No Man’s Sky was released in 2016 on PC. Although it had a rocky launch and was considered a failure by many players’ standards, the developers managed to claw back support from fans with many updates over the years. It is now one of the best space exploration titles available, played by tens of thousands every day. Recently, the developers released another massive update, which has caused its popularity to surge across all platforms, especially on the Steam Deck.

No Man’s Sky is now the 13th-most played game on the Steam Deck

No Man's Sky has made an incredible comeback on the Steam Deck charts, jumping 30 positions to become the 13th most-played game. This is a massive achievement considering the competition it has surpassed, including highly popular titles like Vampire Survivors and Witcher 3. While it hasn't quite reached the top 10, its sudden rise in popularity shows that the game is experiencing a strong resurgence.

The main reason behind No Man's Sky's recent surge in popularity is its latest update which was released a few days ago. This update has further expanded the game, adding billions of new solar systems and planets for you to explore. Aside from that, the update has also introduced different improvements to the game’s environment, as the oceans are now deeper, making underwater exploration more exciting and fun. There are also new mountains to explore, and the game’s lighting engine has been improved.

Aside from the massive new update, another big reason for No Man’s Sky’s rise in the Steam Deck charts is the ongoing massive 60% discount on Steam. The game is normally available for $59.99, but thanks to the discount, you can get it for only $32.99. While the update has caused old players to return to the game to explore the new content, the discount has provided new players the opportunity to try the game at a lower price.

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