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Life Below

Also known as Life Below, lb, life below

Life Below is a refreshing twist on the city-building genre, set beneath the waves. Shape thriving coral reefs, revive collapsing ecosystems, and grow a living seascape in a heartfelt narrative by Rhianna Pratchett. You are the ocean's final hope.

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25 Jun 2026

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The Calmer Waters Update is Here – Time To Go With the Flow!

We’re excited to bring you the Calmer Waters update, a highly requested relaxed game mode where you'll still encounter hazards, but they'll always appear at their lowest severity, and there will be a much longer gap bet…

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June 2026
More fixes in Update 1.1.3!Hey Reef Guardians! We are pleased to share an update resolving issues some players have been experiencing - we are so sorry and thank you so much for flagging the issues so quickly. Fixes include: Corrupted zone temper…Announcementv1.1.31 changeGameplay17d ago
Hey Reef Guardians! We have been working hard to make sure bugs are fixed and looking at more balance feedback we've received. Again, we can't thank you all enough for all the bug reporting and wonderful reviews and fee…v1.1.117 changes6 numericFixPatch notes21d ago
Thank you so much everyone for all your feedback since launch! It's been really incredible to see everyone getting into the game and your screenshots. We really appreciate that you want to spend time with this underwate…v1.1.022 changesFixServerPatch notes22d ago
May 2026
Life Below is Out Now!We’re incredibly proud to announce that Life Below has launched and is all yours! Restore fragile ecosystems, grow vibrant coral reefs, and bring life back to the ocean in this atmospheric underwater city builder. Guide…Announcement1 changeGameplay26 May 2026
Whale and Dolphin Conservation x Life BelowReef Guardians! With just 8 days until launch, we’re excited to announce a partnership with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) to make a special supporter pack available on launch day alongside the game. This charity…Announcement2 changesGameplay18 May 2026
Introducing the Special Edition!We’re excited to reveal the ultimate way to dive deeper into Life Below! This special edition celebrates the world you’ve helped shape and the creativity behind it. We have put a lot of effort and love into creating the…Announcement11 May 2026
April 2026
The Ocean Awaits... Life Below Launches May 26!Hey Reef Guardians! We’re excited to announce that Life Below is launching exclusively for PC on 26th May 2026! Check out the brand new trailer for a closer look at the dangers you’ll be encountering beneath the waves:…Announcement2 changesGameplayBalance16 Apr 2026
March 2026
Tales from the Tides - February Dev LogReef Guardians, we are back again to share updates on what’s been happening beneath the waves! We were super excited to share the playtest with you last month and we’re extremely happy with how it was received. We were…Announcement6 changesGameplayBalance06 Mar 2026
February 2026
We Want Your Life Below QuestionsCalling all Guardians! With the Playtest wrapped up, we want to hear from you! Whether you are curious about the world, systems, narrative, or even the history of development of Life Below, this is your chance to ask th…Announcement24 Feb 2026
Thank You for an Incredible Playtest!Guardians! Thank you so much for taking part in the Life Below Playtest. We received an incredible amount of feedback and we’re excited to carry this forward as we continue to develop the final game. Your bug reports ha…Announcement1 changeGameplay23 Feb 2026
Crafting the Sound of Life Below with JulieIt’s time for Episode 2 of our ‘Beneath the Reef’ Developer video series and in this episode we are chatting to Julie, the composer and sound designer behind Life Below, to dive into the fascinating process of creating…Announcement3 changesUI/audio11 Feb 2026

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