One thing that almost certainly helped repair the damaged reputation of the game were the free No Man’s Sky expansions and DLC that have only improved on the original formula. All this additional content has given players so much more to see and do, and for many fans, the memory of the launch from several years back is beginning to fade, with the British developer able to make good on its promises and learn from past mistakes.
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In a bid to show their appreciation for the game, Reddit user standa03 has made their own 3D-printed version of the multi-tool, a vital piece of No Man’s Sky equipment that stays with the player throughout the whole game. This particular design is not just the chassis, either. The user has actually added on a battery pack, a button, and even uploaded a photo showing that it has a laser, though they say it’s quite weak at the moment. On top of that, standa03 has said they plan to implement the sound the tool makes when it’s mining as heard in the actual game.
More images can be found on the Reddit thread here.
It’s a very impressive build overall, and the fact that people will put in the time to recreate an asset from a game gives an idea of just how beloved it is. There have been numerous examples of this in the past, such as the Minecraft fan who 3D printed their own wolf, complete with glowing red eyes.
Featuring one of the biggest video game maps, even beating out Mojang’s open-world sandbox title, No Man’s Sky’s major appeal is the ability to fly around a near-endless amount of outer space to discover new planets. That alone is enough to keep players engaged, but it’s the inclusion of base-building mechanics that has made the game even more immersive. It will be interesting to see if any other fans come along and do 3D prints of some other assets from the game.
No Man’s Sky is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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