Both Engadget and The Verge report that Hello Games will release No Man's Sky for iPhone and iPad on October 28. The mobile version includes all updates from the past decade, but initially lacks multiplayer and planetary settlements. Both outlets quote studio co-founder Sean Murray saying the team will support iOS based on feedback and player numbers, similar to how the Switch version evolved.
The two sources agree on technical details: the game runs on iPhone 11 and third-generation iPad Air or newer, takes up less than 5GB, and features rebuilt touch controls plus support for controllers, TV casting, and mouse and keyboard on iPad. The Verge adds that Murray emphasized work on battery life and thermals, while Engadget notes the game is free to try and available for pre-order now.
The reports differ in scope. Engadget frames the launch within Apple's Indie Games Week, mentioning other titles like Sifu, Vampire Crawlers, and Dome Keeper. The Verge focuses solely on No Man's Sky, noting its decade-long evolution and recent expansions such as Voyagers and Cosmos. The Verge also says the full version's price is unclear, while Engadget does not mention a price beyond the free trial.