{"id":58318,"date":"2026-06-05T19:35:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=58318"},"modified":"2026-06-05T19:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:35:59","slug":"subnautica-2-dev-reveals-what-to-expect-from-upcoming-early-access-1-1-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=58318","title":{"rendered":"Subnautica 2 Dev Reveals What to Expect From Upcoming Early Access 1.1 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds has revealed new content coming to the underwater survival game in the weeks and months ahead, teasing a new vehicle and new region centred around the Collector Leviathan as part of update 1.1.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Smaller upcoming updates will improve the currently limited Biomods system, adding more passive slots and new options for \u201cdeepening early-game survival strategies.\u201d To improve the multiplayer experience, proximity voice chat, emotes, and expanded character customisation are all in the works. Unknown Worlds has indicated the popularity of multiplayer in Subnautica 2 took the team by surprise, so it\u2019s playing a little bit of catch-up here.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">But the most exciting additions are set for a larger content update (early access 1.1), which will add a new vehicle and a new region to explore centred around the Collector Leviathan. In a developer update, design lead Anthony Gallegos discussed the new region, which will contain new creatures, new resources, and will be progression and story driven. It will also add a new chassis, which \u201cbrings back one of the most requested player experiences,\u201d Gallegos teased. \u201cSo, get ready to get stompy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-slideshow\"><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"\/><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Subnautica 2 Screenshots<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/output><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">That suggests a Subnautica 2 version of the Prawn suit, a bipedal mechanical walker from the previous game, which is sure to go down well with players. \u201cOur goal is to let you jump in without having to start a new save,\u201d Gallegos continued. \u201cRather, pick up right where you left off. I really think it&#8217;s going to be the scariest the game has been yet, and I can&#8217;t wait for you to try it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The announcement comes following the release of a hotfix that modifies the behavior of creatures in response to complaints about not being able to kill predators. Not being able to directly kill fish in Subnautica 2 is the game\u2019s hottest topic, and while <u>Unknown Worlds has promised to add \u201cmitigation\u201d to the game so you can better deal with predators<\/u>, it will never allow you to kill them.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Earlier this week, we reported on fresh <u>comments from Gallegos<\/u>, who countered the narrative that Unknown Worlds set out to create a \u201cpacifism game.\u201d That, <u>Gallegos told MinnMax in a fascinating new interview about the design of Subnautica 2<\/u>, just isn\u2019t true.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">While the killing fish debate rages on, Subnautica 2 is a clear success. It has sold a huge 4 million copies since its early access launch on May 14, achieving more than 467,000 peak concurrent players on Steam \u2014 success Gallegos said took the team by surprise. <u>Subnautica 2 has sold so well that publisher Krafton has reportedly agreed to pay a $250 million earnout to the developers<\/u> \u2014 a bonus that was at the heart of its high-profile legal dispute with the fired Unknown Worlds leadership.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. 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