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Species: Unknown

Also known as Species: Unknown, species unknown, species-unknown

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16 May 2026

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A new specimen arrives on May 21st

The 0.21 update will release on Thursday, May 21st. It introduces a new specimen aboard the HSS Hawking, marking the first major addition to the bestiary since the beginning of Early Access. We wanted to take a moment,…

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v0.2017d agoPatch notesToday, we are releasing update 0.20, an intermediate patch like the ones we plan to publish between major roadmap milestones throughout Early Access. This update introduces a new mission modifier, improves the readabili…Patch notesImpact 6018 changes
v0.19.620 Apr 2026Patch notesBalancing “No Map” modifier can’t happen on easy contracts “No Map” bonus bounty increased to 500 Fixed Fixed modifiers “Low Power System” and “No Map” now applied on bounty calculations Fixed “No Map” modifier icon now…Patch notesImpact 604 changes
v0.1916 Apr 2026Patch notesProximity Chat & Radio are now live: distance matters, walls matter. Today, we are releasing update 0.19. Proximity Chat is now live, bringing more tension, sometimes chaos, and unforgettable moments to your co-op sessi…Patch notesImpact 7013 changes
v0.1802 Apr 2026StoreToday, we are releasing update 0.18, an intermediate patch like the ones we plan to publish between major roadmap milestones. This update is based on feedback shared by players. It also includes new features, adjustment…StoreImpact 6512 changes
#F37F19 Mar 2026Patch notesAs part of the Steam Spring Sale, Species: Unknown is on sale for the first time since its Early Access release. This is simply the lowest price ever offered since launch 5 months ago. The perfect time to join the adven…Patch notesImpact 805 changes
v0.1719 Mar 2026Patch notesToday, we are releasing update 0.17, an intermediate patch like the ones we plan to publish between major roadmap milestones. This update is based on feedback shared by players. It also includes new features, adjustment…Patch notesImpact 7510 changes
v0.16.406 Mar 2026Patch notesFixed Fixed swimming creatures stuck outside their jars Potential fix of revolver sometimes absent in mission for client (causing interaction and animation bugs) Fixed wrong magazine size displayed in upgrade menu for P…Patch notesImpact 603 changes
v0.1605 Mar 2026SecurityToday we are releasing update 0.16, an intermediate patch similar to those we plan to publish between the major milestones of the roadmap. This update is based on feedback shared by players. It also includes new feature…SecurityImpact 9016 changes
#0CD302 Mar 2026AnnouncementDue to a Epic Online Service (EOS) update, the multiplayer servers will be taken offline Thursday, 5 March, at 2:00 AM ET (New York) / 08:00 CET (Paris) with maximum 3 hours of degraded availability. Official statement…AnnouncementImpact 753 changes
v250.00024 Feb 2026AnnouncementWe wanted to take a moment to say thank you: you are now more than 250,000 players on Species: Unknown. With 94% positive reviews and nearly 300,000 wishlists, these are numbers that feel incredible to us when we take t…AnnouncementImpact 502 changes
v0.15.1719 Feb 2026Patch notesFixed Fixed broken controller navigation on codex and genetic lab screens Fixed swimming creatures could not enter the flooded rooms in the machine area Fixed colored canister could get stuck in the floor in hydroponic…Patch notesImpact 604 changes
v0.15.1617 Feb 2026Patch notesChanged Fixed inconsistencies in specimens’ navigation with open/closed doors Fixed all players stuck in black screen if one client disconnects during vortex cinematicsPatch notesImpact 502 changes
v0.15.016 Feb 2026SecurityToday we are releasing update 0.15.0, a patch update like the ones we plan to publish between the major milestones of the roadmap. This update is based on feedback provided by players. It also includes adjustments, acce…SecurityImpact 9513 changes
v0.14.503 Feb 2026Patch notesFixed Fixed one colored canister (lab) which could disappearPatch notes1 changeFix
#6E0002 Feb 2026Event[Devlog] 2 weeks of Lab: what we observed and what we are working on The Lab has now been available for two weeks. First of all: thank you for your enthusiasm. Thank you as well for the time you have spent testing, disc…EventImpact 655 changes
v0.14.423 Jan 2026Patch notesFixed Fixed colored canister (lab) could spawn inside a wall Fixed weapons could spawn in walls Fixed objects thrown into anomalies (experimental labs) could get stuck and make the anomaly malfunction Fixed invisible ba…Patch notesImpact 604 changes
#999B22 Jan 2026Patch notesA brand-new playable quarter is available, inviting you back into Species: Unknown to explore, survive, and face new challenges. This update marks a step in the evolution of the game, with a fresh environment designed t…Patch notesImpact 8512 changes
v0.13.1512 Jan 2026Patch notesFixed Fixed some cases of the game being in OFFLINE status for no apparent reason (Note: fixed some cases, but not all) Fixed ID_008 stuck if IEM explosion is triggered in the vents Fixed possibility to climb on a table…Patch notesImpact 604 changes
#631419 Dec 2025Patch notesThe next major update for Species: Unknown is planned for late January. We are currently in the final production phase, and we wanted to take some time to share an update on the development of the Lab. This devlog is no…Patch notesImpact 755 changes