Summary
- Base-building has become a popular activity in No Man’s Sky since the Foundation update.
- A player built a stunning castle on a snowy mountain, captivating the game’s community.
- The castle base received praise for its magical and impressive design.
One talented No Man’s Sky player built a fascinating rocky castle on a picturesque snow-capped mountain, catching the attention of others from the game’s community. Since being introduced in No Man’s Sky as part of a post-launch update, base-building has gone on to become a popular hobby among fans of the action-adventure title.
From the beginning, certain key offerings in No Man’s Sky, such as its numerous planets and their diverse life forms, have fascinated players and kept them engaged with the game. However, it wasn’t until the roll-out of the Foundation update in November 2016 that base building, one of the top activities for hobbyists in the survival game, became available for players to indulge in. In the time since then, a virtually countless number of distinct bases have been built by imaginative No Man’s Sky players, many of which have also found fame on the internet. The latest of these eye-catching bases to grab attention features a vast ominous-looking structure situated in an alpine area.
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On Reddit, user YoungSchneezy shared multiple glimpses of “Ice Castle Eissentam,” a No Man’s Sky base they built within the Eissentam Galaxy, which is the 10th galaxy in the space exploration game. The post depicts the fantastical black castle, sporting a unique rocky aesthetic and walls made out of glass panels, built on the edge of a cliff with the scenic views of a snow-covered mountain range in the background. Pictures showing the interior of the structure reveal a stunningly luxurious stairway and hall, decorated with indoor rock pillars and ice statues. The surroundings of the castle also feature amenities, such as a helipad and a tower. Replying to the comments, YoungSchneezy revealed that the structure was built “mostly” using stone building parts obtained from the Quicksilver Synthesis Companion in the Space Anomaly in the game’s Normal Mode.
No Man’s Sky Fans Heap Praise on the Passionate Player’s Base
The castle-like base built by the creative No Man’s Sky player gained popularity on Reddit, getting over 2K upvotes and several positive comments. One user said that the base was “extremely impressive,” whereas another felt that it gave off a magical vibe and said “I think I could learn magic there!” Certain users felt that the structure could also pass as something from Skyrim‘s world, as they likened it to Skuldafn temple found in the Bethesda game.
In the meantime, players have been spending time exploring the game’s major new additions. On February 12, 2025, Hello Games released the highly awaited Worlds Part 2 update to No Man’s Sky, bringing increased diversity across in-game locations, and an improved lighting system, among other things.
Adventure
Action
Survival
- Released
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August 9, 2016
- ESRB
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T for Teen: Fantasy Violence, Animated Blood