No Man’s Sky has officially landed on the Nintendo Switch 2, promising the full experience—including long-requested multiplayer support. However, fans hoping to team up with friends at launch have been met with frustration: multiplayer appears to be completely broken for many players on the new system.
🚀 Switch 2 Port Launches with Full Features—In Theory
The Switch 2 version of No Man’s Sky launched alongside a major content update that overhauls planetary settlements and introduces several quality-of-life improvements. The port brings what the original Switch release lacked: full multiplayer support.
But in practice, this core feature doesn’t seem to work.
❌ Websocket Errors, Failed Connections
Players attempting to enter multiplayer mode are being hit with “websocket creation” errors and failures to connect to multiplayer services. This issue has been widely discussed online since launch day, with players sharing screenshots and connection logs.
A Reddit post by user kthehanson7 outlines the issue in detail, complete with error messages that others have confirmed seeing as well.
🌐 Community Reacts
The backlash hasn’t been aggressive—but it’s loud. Posts on Reddit, Discord, and Twitter/X show players both disappointed and concerned, especially given how promising the new content update is.
“It’s great to see full multiplayer promised on Switch 2, but this feels like an early access beta. I just want to play with friends,” one user commented.
🧠 A History of Recovery
Despite the issue, fans remain hopeful. No Man’s Sky has a well-earned reputation for bouncing back. Since its controversial 2016 launch, Hello Games has consistently delivered massive updates like Frontiers, Endurance, and Echoes, each bringing the game closer to its original vision—and beyond.
The developer is also working on its next major title, Light No Fire, a procedural fantasy survival game.
🔧 Fix Incoming?
As of writing, Hello Games has not issued an official statement or patch. However, given their track record and community engagement, a fix is expected soon. Players are encouraged to submit bug reports through the official support portal to help prioritize the fix.
Some temporary workarounds (with limited success) include:
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Restarting the game or Switch 2 console
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Reinstalling the game
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Verifying Switch online services and NAT type
The No Man’s Sky multiplayer bug on Nintendo Switch 2 is frustrating, especially for fans excited to explore galaxies together with friends. While the port shows promise and includes exciting new content, this multiplayer issue must be resolved quickly to restore player confidence. Until then, it’s solo travel only for many spacefarers.