No Man's Sky Beacon Update Patch Notes - Settlement Management in Latest Overhaul

The No Man’s Sky Beacon Update 5.7 is live, introducing sweeping changes to settlement systems while adding new robotic Autophage communities and defensive mechanics. The June 2025 update marks the second major content drop this year following March's archaeology-focused Relics expansion.

No Man’s Sky Beacon Update: Settlement Oversight Gets Major Upgrade

The No Man’s Sky Beacon update fundamentally changes how players interact with planetary settlements: - Players can now oversee up to four different settlements simultaneously - Each settlement receives its own dedicated management mission with detailed status tracking - The new Settlements Register provides centralized oversight of all controlled locations - Overseers can officially retire from settlements when desired Management systems have been refined with clearer mission structures, preventing players from surrendering settlements during active missions.

Teleporting to settlements now places players directly in the Overseer's Office rather than the town center.

Autophage Settlements Join the Galaxy in No Man’s Sky Beacon Update

The robotic Autophage faction now establishes its own settlements across inhabited planets: - Available to players who completed the "They Who Returned" storyline - Feature unique scrap-metal aesthetic buildings and NPCs - Include Synthesis Terminals for assembling Autophage Staffs - Offer special visitor gifts and reduced Sentinel attention These rare settlements require special planetary charts available at Autophage terminals.

Discovery may trigger invitation missions for qualified overseers.

Expanded Settlement Features and Customization in the Beacon Update

Settlement mechanics have received substantial depth through new systems:

Building Upgrades

- Eighteen special features supported (up from six) - Individual buildings contribute to productivity and happiness - Upgradable structures with visual improvements

New Construction Options

- Fishing ponds with upgradeable yields - Bars with customizable menus and ByteBeat tracks - Marketplaces with guild envoys - Factories producing daily Multi-Tool boxes

Production Control

- Overseers select resource outputs based on building types - Direct export system for selling settlement goods - Completely rebalanced class ranking system

Enhanced Threats and Defensive Systems in No Man’s Sky Beacon Update

Settlements face increased dangers with revamped combat mechanics: - Pirate raids now trigger squadron defense responses - Sentinel attacks include summoner, corrupted, and repair drones - Insect broods occasionally swarm settlements - Attack frequency redistributes across multiple settlements

New defensive structures provide countermeasures:

- Towers scan for planetary and space points of interest - Landing pads assist in crashed ship location - Thriving settlements boost local system wealth

Base Building and Visual Improvements in the Beacon Update

Construction receives significant attention in Beacon:

- 100+ new Autophage-themed structural parts - Weathered timber, stone, and alloy material variants - Improved structural part snapping mechanics - Fixed cylindrical room frame placement issues

Visual upgrades include:

- Settlement fireworks for major events - Enhanced holographic orbs in Overseer Offices - Weather phenomena blocked within settlements

Quality of Life Enhancements in No Man’s Sky Beacon Update

The update introduces numerous player-requested improvements:

Audio Customization

- Adjustable pitch for vocalizations - Masculine exosuit voice option (English only) - Option to disable exosuit voice entirely

Navigation Aids

- Galaxy names added to Discoveries page - Current galaxy shown on portal runes in Photo Mode - Analysis Visor markers for settlement buildings

Switch 2 Support

- Free upgrade path for existing Switch owners - Multiplayer with Game Chat functionality - Friend List integration (Nintendo Online required) Performance and Stability Upgrades in No Man’s Sky Beacon Update

Technical improvements target all platforms:

- Intel XeSS2 support on PC - Occlusion culling for better indoor performance - Memory optimizations for geometry streaming - PlayStation-specific animation optimizations - Mac rendering fixes for decals and inventory

Bug fixes address over 40 issues including:

- Settlement NPCs spawning in terrain - Expedition celebration glitches - Multi-Tool renaming problems - Ancient guardian targeting errors The Beacon update continues Hello Games' commitment to expanding No Man's Sky's systems nearly nine years after launch.

With its focus on settlement depth and management complexity, the update provides fresh engagement for veteran overseers while introducing the robotic Autophage as active participants in planetary development.Also read: Popular Streamer Asmongold Reacts to The Witcher 4 Trailer - Is the Ciri Era a Masterstroke or a Risk?Available now across all platforms, the free update demonstrates the studio's ongoing support for its ever-evolving space exploration title. Players can experience the new systems immediately, with existing settlements receiving the unique "Pioneer Spirit" feature recognizing early adopters.