No Man’s Sky ‘Version Mismatched’ – What it means and how to fix it

No Man’s Sky is constantly adding new features and fixing issues with updates and patches. Sometimes, this can lead to connectivity and gameplay issues, like the Version Mismatched error when trying to play with friends.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Version Mismatched error in NMS and how to fix it.

What causes ‘Version Mismatched’ error in NMS?

The Version Mismatched error in NMS happens when you try to play with friends that use a different version of the game. This error often occurs when Hello Games releases a minor patch, although you may encounter it during major updates, too.

How to fix ‘Version Mismatched’ error in NMS

To fix the Version Mismatched error in NMS, make sure the game is up to date for you and your friends before you try to join one of their lobbies. There’s a chance the game received a patch while you had it open that prevents you from playing with friends. If the problem persists, you can also verify file integrity.

Patches and updates for NMS aren’t always released on all platforms at the same time. Major updates, like Worlds Part I, have universal releases, but the following smaller patches often come out on one platform first. If your group has players on different platforms, it’s likely someone hasn’t received the update yet.

In that case, the only thing you can do is wait until the patch is out on all platforms.