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Subnautica Free Weekend & Series Sale
Hello Subnauts, With Subnautica 2's Early Access launch on the horizon, we're hosting a Free Weekend for Subnautica, the game that started it all. From April 2nd at 10:00 AM PT through April 6th at 9:59 AM PT, you can p…
Store4 changesMapsWorkshop - Subnautica
Subnautica Security Hotfix
We have released a hotfix that addresses a security-related concern raised to us by Unity. You can read more about the specific issue here: https://unity.com/security/sept-2025-01/ While the update patches out the flaw,…
Security4 changesFixGameplay - Subnautica
Subnautica 2025 Patch
We’re excited today to release a new patch for Subnautica! Thanks to some of the incredible development done on the mobile version of Subnautica, we were able to port that work across to other versions of the game. This…
Store15 changesFixGameplay - Subnautica
Subnautica 2 Early Access Coming 2025
We’re thrilled today to unveil the first teaser trailer for Subnautica 2 and announce that we’ll be heading to Early Access in 2025! 🥳 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS0vTRl_2PQ Store pages are now live and you can wi…
Store4 changesGameplay - Subnautica
Steam Deck Update Released!
Hi Subnauts, We’re thrilled to release an update today for Subnautica on Steam to improve compatibility with the Steam Deck. You’ll notice that Subnautica is now marked as ‘Verified’ on the Steam Store, which means that…
Store6 changesFixCompatibility - Subnautica
Subnautica Living Large Update
Hello Subnauts, We’re delighted to bring you the long-awaited 2.0 update to Subnautica across all platforms. This update has been a labor of love for the entire Subnautica team. As you might have seen in some of our pre…
Store31 changesFixGameplay - Subnautica
Minor Update B89 Released
This update changes the troubleshooting guide from being hosted on Steam to being hosted on our blog. Curious about our plans for Subnautica? Read our blog "What's Next for the Subnautica Series?" Sign up to the Develop…
Announcement1 changeServer - Subnautica
Subnautica Original Soundtrack Released
For the first time, the original Subnautica soundtrack is available to purchase from Steam. To make the soundtrack more readily available, we've moved the soundtrack from the game itself to additional content. If you al…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Subnautica
Below Zero Seaworthy Update
A new update is available for Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access. Visit the Seaworthy site to learn more! Uncover the mysteries of the all-new, fully voiced Crashed Ship story Enjoy the finalized soundtrack as you trav…
Store7 changesGameplayServer - Subnautica
Below Zero Relics of the Past Update
A new update is available for Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access. Visit the Relics of the Past site to learn more! Experience Below Zero’s story in its most complete form, now fully voiced! Check out Robin’s revamped l…
Store11 changesGameplayUI/audio - Subnautica
Below Zero Stranger Pings Update
A new update is available for Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access. Mystery awaits you in Stranger Pings. Investigate the abandoned Alterra bases, unlock new base decorations, experience new creature behaviors, and much…
Store13 changesGameplayServer - Subnautica
Subnautica Micro Update Released
Hello, Subnauts. A new update (B87) has just been released for Subnautica on the Steam, Epic, and Discord stores. We want to thanks you all once again for your continued feedback. This update contains further bug fixes…
Store15 changesFixGameplay - Subnautica
Below Zero Salad Days Update
A new update is available for Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access. Salad Days are here on 4546B! Grab a thermos of coffee, fire up the Recyclotron, and get ready for more ice-cold adventure... and salad. Visit the Salad…
Store13 changesGameplayUI/audio - Subnautica
Below Zero Frostbite Update
A new update is available for Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access. Start your brand new adventure on Planet 4546B with a revamped story and intro cinematic. Visit the Frostbite site to learn more! Experience the beginni…
Store14 changesGameplayPerformance - Subnautica
Lost Ship Update
A new update is available for Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access. Explore the Crashed Ship wreckage, descend into Deep Lilypads, experience the incredible beauty of the Aurora Borealis and more! Visit the Lost Ship sit…
Event6 changesGameplayBalance - Subnautica
Deep Dive Update
A new update is available for Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access. Explore several new underwater biomes and encounter the fearsome creatures that lurk in the depths, as your continued adventures unfold the secrets and…
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