No Man's Sky is arriving on iOS devices with a file size of just 3.8GB, according to Kotaku. The game has been compressed significantly from its standard version, yet developer Hello Games has maintained the core gameplay experience.
Multiplayer functionality represents the only major feature removed for the mobile version. Players will explore procedurally generated planets, engage in space combat, and manage their starship solo rather than with other players online.
The achievement of fitting the expansive space exploration game into such a small footprint marks a technical accomplishment for mobile gaming. No Man's Sky originally launched in 2016 and has received numerous updates adding content, improved mechanics, and expanded systems over its lifetime on PC and console platforms.
Hello Games has not announced a specific release date for the iOS version. The company has not detailed other potential adjustments or optimizations made for touchscreen controls and smaller screens compared to traditional gaming platforms.
This marks an expansion of No Man's Sky's reach beyond its established audience on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Mobile versions of major console and PC titles have become increasingly common as devices grow more powerful and developers refine porting techniques.