
Related: How Subnautica: Below Zero Is Better Than The First Game Despite the popularity of Subnautica, further installments have yet to be announced, leaving fans to speculate on the future of the series. Below Zero adds new content to the original story, with players returning to Planet 4546B and exploring the icy, arctic regions not accessible in the first game. Like the first game, Subnautica: Below Zero began in early access, before achieving a full launch in 2021. It’s also slated to release for PS4 by Holiday 2018, with the Xbox One version being handled by Panic Button (who brought DOOM and Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus to Nintendo Switch).Since the launch of Subnautica, Unknown Worlds has also released the follow-up title Subnautica: Below Zero. Subnautica was fairly well received when it launched for PC (its aggregate user reviews on Steam are “Very Positive”). We will then begin releasing consistent content updates, carefully crafting the game based on your feedback - just like the original Subnautica.” The devs stated, “In the coming months, we will release an unfinished, early version of Below Zero in Early Access. Interestingly, there will be an orbital station which is “designed to provide a sustainable environment for research personnel stationed far from Federation space.” The reference to Alterra, which was mentioned as the protagonist’s employer in the first game, also seems to indicate more of a planned expedition.Īs for how players will experience Subnautica: Below Zero, it will go into Steam Early Access later in 2018. We’re still in early stages and nothing is set in ice.” We are also exploring new ones, such as thermal management, and more voiced dialogue at the core of the plot. “We are keeping the core gameplay mechanics, such as base building and open-ended exploration.

“The concept of Below Zero is still developing,” the devs said. Along with the first game’s core mechanics, a few new ones will come into play. This takes place after the events of the first game.


Over on the official site, the developer talked about how the player will head to planet 4546B. Though the developer offered a few details before, such as heading to a brand new Arctic planet, we finally get to see some concept art (which you can see at the bottom of the post) and learn more about the story. After releasing Subnautica in January 2018 after several years in Steam Early Access, Unknown Worlds Entertainment has announced a standalone follow-up – Subnautica: Below Zero.
