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00:00:00 – 00:10:05
The YouTube video discusses networking and multiplayer features in No Man's Sky. It clarifies that the game is not an MMO and highlights its limitations, such as a maximum of four players per group. The speaker explains how to set up multiplayer sessions, manage interactions, and navigate persistent bugs in multiplayer modes. Issues with the friend code system, lack of text chat on consoles, and the importance of saving progress are emphasized. The video also covers tips for communication and collaboration in the game. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the content and provide feedback for new players.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses networking and multiplayer features in No Man’s Sky. They clarify that the game is not like an MMO and multiplayer interactions are limited. The maximum player count is up to four in a group, and the multiplayer mode used to support up to 32 players per system but is currently broken. Cross-play is available between PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam Deck, but not with Nintendo Switch. The speaker also outlines the process for setting up multiplayer with friends and the importance of creating a save file before engaging in multiplayer sessions.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the main points include enabling or disabling multiplayer options, setting who can join your group, exchanging friend codes to play with friends, and joining friends’ games by selecting them in the multiplayer menu. It is important to turn off PVP to avoid being trolled, and remember that only four people can be in a group and eight people on the same planet. Multiplayer can be buggy, so be prepared for potential disconnections or crashes.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker highlights persistent multiplayer bugs in the game that need fixing. Due to networking issues, 32-player lobbies are no longer supported. The speaker expresses disappointment at the lack of improvement despite reporting the issues to Hello Games. They mention attempting multiplayer events regularly without success. The complexity of the Friend Code system is discussed, with the speaker expressing frustration and suggesting simplification. Tips for adding friends, saving progress in multiplayer sessions, and dealing with the buggy networking post-update 4.0 are provided. The lack of text chat in multiplayer on consoles is also noted as a limitation.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to communicate with others in the game through voice chat or by inviting players to group up for missions, especially if you want to play with friends. The guide is updated for 2023, and the speaker encourages viewers to like, share, and subscribe. Additionally, they invite viewers to leave any tips for new players in the comments section.