The much-anticipated release of No Man’s Sky on Nintendo Switch 2 has left fans excited yet frustrated, as its multiplayer feature appears to be completely broken at launch.
While the game itself runs smoothly and brings major improvements over its original Switch version, the multiplayer option – a key highlight for many players – is not working for most users.
The problem? Players are receiving repeated errors when trying to connect online, including messages about “websocket creation failure” and inability to access multiplayer services.
Despite the excitement around the game’s availability on the new handheld console, this glitch has raised concerns among fans who were expecting a seamless experience right from the start.
A Promising Port With a Rocky Start
Released on the same day as the Nintendo Switch 2, the new port of No Man’s Sky came bundled with a broader update for all platforms.
This update brought several enhancements, such as upgraded planetary settlements, better performance tweaks, and quality-of-life improvements. But unfortunately, the one thing many were most excited about – multiplayer – hasn’t delivered so far.
Previously, the original Nintendo Switch version didn’t even support multiplayer. So, the inclusion of online co-op in the Switch 2 edition was seen as a big win.
However, players trying to enjoy the game with friends have encountered roadblocks due to this bug. Many users have taken to online forums and Reddit threads to voice their frustrations, including screenshots of the repeated error messages.
One post by Reddit user kthehanson7 gained traction by sharing the now-familiar connection error message that other players are also seeing. This isn’t an isolated issue.
History Shows a Fix May Be Around the Corner
There’s good news, though: Hello Games, the small but committed developer behind No Man’s Sky, has a strong track record when it comes to addressing problems quickly. The team has consistently released patches and updates for nearly a decade now, ever since the game’s rocky 2016 launch.
Shortly after the Nintendo Switch 2 version went live, Hello Games rolled out a minor patch to address some early technical hiccups. While the multiplayer issue wasn’t fully resolved in that update, it signals that the developers are actively monitoring the situation.
Given how important multiplayer is to the full No Man’s Sky experience—and how much the devs have invested in building back trust with their fan base—it’s likely that a fix is already in progress and could arrive soon.
A Step Forward for Nintendo Players
Despite the current issue, the Switch 2 port of No Man’s Sky represents a big leap forward for Nintendo players.
It now includes everything available on other consoles – from detailed graphics and fast loading times to cross-save functionality.
Most importantly, players who already owned the original Switch version can upgrade to the Switch 2 edition at no extra cost.
Even though the broken multiplayer is a setback, the port as a whole is being praised for its visuals and performance. For many players, it’s only a matter of time before the missing feature gets patched up.
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