Submerge Yourself with Subnautica: Below Zero PS5 Gameplay

Under the sea

by Sammy Barker Fri 30th Apr 2021

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Sony kickstarted its State of Play presentation earlier today with a few minutes of Subnautica: Below Zero gameplay on PlayStation 5. The trailer delves into a few details about the next-gen release, confirming support for the next-gen DualSense controller, which will add immersion to your underwater antics through haptic feedback.

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Don’t forget, if you already own the original Subnautica, then you’ll also be eligible for a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade. Check out all the new footage above.

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As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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ILikeStake
Fri 30th Apr 2021

Pretty sweet they just gave this away and now we get the update too!

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2cents
Fri 30th Apr 2021

Awesome! Was hoping for a reason to play this on PS5 instead of pc and this sealed the deal!!

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WiiWareWave
Fri 30th Apr 2021

@get2sammyb You guys sure do withhold information to try to force people to upgrade to PS5. This sequel to Subnautica is coming to the PS4 as well for those who don't know.

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rpg2000
Fri 30th Apr 2021

@TowaHerschel7 There is no need to be over-dramatic. The title of the video clearly states it is for both, PS4 and PS5. Also, no one is forcing anyone to upgrade just because the article didn't state the game was coming to PS4 as well... c'mon.

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Alan_cartridge_
Fri 30th Apr 2021

@TowaHerschel7 That is one hell of an accusation. What would would they gain from people upgrading? PS4 or PS5 it's all Playstation.

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Spoonman-2
Fri 30th Apr 2021

@ILikeStake

Subnautica was free, below zero isn’t, as far as I’m aware?

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danlk1ng
Fri 30th Apr 2021

Sorry but the sentence "if you already own the original Subnautica, then you’ll also be eligible for a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade" is completely incorrect. You don't get the sequel free on PS5 if you already own the original game - you get the sequel free on PS5 if you buy the sequel (not the original game) for PS4

Edit: ok, not entirely incorrect I didn't realise the original game was being upgraded

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ILikeStake
Fri 30th Apr 2021

@Spoonman-2 I wasn't talking about the sequel, just the original game update, the one we got for free a few weeks ago. Or maybe I'm confused and only the sequel has a free upgrade?

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Bunchesopuppies
Fri 30th Apr 2021

@ILikeStake nope that’s right. As it stands the PS5 version is extremely unstable, lotsa repeatable crashes. It’s not rest mode friendly or even app switcher. The loading screen takes about a minute or more to load, but other than that fun game with an easy platinum.

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ILikeStake
Fri 30th Apr 2021

@Bunchesopuppies I didn't think the PS5 version was out until May 14?

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tameshiyaku
Fri 30th Apr 2021

This looks very cool, but I just don't get why I have to choose between 4k or 60fps for an indie title, that has also been developed for last gen, on a ps5!?!? Shouldn't this brand new console be able to handle both things with ease? If a game comes later in the dev cycle with crazy visual fidelity then I would understand that compromises need to be made, but not at this point and with such games.