No Man’s SkyjoinsFinal Fantasy 14as one of the most incredible video game comebacks of all time. When it released, the game was torn apart online for its lack of expected features like multiplayer, with its randomly generated worlds also criticized for being too repetitive and visually unappealing. Fortunately,Hello Gamesdid not give up on the project following this criticism, putting an immense amount of time and resources into makingNo Man’s Skyall that it can be. After the game recovered, it featured a fun crossover withMass Effect, and it is odd that similar content has not been prioritized.
TheNo Man’s Skyof today is a terrific game that many developers and companies would surely love to be associated with, as its deep ship mechanics, character customization, and base building would allow for a huge number of themed cosmetics. With countless sci-fi properties to pull from, the sky is the limit for Hello Games, andNo Man’s Skyshould feature far more content from other IPs than just the Normandy.
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Star Wars Content in No Man’s Sky
The most obvious option for a hugeNo Man’s Skycrossover, and the one that would get the most eyes onNo Man’s Sky, is a teamup with the Star Wars franchise. The number of iconic ships is frankly absurd, as everything from the Millennium Falcon toThe Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter could be usable if such a crossover were to take place. Hello Games could create a few custom planets likeEndorand Kashyyyk, complete with unique wildlife like Ewoks and Wookies. Droid companions can be added, a mining tool that resembles a Star Wars blaster can be acquired, and Storm Trooper armor could be obtained for the player’s character. With base building items that allow players to create Tatooine huts or Death Star-like interiors being an option as well, this could surely be the most expansive content drop when it comes to crossovers.
IfNo Man’s Skywanted to get a bit darker, it could release someDead Spacecontent. Given the sheer number ofIsaac Clarke cameos, letting players don his armor would not be too surprising, though Hello Games could go a step further by letting players explore the USG Ishimura. The Freighters that already exist inNo Man’s Skywould provide the perfect starting point, and some hostile aliens designed to look like Necromorphs could fill the ship. If players were to clear this freighter, they could be rewarded with a Plasma Cutter mining tool - an item many fans of the franchise would be determined to acquire.
Destiny 2 Content in No Man’s Sky
Given the expansive lore ofDestiny 2and the large amount of content Bungie has added to its game over the years, it is hard not to think about all the possibilities that could come from a team-up withNo Man’s Sky. Obviously, letting players dress up as Hunters, Warlocks, and Titans would be a start, but any of the ships from the franchise could be used as well. A Ghost cosmetic item that follows the player around could be plenty of fun, while letting gamers explore aNo Man’s Skyversion of a place like theDreaming Citycould be interesting. Any crossover planets could feature new resources pulled straight fromDestiny 2as well, with “engrams” dropping from Vex Sentinels that can be sold for high amounts of units.
Borderlands 3 Content in No Man’s Sky
One final option would be aBorderlands 3teamup, and though this may seem a bit strange on paper, Gearbox’s hit looter shooter series moving to space makes it seem like a more viable option. Sanctuary 3 could be recreated as a Freighter, whileBorderlands’ Vault Monsters could inspire massive creatures on some custom-designed planets. Mining tools directly inspired byBorderlands’ weapon manufacturers could be fun to collect, and armor sets inspired by the Crimson Lance orTediore soldierscould fit the aesthetic ofNo Man’s Skyperfectly. A cel shaded filter could be the icing on the cake, making the entire game feel more likeBorderlands.
Alien Redesigns Could Take No Man’s Sky Crossovers to the Next Level
Though a crossover with theAlienfranchise would certainly be cool, this idea focuses mainly on the aliens from the aforementioned crossovers. If players were to flick a switch in the game’s menu, perhaps the Gek could turn into Gungans or the Vy’Keen could become Dathomirians.Destiny’s Vex could easily replace the Korvax, while the Vault Guardians fromBorderlandscould appear time to time on planets and the Anomaly.Mass Effectcould even be returned to so thatQuarians, Krogans, and other races could be represented. Though this would require even more work on Hello Games’ part, reskins for the game’s aliens would be yet another way to make these crossovers feel massive.Mass Effect’s Normandy was fun to see, but ultimately it represents a lot of untapped potential for the once-struggling exploration game.
No Man’s Skyis available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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