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Subnautica business and news from across the web.- How to place the Vehicle Fabricator and craft the Tadpole in Subnautica 2This guide explains how to craft the Tadpole submarine in Subnautica 2. Players will need to unlock the Room blueprint from the Old Habitat and construct a Moonpool to place the Vehicle Fabricator. Once the fabricator is set up, the Tadpole submarine can be crafted using the required resources for deep-sea exploration.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 17, 2026 – Yoshi overthrows Pokemon PokopiaThe latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 17, 2026, show "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book" taking the top spot, dethroning "Pokemon Pokopia" due to pre-load sales. "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" and "Outbound" also entered the top ten.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Roadmap Includes Sprint, Voice Chat, and Trading Along With New ContentUnknown Worlds has revealed the early access roadmap for Subnautica 2, which recently launched on Xbox Series X/S and PC. Future updates will introduce new biomes, creatures, and story chapters, while upcoming patches will add features like sprinting, voice chat, trading, and player revivals. The studio is prioritizing community feedback and plans for the game to remain in early access for at least two years.- All Subnautica 2 blueprint locationsThis guide details the locations of over 200 blueprints in the early access build of Subnautica 2. It categorizes blueprints by type, such as basic materials, equipment, tools, and base pieces, providing specific locations or noting when they are available by default or require scanning.
- All Subnautica 2 blueprint locationsThis guide details the locations of over 200 blueprints available in the early access build of Subnautica 2. It categorizes blueprints by type, such as Basic Materials, Equipment, Tools, Base Pieces, and Vehicles, and provides information on where to find their corresponding fragments or how they are unlocked.
- All blueprints and recipes in Subnautica 2This guide details all known blueprints and crafting recipes in Subnautica 2, which is currently in Early Access. It lists over 100 unlockable recipes across various categories, including materials, equipment, base pieces, and vehicles. Blueprints are unlocked by finding required resources or by scanning new technologies in the game world.
- How to unlock Bioreactor blueprint in Subnautica 2This guide explains how to unlock the Bioreactor blueprint in Subnautica 2 by scanning three fragments found in specific locations. It also details the materials needed to build the Bioreactor and how to craft fuel sources like biofuel blocks to power it.
- How to unlock Bioreactor blueprint in Subnautica 2This guide explains how to unlock the Bioreactor blueprint in Subnautica 2 by scanning three fragments found in specific locations. It also details the materials needed to build the Bioreactor and how to craft fuel sources like biofuel blocks to power it.
- All Biomod abilities in Subnautica 2 and how to unlock themSubnautica 2 features Biomods, which are special boosters that enhance player abilities and stats, categorized into Active and Passive types. Players can unlock more Biomods by crafting a Bioscanner and scanning specific items in the environment. While some Biomods are unlocked through the Welcome Center, others require in-game progression and scanning.
- All Biomod abilities in Subnautica 2 and how to unlock themSubnautica 2 features Biomods, which are special boosters that enhance player abilities and stats, categorized into Active and Passive types. Players can unlock more Biomods by crafting a Bioscanner and scanning specific items in the environment. While some Biomods are unlocked through the Welcome Center, others require in-game progression and scanning.
- How to unlock the Tadpole in Subnautica 2This guide details how to unlock the Tadpole vehicle blueprint in Subnautica 2 by locating three scattered fragments. Players will need to explore underwater crash sites and coral reefs, managing oxygen levels carefully due to the depths involved.
- How to unlock the Tadpole in Subnautica 2This guide details how to unlock the Tadpole vehicle blueprint in Subnautica 2 by finding three scattered fragments. Players will need to explore underwater locations, including a coral reef and a crash site, while managing oxygen levels to locate all necessary pieces.
Subnautica 2's no-killing ethos "will be a continued point of resistance" among players, say Unknown Worlds, but they have no plans to change itUnknown Worlds acknowledges that Subnautica 2's non-violent design, which emphasizes adaptation over combat, will face player resistance but remains a core tenet of the franchise. Design lead Anthony Gallegos stated that while players may desire self-defense options, the studio aims to provide tools for distraction and coexistence rather than direct confrontation. Co-founder Charlie Cleveland previously expressed a desire to move away from kill-driven experiences.
Subnautica 2 devs are trying to push players towards non-violence in the sequel: "We feel strongly about it"Unknown Worlds, the developer of Subnautica 2, is emphasizing a non-violent approach for players in the upcoming sequel. The studio aims to continue the first game's philosophy of coexistence with the natural world rather than colonization, focusing on survival elements without encouraging combat against the alien wildlife.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 16, 2026 – Tomodachi Life on a strong runThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 16, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Several other popular titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also feature prominently in the all-games list, while download-only games like Pokemon FireRed and Nine Sols are highlighted.
Subnautica 2 Sold a Million Copies in One Day. Here Is Why That Matters.Subnautica 2 achieved remarkable success, selling one million copies and reaching 460,000 concurrent players on Steam within its first day, despite early leaks and piracy. This performance indicates a strong market for atmospheric, non-live service games. The game's success has also put its developer, Unknown Worlds, on track to meet significant sales milestones and potential bonuses tied to its acquisition by Krafton.- Roadmaps and PlansUnknown Worlds has outlined the roadmap and plans for Subnautica 2's Early Access period. The developer shared details regarding the upcoming content and development schedule for the survival game.
- Betawatch: Subnautica 2 dives into early access with a big splashSubnautica 2 has launched into early access, drawing significant player interest and discussion, partly fueled by prior controversy. The article also provides a broad overview of other games currently in various stages of testing, including Farever, Star Citizen, and EverQuest Legends, highlighting player counts, updates, and testing statuses.
- How to unlock and use a Processor in Subnautica 2This guide explains how to unlock and utilize the Processor in Subnautica 2. Players must first find and scan the Processor blueprint, which can be located in a lab approximately 290 meters from the lifepod. Once crafted, the Processor is used to create various ingots and advanced items essential for underwater survival.
- How to unlock and use a Processor in Subnautica 2This guide explains how to unlock and utilize the Processor in Subnautica 2. Players must first find and scan the Processor blueprint, which can be located in a lab approximately 290 meters from the lifepod. Once crafted, the Processor is used to create various ingots and advanced items essential for underwater survival.