Source: KRAFTON

KRAFTON announced on the 5th that Subnautica 2, developed by its creative studio Unknown Worlds, has released its eighth developer log video.

In the video, Subnautica 2 Lead Designer Anthony Gallegos appeared to detail the results of recent hotfixes and outline the short- and mid-to-long-term update roadmap. Based on user feedback, the team focused on improvements to exploration and survival, such as increasing resource deposits and adjusting the frequency and damage of predator attacks.

The video also previewed upcoming small-scale updates. These include improvements to the Biomods system—which enhances physical adaptation to changing environments—by expanding passive slots, as well as new options to increase the variety of early-game survival strategies. Furthermore, in response to active requests from multiplayer users, the team announced that proximity voice chatting, Emotes, and Character Customization features are currently in development. Plans for a large-scale content update were also revealed, including the opening of a new region inhabited by the Collector Leviathan and the introduction of new vehicles.

Fernando Melo, Executive Producer of Subnautica 2, stated that player feedback and voices are the most important milestones guiding the direction of Subnautica 2. He added that Unknown Worlds has been quickly reflecting player feedback through two hotfixes in the first week since launch, and will continue to prioritize user opinions through its 'Open Development' approach by incorporating desired content and experiences into mid-to-long-term updates.

Lee Jin-hyung, a director at KRAFTON, stated that the company is listening to players worldwide and that feedback collected from each region serves as a key benchmark for determining the direction of game stability and balance improvements. He added that KRAFTON will actively support the game to ensure it remains a long-beloved title in the global market by balancing community feedback from regions including Asia, North America, and Europe.

Subnautica 2, developed by Unknown Worlds—founded by Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire—is the official sequel to the Subnautica series, which pioneered the marine survival genre. Set on an alien planet different from its predecessor, the game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 to bring its unknown ecosystem to life with vivid graphics. Additionally, for the first time in the series, it introduces a co-op mode for up to four players, offering an expanded sense of immersion as players devise survival strategies and share the achievements of exploration with friends.

Subnautica 2 is currently available to global users on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox Series X|S.