A sequel to spooky crafting sim Subnautica has surfaced unexpectedly and looks set to begin preparatory test dives in the future. That's according to a recent earnings report from publisher Krafton, which developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment later clarified.
GameWatcher initially reported that the sequel would be out in 2024, citing information provided in Krafton's 2023 financial earnings report, but clarifying information from the developer has since been published. GameWatcher maintains that the document viewed placed the sequel in a 2024 release window, which Unknown Worlds disputes, and said more information would be coming later this year.
Whatever the case, some light was shed on the direction of the next game (which was not officially named). In addition to a dedicated and atmospheric single-player mode, four-player co-op sessions will be possible and entirely optional. It will not be a service game, with no season passes, battle passes, or subscription, likely launching in Early Access like the original.
Did you play the original Subnautica or Below Zero, and did you find the experience as terrifying as we did? Would you be interested in diving into a sequel? Let us know in the comments section below.
[source unknownworlds.com, via gamewatcher.com]
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This is gonna make a splash.
Loved the original, excellent survival/crafting game, and a Stardew Valley-level timesink. I need to take a look at the second one, but I heard wasn’t quite as good. I’ll certainly keep and eye on this one.
VR would be amazing for this one
I'll be keeping an eye on this! I'm yet to play Below Zero, but I absolutely loved the first game. It gave me Outer Wild story vibes, just in the ocean instead of space.
"Optional coop" means the story is single player, but up to 3 other people can join and help break the immersion.
@DrVenture69 Honestly, I'd argue the 2nd game is unique enough on its own that it's hard to do an apple to apples as there are qualities of the 2nd that do blow the 1st out of the water.
The 1st had a larger map, and maybe some more content. The story was also better as the 2nd felt more forced and not as interesting.
The 2nd, while smaller, has tremendously better map design and the ocean is far more lively than the 1st. The extra on foot land content wasn't too bad either, and base content was improved. It's definitely worth playing, not for the story though.
If they can combine the best qualities of the 1st and 2nd they will have an absolute hit on their hands.
@robb213 interesting. I prefer atmosphere over story anyway so I’ll give it a look. Thanks
@maybemaybemaybe the first one on pcvr was amazing. Brought the nervousness of the ocean to a whole other level. Hopefully they consider it. I think Below Zero was a little too beefed up to consider for VR at the time, but perhaps they would consider this new one for PSVR2
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