What Subnautica 2's Early Access 2.0 Means for Players

For players, EA 2 promises a major content drop with a full new region, expanded story, and scarier creatures. It also signals Unknown Worlds is pushing Subnautica 2's early access forward with its bi…

For players, EA 2 promises a major content drop with a full new region, expanded story, and scarier creatures. It also signals Unknown Worlds is pushing Subnautica 2's early access forward with its bi…

Key points - Subnautica 2 is preparing to move into 'early access 2.0,' its most substantial update since launching in early access last May. - The update adds a complete new playable region with several new biomes and new story elements. - Creative director Anthony Gallegos says the new region is 'one of our scariest regions we've ever done.' - The Collector Leviathan's behaviour is being updated to make it 'scarier than ever.' - Dash moves from a biomod to being built into your fins, and the Tadpole gets a new frog chassis.

Timeline - Last May: Subnautica 2 launched in early access. - Now: Unknown Worlds announces 'early access 2.0' in the first of a new vlog series. - EA 2 update: A new playable region with several biomes, new story elements, creatures, gadgets, and biomods arrives.

FAQ

Q: What is included in Subnautica 2's 'early access 2.0' update? A: A complete new playable region with several new biomes, new story elements, new creatures, new gadgets, new biomods, a dash change, and a new frog chassis for the Tadpole.

Q: Is the new region really that scary? A: According to creative director Anthony Gallegos, it's 'one of our scariest regions we've ever done' — dark, threatening, and beautiful at the same time.

Q: How is dash changing in Subnautica 2? A: Dash is moving from a biomod to being built right into your fins, so you no longer have to choose it over another active biomod.