If you enjoy standing by virtual bodies of water and praying that you’ve picked the right worm to tempt what dwells within to take a little nibble, the latest update for No Man’s Sky is definitely for you. Dubbed Aquarius, it arrives today, September 4, and is all about reeling in alien fish via a bunch of new mechanics.
Following on from the pretty popular Worlds Update part one – which revamped planet biomes with stuff like fresh weather effects and more immersive water – Hello Games has been inspired by a bit of Reddit fan art to give folks the chance to embrace their inner angler.
As outlined in the patch notes and the trailer below, Aquarius adds fishing to the game via new systems that’ll let players “explore the universe to find their perfect waterside spot, hopping with fish – sit and relax alone with their thoughts, or with fellow Travelers looking out over alien vistas waiting for a bite.”