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Quick Answer

  • Cross-save connects platform accounts through Hello Games Cloud and transfers whole save files, not individual items.
  • Visit the official Cross-Save page, connect the accounts you use, and check the Cross-Save toggle for the platform you are trying to use.
  • Launching the game on a connected platform uploads its most recent local save. You can store up to five saves in cross-platform storage.
  • To move a particular save, upload it with its cloud icon, then download it from the Cross-Save Manager on the save-selection screen of another connected platform.
  • Cross-save moves progress between devices. Cross-platform multiplayer is a separate feature that lets players use different platforms together.

Overview

Cross-save lets you continue a No Man's Sky save on another connected platform instead of starting again. Hello Games Cloud transfers the save file, so the traveller and progress stored in that save come with it; this is not an item-by-item transfer or account-merging system.

You can use a single platform account for same-family transfers. For example, the official FAQ specifically gives PS4 and PS5 on the same PSN account as a case where a second platform account is not required.

The current system stores up to five saves. That means you can keep more than one traveller available, but you should still know which save you are uploading and downloading before replacing anything locally.

Setting Up Cross-Save

Step 1 — Visit the Cloud Page

Go to https://cloud.nomanssky.com/cross-save in a browser. You will need to sign in with one of your platform accounts.

Step 2 — Connect the Platforms You Use

Connect the platform accounts you want to use with the same Hello Games ID. You do not need a second account for an upgrade within the same platform family, such as a PS4 and PS5 signed in to the same PSN account.

Step 3 — Add Additional Platforms

Sign in with each additional platform account you want to link. If you already registered for Twitch Drops, that account may already be associated with your Hello Games Cloud profile.

Step 4 — Check the Cross-Save Toggle

On the account connection page, check that the Cross-Save toggle is enabled for the platform you are trying to use. If you have connected accounts but the feature does not appear in-game, this is the first official troubleshooting step.

Step 5 — Upload or Download From the Save Screen

Launch No Man's Sky on a connected platform. Its most recent local save is uploaded automatically. To move a specific save, choose the empty cloud icon beside that local save; to retrieve one elsewhere, open the Cross-Save Manager on the save-selection screen and download it to local storage. Cross-platform storage holds up to five saves.

What Cross-Save Transfers

Cross-save transfers whole save files between your connected platforms. In practical terms, that means the progress stored in the save comes with it, including your traveller, inventory, ships, bases, quests, and discoveries. It is not an item-by-item transfer tool.

Keep the save count in mind: you can store up to five saves in cross-platform storage. If you need a sixth, remove an existing cloud save from the Cross-Save Manager or by using its ticked cloud icon beside the relevant local save.

Cross-Save Limitations

  • Cross-platform storage holds a maximum of five saves.
  • If the game reports a save conflict, it compares file size and timestamp and asks which version you want to keep. Do not choose until you have checked which version has your desired progress.
  • Cross-save is managed through Hello Games Cloud, not your platform's native cloud save. It needs an internet connection to upload or download.
  • Disconnecting all accounts permanently deletes the Hello User ID and saves stored on Hello Games servers; it does not erase the saves stored locally on your platforms.

Cross-Platform Multiplayer

Even without cross-save, No Man's Sky supports cross-platform multiplayer. Players on different systems can meet in the Space Anomaly and join each other's sessions. Cross-save simply lets you bring your own progress with you when you switch devices.

See the multiplayer guide for how to group up.

Twitch Drops Integration

The same Hello Games Cloud account handles Twitch Drops. If you already linked a platform account for Drops, verify the Cross-Save toggle before assuming that account is ready to transfer saves.

Cross-Save Is Not Crossplay

Cross-save transfers saves between your own connected platforms. Playing together across platforms is a separate feature, covered in the crossplay and co-op guide. For which platforms run the game at all, see the platforms and versions guide.

FAQ

How many saves can I upload?

Cross-platform storage holds up to five saves.

Do I need two platform accounts to use Cross-Save?

No. The official FAQ says one account can be enough for a same-account platform move, such as PS4 to PS5 on one PSN account. Connect an additional account when you are moving between different platform accounts.

Will cross-save overwrite my old console save?

The game detects a conflict by comparing the file size and timestamp, then asks you which version to keep. It does not describe this as a merge, so choose deliberately.

Does cross-save work offline?

No. Cross-save requires an internet connection to sync with Hello Games Cloud.

Can I use cross-save to duplicate items?

Do not rely on Cross-Save as an item-duplication method. It is designed to transfer whole saves between connected platforms; use the upload/download controls to move the save you actually want to play.

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Key Takeaways

  • Connect the platform accounts you use, then check the Cross-Save toggle for the platform that is failing to show the feature.
  • Use the save screen deliberately: the most recent local save uploads on launch, while the cloud icon and Cross-Save Manager let you choose specific uploads and downloads.
  • Cross-platform storage holds five saves. Clear an old one intentionally before adding a sixth.
  • If a conflict appears, choose the version you want to keep after checking its timestamp and progress; the official flow does not describe a merge.
  • Cross-save transfers whole saves, while crossplay lets people play together. They solve different problems.
  • Do not use Disconnect all accounts as routine troubleshooting: it removes the Hello User ID and cloud-stored saves, although local saves remain on their platforms.