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No Man's Sky Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Xeno Arena Update

4/9/2026

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Hello Games released the Xeno Arena update for No Man's Sky to mark the game's 10th anniversary.
The free update lets players raise, train, and battle alien creatures in gladiatorial contests, with more updates planned during the anniversary year.
Players can optimize teams by learning creature strengths and upgrading them through genetic modifications.
The update expands adoptable creatures from 18 to 30 and enables holo-arena battles and tournaments.

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Hello Games released the Xeno Arena update for No Man's Sky to mark the game's 10th anniversary.
The free update lets players raise, train, and battle alien creatures in gladiatorial contests, with more updates planned during the anniversary year.
Players can optimize teams by learning creature strengths and upgrading them through genetic modifications.
The update expands adoptable creatures from 18 to 30 and enables holo-arena battles and tournaments.