According to GamesRadar, Sean Murray, the head of Hello Games, shared on Twitter the joy of No Man’s Sky achieving a 1% increase in its “All Reviews” rating on Steam, reaching 78% positive. He emphasized the growing challenge of each percentage point as more reviews accumulate over time.

Murray expressed excitement, stating, “We’ve reached 78% positive in All Reviews. In 2021, we achieved mostly positive (70%) after five years. Mathematically, each % point becomes increasingly difficult to achieve⁠—but perhaps ‘Very Positive’ (80%) is within reach one day.”

The long-term evolution of a game’s Steam review score is intriguing.
Initially, it can fluctuate dramatically in response to various factors like reviews, discussions, or controversies. With almost 224,000 reviews over eight years, Hello Games and No Man’s Sky face the challenge of moving the needle.

While an 80% score would symbolize a significant victory for the once-challenged space sim and its developers, it may not hold the same weight for Hello Games as for other developers on Steam. No Man’s Sky has already achieved considerable success, and its redemption story is well-known among gamers. For lesser-known developers, positive reviews and wishlists directly impact sales, crucial for standing out among numerous new releases.

Hopefully, Hello Games’ next project, Light No Fire, will find acclaim more swiftly⁠—perhaps without needing a “redemption arc.” Murray’s ambitious claims about the “Earth-sized” upcoming RPG may evoke skepticism, but as PCG’s executive editor Tyler Wilde has noted, Murray’s boldness is part of his charm.