Subnautica 2 set to incorporate multiplayer and “enhanced replayability”

Replace – February 8: Added remark from Unknown Worlds.

Subnautica 2 is already one among my most anticipated upcoming PC video games, so information that the sequel to the outstanding underwater survival sport and its follow-up Subnautica: Beneath Zero will function the choice for co-op multiplayer is extremely welcome. Together with these new particulars are additional affirmation as to once we’ll begin to see extra of what to anticipate from the subsequent sport.

Subnautica 2 follows on from the beloved survival video games from developer Unknown Worlds Leisure – the primary holding onto an ‘overwhelmingly constructive’ 96% Steam ranking from over 233,000 critiques, whereas frosty sequel Beneath Zero additionally maintains a really respectable 91% consumer rating. Now, because of a report from writer Krafton, finest identified for his or her work on PUBG but additionally publishing upcoming Sims rival Inzoi and the cell model of Darkish and Darker, we have now a couple of extra key particulars.

Within the Krafton fourth quarter earnings launch for 2023 (noticed by The Loadout), the writer’s “strategic titles for 2024” embrace a list for Subnautica 2, which it describes as a “multiplayer sequel to the unique IP pursuing fandom snowballing.”

It’s actually true that the collection has continued to develop in recognition through the years by phrase of mouth; its constructive reception grew so robust that I even put apart my dislike for deep water in video games to sink into its depths, and felt extremely rewarded by its cautious pacing and sense of perilous marvel.

Below the extra particulars, Krafton notes that the brand new sport will use Unreal Engine 5, and lists the choice for both single-player or co-op with as much as 4 gamers whole “to uncover the mysteries on a wholly new alien planet.” Apparently, it additionally means that Subnautica 2 will use a “Recreation as a service mannequin with enhanced replayability.” Fairly what that can translate to is unclear, however the first sport’s comparatively pre-defined, narrative-driven construction did make it much less suited to repeat playthroughs.

Replace: Developer Unknown Worlds has issued a press release clarifying a number of particulars concerning the upcoming sport. It says, “Whereas among the information is thrilling, we’d wish to make clear [that] early entry just isn’t supposed for launch in 2024, however we plan to share much more data later this 12 months.”

It additionally emphasizes that Subnautica 2 is not going to be multiplayer-focused, and that co-op can be “a wholly optionally available approach to play the sport” alongside single-player. Relating to the “video games as a service” remark, it explains, “we merely plan to repeatedly replace the sport for a few years to come back, similar to the earlier two Subnautica video games. No season passes. No battle passes. No subscription.”

The primary particulars for Subnautica 2 early entry are at present anticipated to reach in 2024 – we’ll you should definitely preserve you updated on additional particulars as we get them. Within the meantime, you should definitely browse one of the best Subnautica mods to boost the unique sport, or browse extra of one of the best crafting video games to maintain you busy.

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