The update for No Man’s Sky is a major, free content expansion (Update 2.4) that introduces the Minotaur Heavy Exocraft Hybrid
, a pilotable mechanical walker designed for extreme planetary exploration. This update is available for all owners of the base game on PC and consoles; there is no separate "free download" for the mech itself, as it is integrated into the core game files.
: Equipped with a heavy-duty mining laser that can be upgraded into a Terrain Manipulator , the Minotaur can bore through the earth and collect rare materials directly.
: It features a powerful, upgradable jetpack that allows for soaring leaps and a "sliding" landing mechanic to cover ground quickly.
: You can install a Minotaur AI Pilot (available from Perseus in the Nexus) which allows the mech to follow you and fight Sentinel enemies autonomously while you are on foot.
: The mech is immune to all environmental hazards, including extreme temperatures and radioactivity, allowing you to explore lethal atmospheres without depleting your suit's life support.
To start stomping across planets, you must acquire the blueprints through standard gameplay:
: A new technology allows the mech to recharge its engines automatically during daylight hours.
