• New Tool: Gravitino Coil (Gravity Gun Multi-tool module)
  • New Vehicles: Heavy-duty trucks and flatbeds
  • Core Gameplay: Scrap collection, hauling, and industrial refining
  • Limited Event: "Remnant" Expedition with community cleanup goals
  • New Rewards: Armor set and vehicle customization items
  • Release Date: February 11, 2026

The Physics Playground: Hello Games Brings the Gravity Gun to Space

Just when we thought Sean Murray and the team at Hello Games had run out of ways to reinvent their universe, they drop the Remnant update. As we crawl toward the 10th anniversary of No Man's Sky, this patch introduces a tool we’ve wanted since 2016: a legitimate gravity gun.

The headline addition here is the Gravitino Coil. It’s a Multi-tool module that effectively turns the game into a physics-based sandbox. We’re not just talking about picking up pebbles; you can snag planetary objects and even flippant Sentinels before flinging them into the horizon. It’s a Half-Life-inspired mechanical shift that adds a much-needed layer of tactile interaction to the surface gameplay loop.

Space Trucking and the Salvage Meta

While the Gravitino Coil provides the "fun," the new vehicle types provide the "function." The Remnant update leans heavily into an industrial salvage fantasy. We’re seeing the debut of actual trucks and flatbeds, moving away from the purely exploratory Exocraft of old.

The gameplay loop is clear:

  • Dredge: Use the Gravitino Coil to unearth and grab scrap.
  • Haul: Load up your new flatbeds with physical salvage.
  • Refine: Transport the goods to industrial facilities to reclaim high-value resources.

In our view, this is a massive win for multiplayer squads. The update practically begs you to start a "Salvage Company" with friends. One player handles the heavy lifting with the Coil while others manage the logistics and transport. It's a grounded, blue-collar way to play in a high-sci-fi setting.

The Remnant Expedition: Community Cleanup

To ensure players actually engage with these new mechanics, Hello Games has launched the Remnant Expedition. This limited-time event tasks the community with cleaning up a planet buried under mountains of scrap. It’s a smart way to showcase the hauling mechanics while dangling some top-tier loot in front of us.

Completing the milestones will net you exclusive vehicle customization options and a new armor set. While this isn't the most expansive update in the game's history, it’s a meaningful addition that adds a specific "job" to the universe—giving veteran players a reason to land their ships and stay a while.

Technical Availability

The Remnant update is live today, February 11th, 2026, for players on PS5 and PS4. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get the old salvage crew back together, this is it.