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"AAA publishers are abusing Early Access," RPG dev says, and Steam games like Subnautica 2 and Path of Exile have warped "the landscape and players' expectations"
Denis Dyack, CEO of Apocalypse Studios, argues that AAA publishers are abusing the Early Access model, leading to skewed player expectations that disadvantage independent developers. He cites Subnautica 2 and Path of Exile as examples of games that have changed the landscape, making it harder for smaller teams like his own with Deadhaus Sonata to gain market impact. While acknowledging Early Access's potential for experimentation, Dyack believes its current use by large publishers undermines its collaborative purpose.
"Developers need to treat Early Access like a real launch, because players do" – Early Access games are on the rise, but so are player expectations
The article discusses the increasing trend of games launching in Early Access on Steam, noting a significant rise in titles and player expectations. Developers like those behind Valheim, Subnautica, and Hades have found success with the model, but others like Deadhaus Sonata have faced backlash due to unmet quality standards. The piece highlights the challenges smaller developers face against larger publishers and emphasizes the need for transparency and a clear vision when using Early Access.
Subnautica 2’s next major early access update promises to bring ‘one of the scariest regions ever done’
Subnautica 2's upcoming major early access update, referred to as "EA 2," will introduce one of the scariest regions ever created for the game, according to creative director Anthony Gallegos. The update will also feature new creature behaviors, a new Sea Frog vehicle chassis, additional biomods, a new round room for bases, and more story elements.
Subnautica 2 adding its "scariest" region ever in next major update, the developers say
Unknown Worlds has announced a significant update for Subnautica 2, introducing its "scariest" region yet, new story elements, and updated Leviathan behaviors. The update also adds a Frog chassis for the submersible and a new underwater dash ability when wearing fins. This update marks the beginning of the game's "Early Access 2.0" phase, though a specific release date has not yet been provided.
Subnautica 2's next major update adds "the scariest region we've ever done", together with frog mechs and a very welcome tweak for dashing
Subnautica 2 is preparing for its "early access 2.0" update, which will introduce a new, reportedly very scary region, a new creature, and the "Frog" chassis, a submersible with arms and legs. The update also includes new biomods and a welcome tweak allowing players to dash while wearing fins. Developer Unknown Worlds has not yet provided a release date for these additions.
Subnautica 2 is heading for 'Early access 2.0,' which brings 'one of our scariest regions we've ever…
Subnautica 2 is preparing for an "early access 2.0" update, which Unknown Worlds creative director Anthony Gallegos describes as its most substantial yet. This update will introduce a new playable region with new biomes, story elements, creatures, and a scarier region described as dark and threatening. The Collector Leviathan's behavior will also be updated to be scarier.
Subnautica 2 – “The Voyage to Early Access 2 Begins” Overview Trailer
Creative Director Anthony Gallegos introduced a new developer vlog series, "The Voyage to Early Access 2," for Subnautica 2. The video offers sneak peeks and sets the stage for the upcoming content update, which will bring the game to Early Access.
Subnautica 2’s Next Update is Its “Most Substantial Yet” With a New Region, Story Content, and More
Unknown Worlds Entertainment is preparing the "most substantial" Early Access 2.0 update for Subnautica 2, which has sold over five million copies. Creative director Anthony Gallegos revealed the update will introduce a new, frightening region with multiple biomes, new story content expanding on colonists and other beings, and additional creatures. The update, currently without a release date, will also feature new Biomods and a Dash function for Fins.
Dave and Bancho Dive Into Subnautica 2’s Proteus
Mintrocket announced a free DLC crossover pack for Dave the Diver, featuring content from Subnautica 2, scheduled for early 2027. The expansion will send characters Dave and Bancho to Subnautica 2's ocean moon, Proteus, introducing new creatures and an encounter with the Leviathan. The DLC can be wishlisted on Steam.
Dave the Diver is wrapping up its DLC plans with an aquatically appropriate Subnautica 2 collab
Dave the Diver is collaborating with Subnautica 2 for new DLC, which will allow players to explore Subnautica's ocean moon with its alien wildlife. Mintrocket studio director Jaeho Hwang stated the collaboration makes sense due to both games being set underwater, while Subnautica 2 creative director Anthony Gallegos called it a "love letter" to both franchises. Details on a potential counter-appearance in Subnautica 2 are scarce, as the latter is still in early access.
DAVE THE DIVER Is Going Full Subnautica For Its Final DLC
Mintrocket announced that Dave the Diver's final DLC, the Subnautica 2 Content Pack, will be a free expansion releasing in early 2027. Developed in collaboration with Unknown Worlds Entertainment, this crossover will send players to the ocean moon Proteus, featuring new creatures, recipes, and a Leviathan from Subnautica 2. This marks the end of planned DLC for Dave the Diver, with the studio citing player requests for a Subnautica collaboration.
"It's clear that we both adore one another's games a lot" - Dave the Diver and Subnautica 2 team up for a crossover made in heaven
Mintrocket and Unknown Worlds have announced a crossover DLC for Dave the Diver and Subnautica 2, set for release in early 2027. The free DLC will bring Subnautica 2's ocean moon of Proteus into Dave the Diver, featuring iconic creatures and new discoveries. Both studios expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the shared underwater themes and distinct gameplay approaches.
Huge Subnautica 2 co-op patch adds proximity chat and a revive system as devs promise a "new region" and…
Unknown Worlds has released the Buddy System update for Subnautica 2, introducing proximity chat and a player revive system to enhance the co-op experience. While this update focuses on multiplayer features, the developers have confirmed that a larger update featuring a new region, story content, and vehicles is still in development for the early access title.
Subnautica 2's latest 1.2 update is friend focused—finally adding the key mechanic to any great multiplayer…
Subnautica 2's upcoming 1.2 update, focusing on friend-oriented features, will introduce proximity chat, allowing players to communicate locally with voice chat that degrades with distance. The update also includes player emotes for expressing emotions, improved inventory sharing for easier loot access, and player revives to help downed teammates.
Subnautica 2's new "buddy system" update just made co-op a lot more immersive
Unknown Worlds has released update 1.2 for Subnautica, introducing a "buddy system" to enhance the co-op experience. The update adds proximity voice chat, emotes, player trading, and revive mechanics. It also includes quality-of-life improvements like a new Tracking Tag item and UI enhancements for building, with further content planned for a future update.
Subnautica 2 Adds Proximity Chat, Inventory Sharing, and Tracking Tags on August 19th
Subnautica 2's upcoming Update 1.2, launching August 19th, will introduce several new co-op features and quality-of-life improvements. These include proximity voice chat, inventory sharing, player emotes, revives, and tracking tags. The update also enhances HUD icons and hints at future content like a new vehicle and region in Update 2.0.
Subnautica 2 studio isn't backing down on fish murder, but you can at least stun them now thanks to game's first major update
Unknown Worlds has released the first major update, 'Adaptive Measures,' for Subnautica 2's early access period. This update introduces the ability to stun certain creatures using the Sonic Resonator, offering players a defensive option without outright killing them, a design choice the studio strongly supports. The update also includes improvements to creature flinching, BioMods, wreck gameplay, PDA clarity, and audio prioritization, with multiplayer features and a significant content drop planned for later updates.
Subnautica 2’s Adaptive Measures update brings quality-of-life for wrecks, creature interactions, and progression
The Adaptive Measures patch for Subnautica 2 introduces quality-of-life improvements, including changes to wrecks, creature interactions, and earlier access to the biolab. Future updates will add proximity voice chat and expand game content. Creative director Anthony Gallegos highlighted these upcoming features.
Subnautica 2's olive branch to fend off threats is just enough to preserve the terror
Unknown Worlds has released a significant update for Subnautica 2, focusing on quality-of-life improvements and new deterrents against hostile creatures. While permanent solutions for predators are not yet available, players can now better fend them off with improved flinch reactions and a stunning Sonic Resonator. The update also introduces new biolabs for biomod discovery and a personal storage chest, with larger features like multiplayer and new biomes planned for later releases.
Subnautica 2 update finally lets players fight the fish, but you won't be able to kill them as Unknown Worlds sticks to a key principle of the survival game
Unknown Worlds has detailed the Early Access 1.1 update for Subnautica 2, introducing 'creature mitigation' that allows players to interact with and stun aggressive fauna using the Survival Multi-Tool and Sonic Resonator, rather than kill them. This update addresses player feedback while adhering to the developers' principle of not making it a 'killing game'.
