feedback. The 'free to try' model without disclosed pricing suggests the studio may be testing monetization approaches before committing to a final structure.
- No Man's Sky arrives on iOS October 28th for iPhone 11+ and 3rd-gen iPad Air+
- The mobile version omits only multiplayer and planetary settlements from the full game
- Pricing remains unclear beyond a 'free to try' launch model
Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller — With No Man's Sky coming to iPhone and iPad, a proper controller makes exploring planets and dogfighting in space feel right. The Backbone One clips onto your iPhone and gives you console-style sticks and buttons instead of fiddly touch controls. It's a natural companion for a sprawling game like this that supports controller input.
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