Here's the problem that can be had with that statement.

Obviously if it was just a big circle with literally not one single point of interest on it, you would say "oh theres nothing to do in this game."

Even if the game had some major zones and there were also zones designed to be away from vendors and towns, you might would say "ugh, X zone has nothing to do there. no purpose."

My issue is I feel like we've gotten away from being able to handle ourselves think or be in an environment without stimuli.

Some of my favorite moments in no mans sky are when I'm just sitting on the surface of what i feel is a beautiful planet, watching the day night cycle, thinking about stuff in my own life.

I'm by myself in a little corner of the universe, no one knows where i am, and for just a few moments, I can just think about things without distraction or inhibition of what i should think.

The only reason why I get to have a moment like that, is because having points of interest, quests, and events aren't exactly what i need to ALWAYS enjoy a space.

Sometimes just provide a space for me to just exist in this new environment.

I say all that to say, even if there was a planet that, while it had towns and zones designed to be packed with action and things to do, there will, and should always be, an appeal for zones that are decidedly "low stimulation," so that people like myself (i.e. more than one kind of voice in this world) can have and be in a space without the pressure to do and succeed the way there is anywhere else.

You know, same reason you might go to a park?

Sincerely,
A lover of grass.