No Man's Sky has become better and better over the past few years, and it appears that the next significant update could be approaching soon. It's difficult to discuss No Man's Sky without mentioning how terrible it was when it first came out, but as of this writing, most people agree that repeated upgrades allowed the game to eventually meet and exceed expectations. No Man's Sky is listed as a PlayStation VR2 launch title and will go on sale globally on February 22, 2023, when it will be accessible on all current gaming platforms. The game was released on the Switch with the major 4.0 update, Waypoint, albeit with notable limitations in comparison to other platforms.

While to the outsider it may appear to be a harmless tweet, Hello Games CEO Sean Murray frequently announces significant updates for No Man's Sky by tweeting emoticons. A man of few words, he frequently responds to beautiful No Man's Sky screenshots or other No Man's Sky-related news with emojis on his Twitter timeline. He is well-known for his isolated teaser tweets, which typically simply include one emoji that is somehow related to the upcoming release. Sean Murray tweeted a snowflake emoji this time, which sparked a flurry of rumours and enthusiasm in the neighbourhood.

Sean Murray's hints are typically very obscure, making it difficult to predict what the upcoming update might include. Many biomes, including polar ice caps, have been suggested for No Man's Sky, although more conventional hypotheses about the upcoming update propose a new expedition or modifications to the weather system. An orange—a somewhat cryptic hint pointing towards the Origins update—and a compass—for the No Man's Sky Waypoint 4.0 update—are examples of Sean's past teasers.

The release of PS VR2 and Sean Murray's teaser tweet may indicate that the next significant update for No Man's Sky will coincide, but there is no guarantee that this will be the case. As a result, fans should be realistic about their expectations and avoid getting carried away by some of the more irrational rumours from the community. Some No Man's Sky fans were dissatisfied with the most recent significant update, but hopefully, Hello Games' next No Man's Sky content will make up for that.