The Aquarius Update for No Man’s Sky, released in September 2024, introduces a comprehensive fishing system, enhancing underwater exploration and gameplay. Key features include:
- Fishing Rig Installation: Players can now equip a Fishing Rig to their Multi-Tool, enabling fishing in any water body. Blueprints are available aboard the Space Anomaly. No Man’s Sky
- Diverse Aquatic Life: Over 160 fish species have been added, varying by planet, time of day, weather, and water depth. The Wonders Catalogue now includes a Fishing section to track catches and records. No Man’s Sky
- Specialist Bait and Cooking Recipes: Craftable baits attract specific fish types, and a variety of new seafood recipes have been introduced for the Nutrient Processor. No Man’s Sky
- Autonomous Fish Farms: Deployable floating fish farms allow for passive fish collection while players engage in other activities. GameSpot
- Aquarius Expedition: A six-week event challenges players to catch fish across the galaxy, offering rewards like a deep-sea diving suit, the Lost Angler’s Rig fishing rod, and the exclusive Aquarius Flightpack. No Man’s Sky
- Visual and Performance Enhancements: Improvements include better underwater jetpack effects, water rendering fixes, and optimizations for VR platforms. No Man’s Sky
