Player Discovery

Subnautica 2 devs say it's 'an exploration game first,' expanding on the first game's 'masterclass' in designing player-driven discovery

Developers at Unknown Worlds state that Subnautica 2 prioritizes exploration over its survival mechanics, aiming to recapture the player-driven discovery of the original game. New features like ocean currents and updated graphics with dynamic lighting are intended to create a fresh sense of danger and wonder in the alien underwater world.