No Man’s Sky’s New Relics Update Turns You into the Space Equivalent of Ross Geller with Alien Fossil Finds

If you’ve always dreamed of slipping into the galaxy of No Man’s Sky to live your life as a dinosaur enthusiast who somehow also manages to woo the likes of Jennifer Aniston, your moment has arrived. Hello Games has just rolled out the Relics update, and its standout feature is the ability to collect enormous alien fossils.

This comes on the heels of the massive Worlds update that landed in January, gifting players with “billions of new stars and planets.” It even introduced some mind-boggling sights, like gigantic gas giants and bizarre flying squid creatures who won’t hesitate to teach you a lesson if you fish too aggressively.

The latest blog post and accompanying video dive into the highlights of the Relics update, which introduces space palaeontology. Think of it as channeling your inner Ross Geller from Friends, minus the whining and holiday-themed antics. Your mission, should you choose to accept, involves unearthing “hundreds of unique bones” and piecing them together in a museum. Maybe you’ll even try convincing the friendly alien populace that their ancestors were the aesthetically-challenged, yet technologically gifted, Fartongueians. It’s hard to say, but it might be worth a shot.

But hold up! On second thought, you might want to tread carefully. Alongside these updates, Reanimated Guardians also make an appearance. These colossal stone creatures lie in wait near fossil sites to fend off overzealous Travellers. They’re more akin to majestic stone golems than the whimsically imagined creatures you might expect. In addition, Living Stone Sentries and monumental Stone Effigies—the silent watchers of relic-sensitive worlds—await curious explorers.

If you venture far enough, you might encounter still-living relics like Titanic Boneworms and other skeletal beings roaming the fossil-rich landscapes and some elusive purple star systems. Fossil collectors aboard Space Stations are ready to evaluate your finds, allowing you to trade or sell your cherished fossil exhibits, or even use bones to craft culinary delights.

And don’t miss out on joining the Galactic Palaeology Society. Relics introduces new expeditions featuring rewards like a jetpack crafted from sentient stone, customizable character appearances resembling sentient rocks, and a skeletal critter to accompany you on your adventures.

It’s time to unleash your inner space Ross. Has this been your dream scenario all along? We’d love to hear your thoughts!