Space sandbox "No Man's Sky" does what so many games have done before it. Normally, this would not be something to celebrate, but the news coincides with the game's imminent arrival on the PC version of Xbox Game Pass.

That means new subscribers can play No Man's Sky for £1/$1, rising to £4/$5 after the first month; while just enjoying a month of No Man's Sky is a pretty good deal, Game Pass also includes PC Gamer's 2019 ongoing library, including PC Gamer's picks for best ongoing game of 2019, Sea of Thieves, and the stunningly good Gears Tactics.

"No Man's Sky" wasn't what we expected when it launched in 2016, but through countless updates it has grown into an elaborate space exploration romp and a creative work of art. It now has buildings and proper multiplayer, as well as Mechs, living ships, and multiple story lines. Hello Games has been extremely busy over the past few years. And since all of that is integrated into the base game, there is no need to shell out for DLC extras. [But it's perfect for something like a game pass, and if you spend a pound you can probably find at least a few other games to keep you occupied, even if it's not to your liking.

The PC version of No Man's Sky will be available for download on Xbox Game Pass in June.