The ambitious No Man's Sky did not launch very well in 2016. The resulting product was vastly different from what could be expected after watching the trailers.
No Man's Sky began facing heavy backlash, with critics and players lashing out at the developers from Hello Games. However, they did not give up and continued working: as a result, they made a triumphant return, thoroughly overhauling the game.
Now No Man's Sky has plenty of positive reviews, and Hello Games' efforts have paid off very well. According to a recent report, for the 2022 fiscal year that ended on October 31, they earned 39.736 million pounds sterling (~ $48 million), compared to 27.403 million pounds (~ $33 million) a year earlier. Net profit amounted to 32.887 million pounds (~ $39 million).
With the release of Starfield, interest in No Man's Sky has surged as well. It may turn out that the current fiscal year will be even more productive for Hello Games.