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There is no discovery on this earth more pure than a closet full of your dad's '90s big box PC games
A Reddit user's discovery of their father's extensive collection of '90s big box PC games has resonated with many, sparking discussions about physical media and shared gaming experiences. The collection includes classics like System Shock 2 and Diablo, alongside more eclectic titles, highlighting a bygone era of PC gaming.
Bad news for Krafton: Subnautica 2 broke 4 million copies sold in less than a week
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 has surpassed 4 million sales in less than a week since its early access launch. Despite initial concerns from parent company Krafton regarding a revenue-sharing dispute with the studio founders, the game has achieved a "very positive" rating on Steam. Krafton has since taken a less prominent role, with Unknown Worlds now listed as the sole publisher on the Steam page.
Subnautica 2 Sells 4M
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 has sold over four million copies since its Early Access launch. The underwater survival sequel reached two million sales within its first 12 hours.
Subnautica 2 sells over 4 million copies in under 1 week, and Unknown Worlds "incredibly grateful" for the…
Subnautica 2 has achieved over four million copies sold within its first week of early access, with concurrent players on Steam peaking at over 467,000. Unknown Worlds Entertainment expressed gratitude for the player response, noting that the game also launched on Xbox Game Pass. The aquatic survival sequel has surpassed the success of its predecessor in a significantly shorter timeframe.
Where to find Lithium in Subnautica 2
This guide explains where to find Lithium in Subnautica 2, a crucial resource for crafting important adaptations like the high capacity air tank and the Scout Ray chassis. Lithium is primarily found in the graveyard area southeast of the lifepod, within deep caverns, and near the Great Jaw leviathan.
Where to find Subnautica 2 Axum Bacterial Cultures
This guide details the location of Axum Bacterial Cultures in Subnautica 2's early access build, noting that only five are currently available and can be found in the alien metal farm. Players are advised to harvest them with an empty hand to mitigate a known glitch where they can fall out of the map. These cultures are essential for crafting the Metal Farm module.
How to get the Subnautica 2 metal farm
This guide explains how to establish a metal farm in Subnautica 2, a crucial resource for late-game progression. Players must scan three parts of a destroyed metal farm located east of the Alien Power Plant to unlock the blueprint. The guide also details the crafting requirements, placement, power needs, and operational mechanics of the metal farm for replicating valuable resources like titanium and troilite.
Subnautica 2 Early Access sales top four million
The Early Access version of Subnautica 2 has achieved over four million sales. The game is currently available in Early Access, with further details on its development and release plans expected.
SUBNAUTICA 2 SURPASSES 4 MILLION COPIES SOLD
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 has sold over 4 million copies worldwide since its Early Access launch on May 14. The game achieved 1 million copies sold at launch and exceeded 2 million within 12 hours, with peak concurrent players on Steam reaching over 467,000. The sequel features optional co-op for up to four players and is built on Unreal Engine 5.
Subnautica 2 tops 4 million sales 1 week after the launch
Subnautica 2 has achieved over four million sales within its first week of Early Access launch, generating an estimated $100 million in revenue. The game saw significant player numbers on PC via Steam and also performed well on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass, with concurrent players exceeding 650,000 across all platforms. Players have praised the sequel's co-op features and survival mechanics.
Where to find Sulphur in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to find Sulphur, a key early-game resource in Subnautica 2. Sulphur is essential for progression and unlocking new crafting recipes.
How many players can play Subnautica 2 in co-op?
The article addresses the co-op player count for Subnautica 2. It highlights that co-op gameplay can lead to either humorous or chaotic experiences depending on the number of players involved.
How to get the Subnautica 2 repair tool
This guide details how to obtain the repair tool blueprint in Subnautica 2 by scanning three specific fragments found near the player's lifepod. It also outlines the crafting recipe, which requires titanium ingot, sulfur, wiring kit, and a basic battery, and mentions its uses for repairing tadpoles and accessing wrecks.
All Subnautica 2 Leviathans and where to find them
This guide details the four Leviathan-class creatures found in the early access build of Subnautica 2: the Collector Leviathan, Shiver Leviathan, Deepwing Brooder, and Great Jaw. It provides their locations and behaviors, emphasizing avoidance strategies as the player has no means of combat.
Where to get Necrolei Cysts in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to easily find Necrolei Cysts in Subnautica 2. It details the locations where these items are concentrated.
Where to find salt in Subnautica 2
This guide details where to find salt in Subnautica 2, a crucial resource for crafting power cells and non-perishable jerky. Salt can be found in sparse amounts near the early-game lifepod and in larger deposits in later zones, such as near the Rosetta Stone.
Co-op is definitely the worst way to play Subnautica 2, but as a big old sea-wuss, I really don't care
Subnautica 2 has launched into early access, offering a visually impressive and atmospheric underwater survival experience with co-op features. Despite a legal dispute between developer Unknown Worlds and owner Krafton, the game itself is a strong continuation of the series' formula. However, the author argues that while co-op is enjoyable for mitigating fear, it detracts from the game's intended solitary, atmospheric experience.
Subnautica 2 exec is tired of Balatro-likes, says devs pitched "maybe 250 roguelike deckbuilders in the last 12…
Krafton executive Victor Lee expressed fatigue with the surge of roguelike deckbuilders inspired by Balatro, noting that the company receives hundreds of pitches for similar games. He advised developers against chasing short-lived trends, emphasizing the rapidly shortening trend cycles in the gaming industry.
Subnautica 2 dev apologises for telling combat-seeking players to "go play Sons of the Forest or something"
Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds has apologized for a previous dismissive comment regarding player requests for more combat options. The studio clarified that while combat is not the focus, they are working on improving creature behavior and player mitigation tools to make encounters feel fairer. The game has seen significant success in Early Access, despite a past legal dispute with former co-publisher Krafton.
Nej, Subnautica 2 kommer inte att få regelrätta strider
Unknown Worlds has addressed player feedback regarding combat in Subnautica 2, stating that the game will not feature traditional combat. Instead, the developers will focus on improving player countermeasures and adjusting enemy aggression to enhance the survival and exploration experience. The game is currently in early access and has received positive reviews.