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Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC out next month adds underwater areas, base building, and a giant evil robot
Crimson Desert's first DLC, 'Charting the Unknown,' is set to release next month on October 15, 2026. The expansion will introduce new mechanics such as base building and underwater exploration, including navigating the sea and interacting with marine life. The trailer also teased a giant evil robot.
Dive Beneath the Surface in Grounded 2’s Biggest Update Yet: Into the Abyss
Grounded 2 has released its largest content update to date, titled 'Into the Abyss,' introducing a vast underwater adventure with new diving gear, underwater base building, and dangerous new creatures. The update also marks the game's launch on PlayStation 5, expanding its community during the Early Access development period. Players can now explore new areas beneath Skunk Pond, including underwater caverns and the mysterious Abyss, with new traversal options like the amphibious Toe Biter Buggy.
Murky Divers Sends You To Dispose Of Corpses In The Deep Sea
Murky Divers, a co-op underwater horror game developed and published by Embers, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players are tasked with disposing of evidence from Pharma Corps' failed experiments in deep-sea labs, facing limited oxygen, poor visibility, and hostile creatures. The game supports solo play up to eight players and features procedurally generated wrecks for replayability.
The Subminer – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Subminer is an upcoming atmospheric underwater drilling roguelite where players pilot a submarine through procedurally generated caves on Enceladus. Players will mine resources, upgrade their submarine and suit, and face dangerous creatures and environmental hazards. A beta sign-up is currently available for players to request access to a playtest.
The Elder Scrolls Online Prepares to Set Sail for Adventure with High Seas of Tamriel, Its Most Ambitious Experiment in Years
The Elder Scrolls Online is preparing for its ambitious "High Seas of Tamriel" in-game event, which will introduce naval combat and underwater exploration as part of its new seasonal update model. Game Director Nick Giacomini and Associate Design Director Jason Barnes discussed how this event represents a significant experiment for the game, moving away from traditional event structures to offer a more destination-focused experience with both solo and group play options. The developers aim to blend familiar Elder Scrolls elements with new mechanics, with the potential for successful features to be expanded upon in the future.
SUBSELF: Lies Deep announced. Descend into the depths during Steam Ocean Fest and uncover what should have remained forgotten.
SUBSELF: Lies Deep, a psychological underwater horror game, has been announced for PC via Steam with a playable demo available during Steam Ocean Fest. Players will explore a mysterious, abandoned research facility in the depths of an alien ocean, managing resources and confronting psychological horror. The game is set to release on Steam in 2026.
New footage from the upcoming SIRENS demo showcases a Nordic island.
New footage from the upcoming demo of the narrative-driven underwater exploration game Sirens showcases a detailed Nordic island environment. The game, developed by Silent Lamb Studio, will debut in Early Access on Steam for PC. Players will explore both the underwater world and the island, interacting with its inhabitants and uncovering its secrets.
This new deep-sea roguelike turns mining into a survival horror grind
The Subminer, a new deep-sea roguelike from developer Tech Turtles and publisher Yogscast Games, blends survival horror with mining mechanics. Set on the icy moon Enceladus, players pilot a bio-droid's submarine to explore procedurally generated depths, gather resources, and evade mysterious creatures. The game, which emphasizes a 'Live. Dive. Repeat.' loop, is set to launch on Steam in 2026.
Meet Nyr! - one of the mermaids from SIRENS
Silent Lamb Studio has released a new trailer showcasing Nyr, a mermaid character from their upcoming underwater exploration and narrative-driven game, Sirens. The game will launch in Early Access on Steam and features mermaid customization, melee combat, and boss battles. The studio, formed in 2019, consists of industry veterans who have worked on titles like Lords of the Fallen and Outriders.
Is a blizzardy Skyrim return persuading me to retry Elder Scrolls Online? Not really, but naval combat and underwater exploration might
Zenimax has revealed upcoming content for The Elder Scrolls Online, including naval combat and underwater exploration planned for 2026. New Thieves Guild and Sheogorath-themed quests are set to arrive in summer 2025, following a 'season zero' event in April. The developer also teased a return to a blizzardy Skyrim-like zone for early 2027.
