Hello Games has announced the release date for No Man's Sky on iPhone and iPad.The full version is listed at $19.99 on the App Store and is free to get started.

The space sandbox is moving to smartphones

Hello Games has announced that No Man's Sky will release on iPhone and iPad on October 28, 2026.This is a full-fledged adaptation of the space game, and not a separate mobile spin-off.The developers promise content for major updates, including Voyagers and Cosmos, but warn of two exceptions at launch: online play and the availability of planetary settlements on older devices.

Landscape and planet exploration from No Man's Sky on PC.The screenshot illustrates the game world, but not the mobile interface.
Landscape and planet exploration from No Man's Sky on PC.The screenshot illustrates the game world, but not the mobile interface.Image: Hello Games / No Man’s Sky.

iPhone 11 owners will be able to launch No Man's Sky

The studio worked on the mobile port for three years and optimized memory, heating and battery consumption.Hello Games claims support starting with the iPhone 11 and third-generation iPad Air, and the US App Store additionally lists the iPhone XS and XR with iOS 26.0.The store lists the download size as 3.8 GB.

Controls redesigned for touch screen

iPhone and iPad feature touch controls for planetary exploration, flight, and inventory.Controllers and TV output are supported, and you can use a mouse and keyboard on the iPad.The game starts for free, but the full content is unlocked with a single purchase for $19.99 on the US App Store.The official Russian price has not been confirmed.

Space buildings and explorer's suit in No Man's Sky;still from the computer version.
Space buildings and explorer's suit in No Man's Sky;still from the computer version.Image: Hello Games / No Man’s Sky.

What you should know before buying

Multiplayer is not supported at launch.Planetary settlements, according to Hello Games, are only available on iPhone 15 Pro and newer models.Internal footage is taken from the official Steam gallery of the PC version of the game, and the cover is from Hello Games' material about the mobile No Man's Sky, with a control interface on the iPhone and iPad.

Source: www.gematsu.com.Additional images are provided to illustrate gameplay and are not intended to represent mobile versions or online incidents.

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