At long last, the No Man’s Sky release date is nearly here. The vaunted space exploration game is coming out on August 9 for PS4 and PC. With it begins a new age of computerized space exploration, and one that won’t end quickly, based on the sheer size of the universe in the game. The No Man’s Sky world is so vast that you don’t have to worry about running out of solar systems to find and name, whenever you end up buying the game. But for a variety of reasons, No Man’s Sky is the sort of game you should probably buy on day one. Otherwise, you won’t get quite the same experience.

Why You Should Buy No Man’s Sky On Day One

No Man’s Sky is going to be a game release like few others. There’s so much hype and excitement around the game, as well as questions about what secrets it hides and whether the gameplay can hold up to the vision. There’s a lot we still don’t know. In fact, that’s the biggest reason you should buy No Man’s Sky and start playing it immediately when it comes out in August: Discover those mysteries.

The world of No Man’s Sky is starting out as a blank slate—like a single Minecraft world but big enough for all the game’s players, created by algorithms and as of yet untouched by man. That empty map will quickly get filled in. Early systems will be discovered and named; some will be remote backwaters frequented by a single player, but others could become central meeting hubs, gathering points for group expeditions, simple areas for socializing.

What’s more, early players will get the pleasure of discovering the secrets of the stars. The No Man’s Sky team has shown us a lot of the game’s engine and gameplay, but No Man’s Sky is really a game about discovery and wonder. The early players will be able to discover in the purest way—with no sense of what’s out there beyond what we’ve seen in trailers. Within days, walkthroughs will start to proliferate. Guides will show how to tackle exploring a new system, avoid its hazards and win its rewards. And that’s all fun too—early adopters can enjoy those things as well.

But for the sheer sense of discovery, an unlimited potential at what could be out there—the only way to feel that is to play No Man’s Sky on day one.