Dataminers have found hints of ground vehicles that could be coming in a future patch for No Man’s Sky.
As early as the end of November, savvy users discovered a folder named “Buggy” in the game files of the “Foundation Update”. Inside, the concept of a land vehicle that is currently not in the game is hidden. But even back then, there was speculation that this vehicle could become available in the future.
A player even managed to reconstruct the files of the buggy model and make it visible in the game. However, he could not drive it:
Is an ATV-Buggy Coming?
According to a report from PowerUpGaming, the signs are now intensifying that a vehicle could be coming in a future update. Apparently, dataminers found several details about an ATV-Buggy (All Terrain Vehicle). You might soon be racing across diverse planetary surfaces.
According to leaks, players must first build a special terminal and hire a mechanic. Then they need to gather resources for the vehicle. Furthermore, the buggy will have several upgrade stages. The following lines were found:
- ATV Jetpack Alpha: A gas-propelled vehicular jetpack system that can be fitted to the Hybrid ATV, to allow short bursts of flight.
- ATV Jetpack Beta: An upgrade to the vehicle jetpack system that increases the maximum altitude and flight range of the unit, improving the versatility of the Hybrid ATV.
- ATV Jetpack Gamma: A further upgrade for the vehicle jetpack system, maximising the altitude and flight range of the unit, and rendering the Hybrid ATV suitable for even the most extreme environment.
- ATV Tune-up Alpha: Improved torque and acceleration, toughened shocks, and a longer range between refuelling for the Hybrid ATV.
- ATV Tune-up Beta: Improved air intakes for higher horsepower, ECU tuning, a strengthened chassis, and a longer range between refuelling for the Hybrid ATV.
- ATV Tune-up Gamma: A high-flow exhaust system for added speed and acceleration, active traction tyres, and maximum range between refuelling for the Hybrid ATV.
- ATV Storage: A proximity-locked, secure parking facility for the Hybrid ATV personal transport.
- ATV Photon Cannon Alpha: Standard ATV-mounted weapons system, comprising twin small-round photon cannons with a dedicated power source.
- ATV Photon Cannon Beta: Improved sighting and recoil dampening, and a longer charge capacity for the Hybrid ATV’s mounted weapons system.
- ATV Photon Cannon Gamma: Improved firing rate, larger capacity and maximised photonic charge for the Hybrid ATV’s mounted weapons system.
So far, there has been no official statement from Hello Games on whether and when the land vehicle will come to the game.
This video as a trailer would have saved No Man’s Sky a lot of trouble.
