No Man’s Sky creator Sean Murray has once again sparked speculation among fans after sharing a series of cryptic emoji tweets. The Hello Games founder is no stranger to teasing major updates with vague hints, and his latest posts have the community convinced that a new No Man’s Sky update may be imminent.
Murray’s Mysterious Emoji Tweets
Murray’s X (formerly Twitter) account has been relatively quiet throughout August, aside from celebrating No Man’s Sky’s ninth anniversary, promoting collectible plush toys, and sharing occasional fan art. But on August 23, he posted a simple emoji of a waving hand. The next day, he followed it up with three more hands.
While the emojis could simply reference Hello Games — the developer and publisher of No Man’s Sky — fans were quick to point out that Murray has used similar tactics before. For example, he famously tweeted a bacon emoji ahead of the Beacon update, which introduced settlements for the robotic Autophage race back in June.
A History of Expansive Updates
Since its rocky launch in 2016, No Man’s Sky has undergone a remarkable transformation through 31 named content expansions, all released for free. Updates in 2025 alone have added deep-ocean exploration, fossil trading, citizen dilemmas, town squadron defenses, and billions of new stars and planets. Each expansion has brought the game closer to being one of the most complex survival titles available today.
The Beacon update, released in early June, expanded base-building features, allowing players to manage multiple settlements and upgrade structures. Since then, three smaller patches have dropped in July, but no major content update has arrived in August — adding fuel to speculation that Murray’s latest tweets signal something big.
Could It Be Light No Fire?
Not all fans believe the emojis point to the game. A growing number think the teasers may be tied to Light No Fire, Hello Games’ next major project. First revealed at The Game Awards 2023, the game is described as an ambitious exploration adventure set in a single massive world rather than the procedurally generated galaxy of No Man’s Sky.
Development for Light No Fire has been ongoing for more than six years, yet little has been revealed since its first trailer. Considering No Man’s Sky launched after only four years in development, fans are eager for new details — and some suspect Murray’s tweets could finally be building toward a reveal.
What’s Next?
For now, Sean Murray hasn’t confirmed whether his cryptic posts point to another No Man’s Sky expansion or news about Light No Fire. But given Hello Games’ history of sudden, surprise announcements, fans are keeping a close eye on Murray’s social feeds for more hints.
One thing is certain: whether it’s more content for No Man’s Sky or a new look at Light No Fire, Hello Games isn’t finished surprising its community.