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What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming journalists share their weekend gaming plans, ranging from upcoming titles like Clair Obscur: Expeditions 33 and Onimusha to ongoing games such as Satisfactory, Overwatch, and Cyberpunk. Some express a desire to return to game development tinkering in Unity or revisit older titles like Team Fortress 2.
Subnbautica 2, counting 4M players, teases multiplayer improvements and the next major content release
Krafton's Unknown Worlds has announced that Subnautica 2 has sold four million copies in early access. Future updates will include improvements to the biomod system, wrecks, blight encounters, and voice-over priority. The developers are also working on multiplayer enhancements like emotes and less-laggy proximity voice chat, alongside a major content drop featuring a new zone, creatures, resources, and story.
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Subnautica 2 Dev Reveals What to Expect From Upcoming Early Access 1.1 Update
Unknown Worlds has revealed details about the upcoming 1.1 update for the early access survival game Subnautica 2. The update will introduce a new vehicle and a new region focused on the Collector Leviathan.
Unknown Worlds outline a bunch of incoming small Subnautica 2 updates including predator behaviour adjustments and proximity chat
Unknown Worlds has outlined upcoming updates for Subnautica 2, including adjustments to predator behavior, the addition of proximity voice chat, and improvements to the biomods system. The developer also teased the return of the Prawn Suit from the original game in a future region update.
Subnautica 2 studio "hard at work" on new updates as it shares more details on the features its 4 million players can expect next
Developer Unknown Worlds is actively working on updates for Subnautica 2, which has reached 4 million players. Upcoming improvements include enhancements to the Biomod system, wrecks, parasite encounters, and voiceover priorities. New social features like proximity voice chat and character customization are also planned, alongside the first major early access content drop featuring a new region, creatures, resources, and a new chassis. The studio aims to implement these changes without requiring players to restart their existing saves.
What to expect from Subnautica 2 update 1.1
Unknown Worlds is preparing the 1.1 update for the early access survival game Subnautica 2, which will introduce new creatures, resources, a new biome called "The home of the Collector Leviathan," and the return of the Prawn Suit. This update will also include a progression and story-driven extension to the game's adventure, with Design Lead Anthony Gallegos describing it as the "scariest the game has been yet."
Subnautica 2's next region will be its "scariest" yet, but it hides the chassis we've all been waiting for
Unknown Worlds Design Lead Anthony Gallegos shared details about the upcoming first major early access update for Subnautica 2, Update 1.1. This update will introduce a new, "scariest" region featuring the Collector Leviathan and a highly requested chassis, likely the PRAWN Suit. The update also includes improvements to the Biomod system, performance, multiplayer features like emotes and proximity voice chat, and expanded player customization.
Subnautica 2's first major update "brings back one of the most requested player experiences" and will be…
Unknown Worlds design lead Anthony Gallegos teased that Subnautica 2's next major content drop for its early access version will reintroduce a highly requested player experience, likely the PRAWN Suit. The update will also feature a new region with creatures and resources, aiming to be the scariest the game has been yet, and will include quality-of-life improvements like proximity chat.
Subnautica 2 promises to add 'one of the most requested' features, but sorry, it's not a knife you can…
Unknown Worlds Entertainment is planning future updates for the early access survival game Subnautica 2, including the highly requested Prawn Suit from the original game. While a combat knife for players to kill hostile creatures is not planned, creature aggression has been balanced. The developer is also working on improving multiplayer proximity chat and adding emotes.
Roadmaps and Plans
Several games have announced upcoming content and updates. The Dark West will have a demo available on June 10th. MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls revealed that The Knights of Doom are joining the roster. Additionally, a developer vlog for Subnautica 2 has been released.
Unknown Worlds talk about what’s coming to Subautica 2 in Early Access
Unknown Worlds has detailed upcoming updates for Subnautica 2's Early Access period, focusing on expanding core systems, adding co-op features like proximity voice chat and character customization, and introducing new content such as a vehicle and explorable region. The developers are prioritizing player feedback, particularly regarding the game's approach to vulnerability and survival over traditional combat, aiming to improve creature encounters and player mitigation tools.
UNKNOWN WORLDS OUTLINES WHAT’S NEXT FOR SUBNAUTICA 2
Unknown Worlds has shared details on the future of Subnautica 2, focusing on improvements and new features for its Early Access period. Upcoming updates will enhance core systems, introduce social features like proximity voice chat and expanded customization, and a larger content update featuring a new vehicle and region. Player feedback is actively shaping the game's development, with the team prioritizing community input throughout Early Access.
Subnautica 2 reveals massive new update plans
Developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment has revealed plans for upcoming updates to Subnautica 2, including quality-of-life improvements, expanded customization, and enhanced co-op features like proximity voice chat. The first major content update will introduce a new region, creatures, resources, and story content, with the developers aiming for compatibility with existing saves.
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'They're building real momentum and player trust' — This former Xbox exec is a big fan of recent…
Former Xbox executive Laura Fryer praises Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's strategic decisions, including the rebranding to 'XBOX' and the implementation of the Player Voice system, as smart moves to rebuild player trust and investment. She emphasizes the importance of listening to fan feedback and allowing public input to foster loyalty and passion within both the player base and development teams.
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The Lost Wild's lead designer Gary Napper emphasizes a design philosophy of respecting dinosaurs as living creatures rather than monsters, drawing parallels to his work on Alien: Isolation. Unlike Alien: Isolation's focus on player power fantasy, The Lost Wild aims to make players feel vulnerable and encourage non-violent interaction with the prehistoric inhabitants of its island setting.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Review
Subnautica 2's Early Access release offers a challenging co-op survival experience on an alien ocean world. Players must manage resources, build underwater bases, and explore to uncover the fate of a missing crew, though inventory management can feel tedious early on. Despite minor bugs, the game delivers an atmospheric and engaging experience.
Subnautica 2 devs were glad it worked out after all the scary headlines about delays, but they weren't paying much…
Lead designer Anthony Gallegos expressed relief that Subnautica 2 succeeded despite significant development challenges, including delays and a lawsuit involving parent company Krafton. He stated that the development team remained focused on creating the best possible game, driven by their passion for the Subnautica franchise.
