: Players can discover massive planetary archives that contain historical records and are populated by numerous NPCs and shops. Downloading the Origins Update
: Existing solar systems birthed brand-new planets, creating millions of untouched worlds without resetting existing player bases.
: Lighting and cloud rendering were overhauled to provide more unique and realistic combinations of environmental conditions.
: Terrain generation was upgraded to allow for massive mountains multiple kilometers tall, deep oceans, and colossal chasms.
: New planetary hazards were introduced, such as active volcanoes, lightning storms, meteor showers, and firestorms.
: The update added a host of new flora and fauna, including giant beetles, synthetic "wild robots," and the highly anticipated colossal sandworms .