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.

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Subnautica 2 Adds Deterrents, Plans Major Content Updates

Subnautica 2 has received an update introducing creature deterrents and quality-of-life improvements. Future content will include new biomes, vehicles, and social features. The developers are prioritizing player feedback for ongoing development.

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Subnautica 2's olive branch to fend off threats is just enough to preserve the terrorUnknown 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. PC GamesN · 6 days ago
Subnautica 2's first proper update is coming tomorrow, bringing in much needed creature behaviour changes and moreSubnautica 2's first major update, launching July 8th, introduces significant changes to creature behavior, including improved flinches and stunned states, to make player interactions more impactful. The update also adds more early-game biolabs for Biomod swapping, creature scanning for passive biomod slots, clearer PDA navigation with audio log playback, and new personal storage options. Rock Paper Shotgun · 7 days ago
Subnautica 2 studio "hard at work" on new updates as it shares more details on the features its 4 million players can expect nextDeveloper 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. Eurogamer · about 1 month ago