The centerpiece of Cosmos is a reworked Star Map, which now surfaces points of interest and mission strands as soon as a player warps into a new system, instead of leaving exploration to chance. Derelict Space Hulks can be boarded and salvaged for loot using physics-based mechanics, though over-harvesting risks a hulk exploding around you. New Space Outposts let players trade, gather intel, and pick up missions from alien inhabitants, while resource-rich asteroid belts are large enough in places to support full base construction. Perhaps the biggest structural change is Orbital Bases: modular stations players can now deploy anywhere in space for commercial or military purposes, alongside the ability to purchase and customize entire Space Stations as personal clubhouses. Cosmos also introduces Alliances, player-founded societies that support collaborative empire-building and leaderboard competition. Full patch details are on the official Steam store page. Since Cosmos is free for everyone who already owns the game, it’s also a good excuse for newcomers to jump in — a No Man’s Sky PC key picked up at a discount gets you the full Cosmos experience from day one.