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, such as the Version Mismatched error when trying to play with friends.
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Here's everything you need to know about the "Version mismatch" error in NMS and how to fix it.
The Version Mismatched error in NMS occurs when you try to play with friends who are using a different version of the game. This error often occurs when Hello Games releases a small patch, although you can also encounter it during major updates.
To fix the Version Mismatched error in NMS, make sure that the game is up to date for you and your friends before attempting to join one of their lobbies. There is a chance that the game received a patch while you had it open, preventing you from playing with friends. If the issue persists, you can also check the integrity of the file.