How to Fix No Man’s Sky “Version Mismatch” Error

No Man's Sky shines as a solo adventure, but the experience is significantly enhanced with friends. However, encountering the Version Mismatch error can disrupt your multiplayer fun. This guide explains the error and provides solutions.

Table of Contents

• What is the No Man's Sky Version Mismatch Error?
• How to Resolve the Version Mismatch Error

What is the No Man's Sky Version Mismatch Error?

The Version Mismatch error in No Man's Sky occurs when attempting to join a multiplayer session with players using different platforms or differing game versions. For example, if one player's game (e.g., on Steam) is updated, while another (e.g., on PS5) hasn't updated, this error will appear. This applies even if players are on the same platform but have different versions.

How to Resolve the Version Mismatch Error

The solution is straightforward: ensure all players are running the most current version of No Man's Sky. Once everyone is updated, cross-platform multiplayer should function correctly.

However, update rollout times vary across platforms. Even with the latest update for your platform, a newly released update might not be immediately available. If this is the case and you encounter the Version Mismatch error, patiently wait for the update to deploy to your platform, then retry.

This concludes the troubleshooting guide for the Version Mismatch error in No Man's Sky. For more No Man's Sky tips and guides, check out The Escapist.