On September 1, 2025, Hello Games rolled out a brand-new No Man’s Sky Experimental Branch Update, aimed at addressing issues players have recently faced in the game. These experimental updates are released exclusively on Steam, allowing PC players to test fixes before they arrive in the live version.
This latest patch comes shortly after the release of the massive Voyagers update, which introduced customizable Corvette-class starships and a wealth of new content. While Voyagers was celebrated for expanding gameplay, it also introduced fresh bugs that the development team is now working hard to resolve.
Key Fixes in the September 1 Experimental Branch Update
According to the official patch notes, this new build makes several important adjustments:
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Multiple issues with Corvette-class starships have been fixed.
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Corvette parts can now be stacked up to 50.
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Workshop cache capacity has been increased to 160.
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Various stability improvements and bug fixes.
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Several crash-related issues resolved.
These improvements should smooth out the player experience, especially for those diving into the new Voyagers content.
How to Access the Experimental Branch
Currently, the Experimental Branch Update is available only for PC players via Steam. Here’s how to access it:
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Navigate to your Steam library.
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Right-click No Man’s Sky and select Properties.
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Go to the BETAS tab.
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Enter the code 3xperimental and click Check Code.
Hello Games recommends backing up save files before switching to the experimental branch, as it may contain unpolished features. A detailed guide is available in their official Steam post.
Player Reactions and Growing Popularity
The Voyagers update sparked a resurgence in No Man’s Sky’s popularity, with the game surpassing 90,000 concurrent players—its highest peak since the original 2016 launch. Fans are eager to see what comes next, especially as Hello Games continues development on its upcoming project, Light No Fire.
For now, the Experimental Branch Update is another sign that No Man’s Sky remains alive and thriving, with consistent updates and a dedicated developer team keeping the universe in motion.