Summary
The various iconic vehicles from the previousSubnauticagames, such as the Cyclops submarine, won’t be making a comeback inSubnautica 2, as confirmed by Design Lead Anthony Gallegos. Although relatively little is yet known about the ambitious and greatly-anticipated sequel,Subnautica 2is known to tell a new story taking place on a new planet and will focus on introducing new mechanics and features to deliver a fresh experience for players.
Thrusting players into an extreme survival situation on an alien planet, theoriginalSubnauticais a defining open-world exploration gamethat forces players to overcome terrifying depths in order to find the materials to survive. Thankfully, a wide array of handy technology makes it easy for players to explore their environment, and the game’s handful of vehicles play an integral role in the experience. Players can explore via the small and convenient Seamoth, the extremely resilient Prawn Suit, or the iconic Cyclops sub - a huge and cumbersome vehicle that players can build inside of and use as a mobile base.
It appears that none of these vehicles are planned to make a return inSubnautica 2,according to the game’s Design Lead, Anthony Gallegos. This was revealed by the developer inSubnautica 2’s official Discord server, which has provided a platform for many community questions to be answered by the team behind the underwater survival game. Though the Cyclops itself won’t be making a comeback, Gallegos has revealed plans for the game to include a similarly huge vehicle of some kind, though there aren’t any more details for the moment. Whatever this new vehicle might turn out to be, fans should keep in mind that many of these developer concepts likely won’t see fruition until muchlater intoSubnautica 2’s development, and likely won’t exist in the game immediately upon its early access release.
Subnautica 2’s Genetic Modification Feature Demonstrates How The Game Seeks to Innovate
Subnautica 2is shaping up to be an ambitious project, and while it will share many core aspects of previous games in the series, the team at Unknown Worlds is clearly focused on implementing new ideas and gameplay mechanics to surprise players and provide them with a new experience. An example of howSubnautica 2seeks to innovate rather than rehash old ideas is the introduction of a genetic modification mechanic, which seems to allow players to adapt the genetic material of alien creatures on the planet to gain new abilities.
Fans recently got abetter look at what to expect fromSubnautica 2in a new developer vlog, which provided a glimpse at the new environments, visuals, and building mechanics. WithSubnautica 2set to leave Planet 4564b behind and take place on a totally new world, it has also been confirmed that the game won’t include any familiar creatures from previous games either, instead featuring a weird and wonderful ecosystem of its very own.
Subnautica 2
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Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure game set on an all-new alien ocean world. It is the next chapter in the Subnautica universe, developed by Unknown Worlds.New World, New AdventureA new world awaits alongside an all-new story. You are a pioneer traveling to a distant world, but something is amiss. The ship’s AI insists you carry on the mission. This world is too dangerous for humans to survive… Unless you change what it means to be human. What creatures, intelligent or otherwise, await your arrival?Explore with FriendsPlay alone or with up to three friends in online multiplayer co-op. Whether exploring mysterious ruins, building custom bases, or adventuring deeper into the world… The challenge of this planet will test your ingenuity and ability to adapt, in unexpected and curious ways.Craft Submersibles, Tools, and BasesSurvival depends on utilizing the right tools. Alongside basic items such as your Scanner and Flashlight, you’ll find recipes for more advanced tools, equipment, and submersibles. Bases are more customizable with an overhauled building system. New tools allow for greater adaptation to the world.Uncover Diverse New BiomesFrom towering underwater cliffs to lush coral fields, this aquatic alien world is brimming with vibrant and breathtaking biomes, each teeming with diverse ecosystems and unique creatures. But something isn’t right. The world is out of balance. What happened here? What happened to you? And more importantly, where are you?Study Mysterious LifeformsUncover a rich world full of mysterious lifeforms, from the smallest fish to the largest Leviathans. Scan creatures to learn more about them. Use your Biosampler to take samples for study. As you learn more about this world, evolve your genetics to adapt your body for survival.Survive Terrifying DepthsThis world is vast and deep. Venture beyond the safety of shallow waters, descending into a dark unknown. Wonder and danger lurks around every corner. To survive this planet, you’ll need to push beyond your boundaries and unlock the secrets of this strange world.About the TeamSubnautica 2 is being created by Unknown Worlds, a fully remote studio that traces its roots back to the 2002 Half-Life mod Natural Selection. It is the same studio that created the original Subnautica. The team is scattered around the globe, from the United States to the United Kingdom, France, Iceland, Austria, Australia, Canada, India, and many more places.Early Access DevelopmentSubnautica 2 will be an Early Access game meaning it will be in active development at release. You may encounter bugs, in-development features, and performance issues. We will be adding additional biomes, creatures, craftables, and narrative as we proceed. Join us in Early Access and help shape the future of Subnautica 2.
