No Man's Sky, Hello Games' exploration-focused title from 2016, has grown a broad player base over the years thanks to a steady stream of updates. Now the studio is making a surprising move: bringing the game to mobile platforms.

According to the announcement, No Man's Sky will soon reach iPhone and iPad users, and the studio has shared some important details about the mobile version.

Arriving on iOS on October 28

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In a blog post, studio founder Sean Murray announced that the game will launch on iOS as of October 28, 2026. Murray stressed that this is not a "trimmed down" or "watered down" version, telling players they will get the complete core experience.

Nearly all of the updates added to the game since launch will be present in the iOS version, including last year's massive Voyagers expansion. The one notable omission is multiplayer mode and planetary settlements. Murray compared the iOS porting process to the studio's approach on the Nintendo Switch, saying the mobile version will be improved over time based on player feedback and player numbers.

Device requirements and file size

On the hardware side, the mobile version offers broad compatibility. To play the game, you'll need an iPhone 11 or a 3rd-generation iPad Air or newer. The download size is remarkably small for a mobile title: just 5 GB.

Hello Games also appears to have put serious work into the controls. The game will feature touch controls designed from scratch, external controller support, screen mirroring, and keyboard-and-mouse support on iPad. A free trial version will also be available on launch day. The game's price has not yet been announced.