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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,…
Single-use Capsules - regular update v0.20
Today, 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 Notes 0.19.6
Balancing “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…
Proximity Chat is now available (regular update v0.19)
Proximity 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…
Regular Update v0.18
Today, 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…
Spring Sale: -20% on Species: Unknown
As 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…
Regular Update v0.17
Today, 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 NOTES 0.16.4
Fixed 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…
Regular Update v0.16
Today 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…
Multiplayer Server Downtime - scheduled 05 March at 2:00 AM ET (max 3hours)
Due 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…
You are now more than 250.000 players!
We 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…
PATCH NOTES 0.15.17
Fixed 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 NOTES 0.15.16
Changed Fixed inconsistencies in specimens’ navigation with open/closed doors Fixed all players stuck in black screen if one client disconnects during vortex cinematics
Regular update v0.15.0
Today 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…
PATCH NOTES 0.14.5
Fixed Fixed one colored canister (lab) which could disappear
[Devlog] 2 weeks of lab: what we observed and what we are working on
[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…
PATCH NOTES 0.14.4
Fixed 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…
The Lab Update is live : a new quarter is now available
A 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 NOTES 0.13.15
Fixed 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…
Devlog: about the Lab
The 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…
