Follow him on Twitterto read his ramblings on RS Gold for Sale video games, anime, and technology. Right now, it looks like gems. But Netherrealm definitely wants this to be an esport, so we'll have to wait and see how ... Usually to play with friends on console, you need to sign up for the associated membership with its usual monthly fees. Even though No Man's Sky for PlayStation 4 will let you play with friends, it appears that the vast space sim won't need PS Plus to play."Just confirmed with Sony: you don't need PS Plus to play No Man's Sky online,"Game Informer Australia's David Milner said ina tweet. The game is even listed as a single-player game on Steamand the PlayStation Store. Some folks had been confusedabout whether PS Plus would be needed or not.Hello Games has said the universe for No man's Sky will be immense, so while you will be able to play with friends for free in the game, you will still need to find them first. The game launches on PS4 and PC on August 9. Visit Chatty to Join The Conversation John Keefer is a curmudgeon that has been in journalism for 35 years, the last 16 in the video games industry.