No Man’s Sky Is Finally Coming to iPhone — And It’s Free to Try

Developer Hello Games confirmed that the mobile release will deliver nearly the complete experience found on PC and consoles, including more than 40 major updates.

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A Full Space Adventure on Your iPhone

Unlike simplified mobile adaptations, No Man’s Sky for iOS lets players explore planets, discover alien creatures, build bases, collect resources and pilot spacecraft across a vast universe.

The mobile edition includes major expansions such as Voyagers and Cosmos, bringing years of improvements to iPhone and iPad.

Which iPhones and iPads Are Supported?

Hello Games says the game has been optimized to run on devices as old as the iPhone 11 and third-generation iPad Air, with support for newer models as well.

The App Store currently lists a broader set of compatible A12 Bionic devices, so users should check their specific model before downloading.

Touch Controls, Controllers and More

The developer has redesigned the controls for touchscreen gameplay, covering exploration, spacecraft navigation, combat and inventory management.

Players can also use external game controllers, cast gameplay to a TV, and use a mouse and keyboard on supported iPads.

Despite its enormous universe, the initial download is approximately 3.8GB, thanks to the game’s procedural generation technology.

What Features Are Missing?

There are a few limitations compared with PC and console versions.

Multiplayer won’t be supported at launch, meaning players will explore the universe alone. Planetary Settlements will also be limited to iPhone 15 Pro and newer supported models.

Price and Release Date

RELEASE DATE

October 28, 2026

FULL GAME UNLOCK

$19.99

The game will be free to try, with a one-time purchase to unlock the complete experience. Pre-orders are already available on the App Store.

 

View No Man’s Sky on App Store

Final Takeaway

No Man’s Sky coming to iPhone and iPad is a major milestone for mobile gaming. With a massive universe, years of expansions and support for older Apple devices, it could become one of the most ambitious games available on iOS.

The lack of multiplayer is disappointing, but the free trial makes it easy to see how well the game performs before buying.