Hello Games, the developer behind the long-running science fiction exploration title No Man’s Sky, has officially announced that the game is expanding to mobile platforms. Starting October 28, users will be able to download and play the game on both iPhone and iPad devices.

Sean Murray, the founder of Hello Games, emphasized that the mobile release is intended to be a complete port of the existing game rather than a scaled-down mobile spin-off. In a blog post, Murray clarified that the iOS version is "not No Man’s Sky Lite," noting that it includes all major updates released since the game’s original launch. This includes the content from the significant "Voyagers" expansion, which was released last year.

The announcement highlights a trend of bringing complex, console-quality titles to mobile hardware. By including the full suite of updates, the developers aim to provide a consistent experience across platforms, allowing players to access the same expansive universe on mobile devices that they currently explore on PCs and consoles. While the announcement confirms the release date and the scope of the content, specific technical requirements for the mobile version have not been detailed beyond the confirmation of device compatibility.