No Man's Sky does a lot of things right. Player freedom and exploration are right at the top of that list, but allowing for creativity isn't far behind it. The release of the Worlds Part 1 update has exemplified this, with major changes to bases and the creation of a city that wouldn't look out of place in Cyberpunk 2077.
No Man's Sky Player Shares Best Mining Trick To Get The Most Resources
One small change can make a big difference.