No Man’s Sky Version Mismatch Error: How To Fix

After the recent No Man’s Sky Worlds Part 2 update, many players have been experiencing the recurring Version Mismatch error.

No Man’s Sky Version Mismatch Error: How To Fix
What is the Version Mismatch error in No Man’s Sky? (Image via Hello Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment)

In Hello Games’ multiplayer open-world game No Man’s Sky, players can experience an immersive space exploration journey, venturing into never-seen territories within a procedurally generated universe with up to 32 players. The Version Mismatch is one of the common errors that occur in No Man’s Sky.

The error is quite common in multiplayer games, as other popular titles like Marvel Rivals and Valorant have also experienced such issues often. Since the No Man’s Sky Worlds Part 2 patch notes were released recently, many players have been experiencing the error after the update. This guide explains what the Version Mismatch error means and how to fix it in No Man’s Sky.

Related: 5 Major Highlights From No Man’s Sky Worlds Part 2

What Causes the Version Mismatch Error in No Man’s Sky? 

The survival crafting title is available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch, with full crossplay support. The Version Mismatch error typically occurs when players on different platforms attempt to join the same lobby while running different game versions. This usually occurs after minor updates or hotfixes, but it can also happen after major updates.

As major updates like Worlds Part 2 are released simultaneously for all platforms, minor updates or hotfixes often follow different rollout schedules. When a platform receives the update before others, it leads to version discrepancies, triggering the Version Mismatch error during matchmaking.

The Version Mismatch error arises when you try to play with another player who has a different version.
The Version Mismatch error arises when you try to play with another player who has a different version. (Image via Hello Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment)

How To Fix the Version Mismatch Error in No Man’s Sky

The Version Mismatch error occurs when you and your friends are playing different versions of the game. Some features in the updated version may be incompatible with the old version, causing this issue. To resolve the error:

  • Ensure you and your friend (with whom you are getting the error) have the latest version of No Man’s Sky.
  • If the issue persists even when all players are on the same version, verifying the file integrity may possibly fix the corrupted files and resolve the issue.
  • If the update is being released across different platforms with a time difference, the best choice is to wait until the update is available to all platforms.

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