NMS update 5.03 is available rolling out on PS4, PS5(Version 5.003.000), PC, and Xbox One players. According to the official NMS 5.03 patch notes, the latest update polishes the UI, fixes multiple bugs and visual issues. Apart from this, No Mans Sky version 5.03 also enhances audio and VR performance, along with specific platform improvements and crash fixes
NMS 5.03 Patch Notes (Version 5.002) – July 25, 2024
5.03 PATCH NOTES
New Features and Adjustments
User Interface
- Companion Register UI
- Polished to highlight availability of more than 6 slots.
- Inventory Page
- Improved model rotation for starship and backpack.
- Graphics Settings
- Enhanced descriptions in the options menu.
Gameplay
- Pirate Dreadnought Freighter
- Improved summoning position for easier navigation.
- Minotaur Adjustments
- Fixed issues with falling through the planet surface and stun cannon functionality.
Building and Base
- Building Parts
- Fixed walls missing in Gek-dominated planetary buildings.
- Improved snapping for freighter bases to prevent corridor and door issues.
Bug Fixes
General Fixes
- Fixed control glyph issues when reporting bases.
- Addressed starship/backpack model rotation issues.
- Improved summoning position accuracy for starships on water.
- Resolved tutorial progression blocker related to warp issues.
- Corrected counts in the Wonders catalogue.
- Fixed lingering ship echoes in the Quick Menu post-salvage.
- Addressed Nexus mission hand-in blocker.
- Prevented settlements from failing during generation.
- Fixed Multi-Tool visibility in Photo Mode with first-person camera.
Visual Fixes
- Resolved visual issues with Liquidator mech, world props (scorched, frozen, radioactive, barren), plant/animal hybrids, and more.
- Improved visual effects for damaged starships and shooting brood mothers.
- Corrected visual issues with Minotaur cockpit, water rendering, wind, and foliage.
- Improved ambient visual effects on extreme firestorm worlds.
Animation Fixes
- Fixed animation issues with walking buildings and hostile bugs.
- Addressed over-exaggerated bending in general animations.
Audio Fixes
- Improved ambient audio on floating islands.
- Fixed audio issues with the Minotaur’s flamethrower.
Platform-Specific Fixes
- Xbox
- Performance optimizations introduced.
- Nintendo Switch
- Resolved base Scientist’s terminal interaction issues.
- Added memory optimizations.
- PSVR2
- Improved quality of particle rendering.
- General VR
- Added VR optimization for AMD graphics cards.
Crash Fixes
- Fixed crashes related to saves, Exocraft loading, texture rendering, discoveries loading, planetary rendering, and VR-specific crashes.
Specific Gameplay Fixes
- Liquidator’s Expedition
- Fixed ‘Fire in the Hole’ and ‘Blood in the Water’ milestones.
- Addressed balance and visual issues.
Previously, a major free No Man’s Sky update 4.40 added a relaxed mode, overhauled inventories, revamped UI, and improved missions. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing several issues. The upcoming NMS update 5.10 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free No Mans Sky update 5.03 on Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox One.
