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No Man’s Skyand Starfield may seem to target a similar audience with their space-faring adventures. But if time has told us anything about these two titles, one of them is clearly superior.No Man’s Skydeveloper Martin Griffiths recently took to social media to assure a player that a bug affecting their 611-hour save would be resolved.
The comeback thatNo Man’s Skyhas made showcases an approach to development thatStarfield, with its struggles and less polished updates, could learn from. The contrasting trajectories of these two games reveal much about developer priorities and player satisfaction.
No Man’s SkyHas Been The Best Comeback In Gaming
Hello Games’ Martin Griffiths took on the challenge of resolving a graphical glitch reported by a player with over 600 hours invested inNo Man’s Sky. Griffiths not only verified the bug but also quickly fixed it. He reassured the player of the team’s dedication to preserving long-term player investment.
One of the most humbling things about being an engine and platform engineer on#NoMansSkyis receiving a save-game demonstrating a bug submitted to Zen-desk (verified through QA as reproducible) with instructions on how it occurs, and then helping fix it:Although every bug is…
The issue, as Griffiths described, involved a rare engine bug affecting large bases, and his resolve to “hawk that bug and fix it” demonstrated Hello Games’ proactive approach to addressing even niche problems. This hands-on response has created a bond of trust with players.
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In contrast, Bethesda’s handling of community feedback forStarfieldhas highlighted a different philosophy in game development. Bethesda recently released theShattered SpaceDLC, which, despite some praise,has largely received mixed reviews.
What an absolutely interesting read both from your point of view and the players point of view! As former product manager outside of gaming we just didn’t have this level of complexity, reproducible issues based off of hundreds of hours of user playtime!
The DLC failed to addressStarfield’s core complaints, such as the disjointed, procedural quest design and lack of a truly immersive open-world feel, leaving players unsatisfied. Many players anticipated thatShattered Spacewould deliver meaningful changes.
Other Games Need To Take Page Off of No Man’s Sky’s Book
No Man’s Skyis a blueprint forhow to regain community trustafter a difficult launch. Hello Games has spent years refining the game, adding major features like base-building, multiplayer, and VR support.
We always see the love and attention going into each major content update, but the care y’all put into these smaller parts of an update doesn’t get much traction, so it’s awesome to hear about the process! Live and appreciate all the effort you and the team put into the game!
Hello Games has cultivated a reputation for transparency and responsiveness that is often rare in the gaming industry. With every update, Hello Games acknowledges community feedback and uses it as a guiding force for change so that the game constantly helps its players.
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In comparison to this, players have highlighted that even after updates,Starfieldlacks the depth and replayability that older Bethesda titles achieved. Fans have already expressed that the DLC feels like more of the same than a genuine response to player concerns.
The feedback-driven approach at Hello Games also strengthens the community’s bond with the game. The steps that developers like Griffiths take to resolve player issues foster a sense of trust and reciprocity.
What do you think of the comeback that Hello Games and No Man’s Sky have made? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
