By Indie Report in No Man's Sky — 12 Feb 2026

No Man's Sky Announces Remnant Update - 2026 Release

Date: February 12, 2026

No Man's Sky - New Release: The Remnant Update

No Man's Sky, the acclaimed exploration‑and‑survival title set in an infinite procedurally generated universe, has unveiled its first major update of 2026. Released during the game’s 10‑year anniversary, the **Remnant** update adds a suite of groundbreaking features that expand both the sandbox gameplay and the community experience.

Key Highlights

Gravitino Coil: A powerful anti‑gravity module for the multi‑tool, turning the player’s handheld device into a physics playground.
Gravity Gun: Enables players to pick up, toss, fling, or carefully carry large objects, debris, and even sentinels.
Salvage System: Collect wreckage and debris on planets, recycle them into rare resources, and process them through new Waste Processing Plants.
New Vehicles & Parts: Build trucks, flat‑bed trailers, haulers, spider‑legged explorers, and heavily armed military vehicles with customizable tank tracks.
Co‑op Salvage Crews: Play solo or join friends in convoys to haul cargo, operate gravity‑gun stations, and run scrap‑yard facilities.
Community Expedition: A limited‑time, timed event where players form convoys to clean up a wreck‑filled planet, earning dozens of vehicle parts and a steampunk‑styled armor set.
New Armour Set: Plush, padded fabrics with ornate steampunk detailing, available through expedition rewards.

Detailed Feature Breakdown

Gravitino Coil & Gravity Gun - The Gravitino Coil unlocks the gravity gun functionality. Players can lift massive rocks, launch them as projectiles, or use the gun as a ballistic weapon against hostile sentinels.

Salvage & Waste Processing - Scattered debris can be collected and taken to newly introduced Waste Processing Plants. Sorted materials yield high‑value rewards, while volatile scrap must be handled with care to avoid explosions.

Vehicle Customisation - Dozens of new parts become available through the expedition and salvage activities. Builders can create bespoke trucks, bright incinerators, and heavily armed haulers, each fully paintable and upgradable.

Community Expedition - The timed event encourages players to assume roles such as hauler, ground crew (gravity‑gun operator), or scrap‑yard operator. Successful convoys are rewarded with vehicle parts, the new steampunk armor, and exclusive in‑game titles.

Background

2025 was hailed as one of the biggest years for No Man’s Sky, delivering major updates *Worlds Part II* and *Voyagers*, alongside smaller updates *Relics*, *Beacon*, and *Breach*. The Remnant update builds on that momentum, delivering the long‑awaited gravity‑gun mechanic and a robust community‑driven salvage system.