No Man's Sky

The article does not state whether saves from the original 2016 version are compatible with recent updates or vice versa. It does note that players can still experience the 2016 launch version by rolling back patches on the PC version, though it is not easy, and that the launch version is effectively lost on consoles unless you have a PS4 disc of the game. Answered

The 2016 launch version, NMS 1.0, is described as a barebones, somber experience that lacks “tons of quality of life features” found in the modern game, giving it a more niche, indie feel. Over the last 10 years No Man’s Sky has been expanded through many updates and now includes numerous additional features and quality-of-life improvements that modern players take for granted. (Related article: No Man's Sky gets a massive update - the game that keeps on giving's still going strong in 2025.) Answered

The primary complication is that getting the 2016 launch build on PC requires rolling back patches, which the article says is possible but "not easy." Players should also expect the game to be decidedly barebones and to lack many modern quality-of-life features, making the experience more somber and minimal than current versions. Answered