In the latest update titled Beacon, No Man’s Sky transforms players into Overseers of up to four settlements. This includes overseeing various tasks such as resolving citizen disputes, managing resources, and defending towns against enemies.

“Your stellar towns are yours to muck with. You can construct and upgrade buildings, resolve disputes between citizens…”
Translation: Your towns among the stars belong to you. You can build and enhance structures, settle citizen disputes…

This update indicates a shift towards management mechanics previously unachieved in the game, suggesting that Hello Games could further explore this genre in future updates. Stay tuned for more insightful changes as they continue to expand the universe of No Man’s Sky.