Depth

Sinkhole joined Depth as a new community-created map from Fishy, alongside the substantial Containment map addition. The game also introduced Seasonal Leaderboards and a shortened Remix Event, while free Phantom and Osseus cosmetics added new rewards.

• Maps: Sinkhole added a new community-made arena, while Containment brought a new Blood and Gold map with revised visuals, extra gold, fewer shark entry points, new treasure-pickup models, and an additional ammo box and medkit location.
• Events and progression:
  • Seasonal Leaderboards introduced timed resets so newer players could compete for rankings.
  • Remix Event launched in a shortened format alongside the leaderboards, then received increased score gains to correct its modified progression track.
  • Hadal Orb rewards shifted from Mako Rider to Cetus Tau, following the community poll.
• Cosmetics: The free Phantom equipment skin pack added ghostly looks for weapons and equipment including the DPV, SPP-1, Heavyjet Revolver, Knife, AAP-8, Spear Pistol, P-11, ADS, and Bangstick. The free Osseus shark skin was also granted to all players indefinitely.
• Balance and abilities:
  • Iron Lunge became more expensive, cost 60 instead of 50, lasted 1.5 seconds instead of 3, reduced damage mitigation from 25% to 15%, and no longer reduced Bleed or Toxin damage.
  • Safe 4 had its health reduced from 8,000 to 5,000.
  • Thresher Azure gained working functionality for “Sharks with Frickin’ Laser Beams III-ply,” while the Devil’s Head crash and Containment win-tracking issue were fixed.

Tracked sources for Depth were limited between 2023-11-03 and 2024-11-03, with only 1 verified change captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Reduction of Server Regions and sits between Remix Repeating Event Launch on 2022-02-17 (seasonal_event) and Fixed crashing issue in Devil’s Head on 2026-05-07 (bug_fix), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2024-07-24 - Reduction of Server Regions: Reducing server regions to 3, ramping down Australia and Western USA servers as of August 1st, 2024..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Remix Repeating Event Launch on 2022-02-17 (seasonal_event).
• After this window: The next tracked activity was Fixed crashing issue in Devil’s Head on 2026-05-07 (bug_fix).

Depth Sunsetting Announcement arrived on January 18, 2022, stating that no further substantial content or balance updates were planned and that new paid DLC was very unlikely. The remaining stretch still brought back Classic Mode and delivered Retro-Future Christmas and Remix events with new weapons, cosmetics, and catch-up rewards.

• Sunset: The Depth Sunsetting Announcement ended expectations for major future additions, while No Future Paid DLC was described as very unlikely.
• Seasonal events: Three events supplied most of the year's playable additions.
  • Retro-Future Christmas added the Current Rifle, Toy Blaster, Scubateer Uniform, earnable Snowballs, and supporter rewards.
  • Repeating Events began rotating earlier event content so players could obtain missed skins.
  • Remix combined Chinese New Year, Halloween, and Christmas content, including a special high-tier treasure.
• Classic Mode: Classic Mode temporarily replaced Hide And Seek, restoring the launch-era ruleset.
• Event loot: Mako Rider gained a new Hadal Orb crafting option, while Dragon Dance PAT, Legendary Bull, and Aquatekk weapon skins appeared through Remix.
• Son of Zippy: The Son of Zippy Plush promotion offered the matching Son of Zippy in-game skin as a purchase bonus.

Sea of the Dead launched as the period’s biggest content beat, bringing Day of the Dead theming to the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea alongside new supporter rewards. Operation Seafog and Ragnarok also delivered distinct underwater themes, while Unearthly Sharks revived Spectre and Revenant as supernatural threats.

• Major events: Depth cycled through Spoils of Atlantis, Blood in the Pacific, St P.A.T.T.Y.’s Day Celebration, and Season’s Greetings, adding Atlantis raiding, Pacific combat, Viking-inspired rewards, and festive missions involving S.T.E.V.E.’s missing presents.
• New weapons and technology: Operation Seafog introduced DPV technology that let divers ride mechanical turtle companions, while Spoils of Atlantis added the Tentajet DPV and Titan Piercer Speargun. Sea of the Dead brought the Finger of Death speargun and the wider Unearthly Sharks feature, with Spectre and Revenant returning from their spiritual lairs.
• Event progression and rewards: Chinese Knot, Treasure Map, Jack-o’-lantern, and Snowball crafting let players convert event materials into Treasures or selected rewards. Year of the Ox plushie mines, themed deathcam borders, and supporter rewards provided additional seasonal unlocks.
• Trading and gameplay changes: Event skins from Spoils of Atlantis, Operation Seafog, Ragnarok, and Sea of the Dead became tradeable and marketable after their events, while Classic Weapons Waterproofing made the older arsenal usable during Operation Seafog.

Bigeye Thresher arrived as Depth’s biggest addition, bringing a new shark with a knockback-focused attack and the Deadeye skin. Haywire 3.0 also overhauled event rewards around S.T.E.V.E. control, Gear, and Treasures, while Thunderhead and the EMP Mine added a new electric combat theme.

• Bigeye Thresher: The new shark knocked back prey before delivering its killing blow, supported by dedicated knockback mechanics and the Deadeye Bigeye Thresher skin. The Legendary Bull Shark skin also added a kill-based visual upgrade.
• Haywire 3.0: Teams fought for control around S.T.E.V.E., with the first side to reach three points winning. The event added shark-position opportunities, bonus Gear for victories, and a Gear-and-Treasure reward system that replaced Crafting Tokens.
• Electric arsenal: The EMP Mine released a powerful electromagnetic pulse, while the Disorientating spear modifier shocked and disoriented sharks on contact. Thunderhead introduced an electric organ that pinned and shocked prey.
• Seasonal events:
  • Mutiny and Mutiny 2020 delivered pirate-themed rewards and supporter bonuses.
  • Spring Harvest 2020 used Chinese Knots to craft Red Envelope Treasures for Lunar New Year rewards.
  • Tails from the Void added alien-themed event rewards.
  • Hadal Horror offered Halloween rewards including a gravestone and Jack-o’-lantern.
  • Classic Mode temporarily replaced Blood And Gold and restored Depth’s original launch gameplay.

Snowfall was the biggest addition, bringing a new Antarctic map alongside the Blue shark, Heavyjet Revolver, Abyss - Treasure, and S.K.I.P. crafting Hadal. The Haywire 2.0 event and Copper shark later expanded the game with a new objective mechanic and another playable shark.

• Snowfall content drop:
  • Snowfall: Added the Antarctic Research Company map and its surrounding icy waters.
  • Blue: Introduced a nimble shark that sensed prey and helped teammates heal or perform hit-and-run attacks.
  • Heavyjet Revolver: Added a revolver that fired specialized large-calibre Microjets.
  • Abyss - Treasure: Added end-of-game skins ranging from Coral to Abyssal rarity, including an exclusive Hadal.
  • S.K.I.P.: Added a robotic crafting Hadal earned by crafting six Abyssal items.
• Additional shark and weapon content:
  • Lemon: Added a shark that increased thrash damage after stalking and striking prey.
  • UPR-12 Gyro Pistol: Added a semi-automatic Microjet pistol unlocked through a Long Range Kill.
  • Copper: Added the Endure ability, which prevented death for a short duration.
• Gameplay system: S.T.E.V.E. Control Mechanic made teams score by holding the area around S.T.E.V.E. until the Safe unlocked.
• Seasonal events:
  • Haywire 2.0: Added themed rewards and boosted event score by 300%.
  • Spring Harvest Event: Added Chinese Knots, Red Envelope Treasure, and Lunar New Year rewards.
  • Snowfall Event: Added event rewards and tied into the Winter Orca Pack.
  • 4th Anniversary Celebration: Added party hats, a celebratory dive cage, and a free Depth SCR-UMP skin.
• Crafting and economy: Emote Crafting let players recycle old emotes into rarer ones, while the SCR-UMP Price Reduction lowered the weapon’s cost from $1,800 to $1,650.

Grim & Ghastly DLC introduced the Nighttip theme and refreshed the Abyssal Bundle. Ohm Base added a new research-facility map alongside the Kindred Species roster, while the year also brought a free shark, new weapons, and several community-driven events.

• Ohm Base and Kindred Species: The game expanded its core roster and battlegrounds.

  • Ohm Base presented the wreckage of an abandoned research facility.
  • Kindred Species added sharks that mirrored existing species’ gameplay, including the Spinner Shark and Silvertip Shark.
  • Oceanic Whitetip became a free playable shark, with S.T.E.V.E. receiving event-specific fins for the matchup.

• New weapons and gear: The diver arsenal gained three named additions.

  • UPR-17 Gyro Rifle fired gyroscopically stabilized Microjets.
  • AAP-8 Pistol became a free full-auto underwater weapon obtainable through Ammo Crates.
  • SCR-UMP converted the UMP into a Scuba Ready weapon that fired steel darts.

• Seasonal and community events: Major events repeatedly changed the reward track and let players influence future content.

  • Meltdown delivered winter-themed skins and revived the Event Supporter coin.
  • Dueling Dragons and Rising Tide used player participation to shape rewards and future shark additions.
  • Feeding Frenzy offered free event rewards with boosted progress.
  • Into the Void added spooky rewards such as the Void Whitetip and doubled progress for supporters.
  • Weapon War let players vote on the next diver weapon.

• Drops and progression: Drop Treasures reorganized end-of-match rewards into four categories, including an AAP-8 Pistol Treasure with 36 skins. Hadal - Zappy, the Stony Tiger skin, the Wilhelm Pack, and new Emote Treasures added further collectible targets.

• Anniversary and Lunar rewards: Depth’s 3rd Anniversary Celebration added the Battle Scarred Thresher, Party Hat, and commemorative coin, while Dueling Dragons Supporter Bundle included three Lunar Edition skins and its supporter coin.

Haywire launched as a new event mode, letting divers battle over S.T.E.V.E. and riches while also allowing shark play. Shark Fight: Goblin vs Oceanic Whitetip added another faction-based event, while Community Treasure delivered new community-made skins for sharks and gear.

• Major events:

  • Haywire introduced diver-versus-diver battles for control of S.T.E.V.E., with shark participation also supported.
  • Shark Fight: Goblin vs Oceanic Whitetip let players choose a side and earn event treasures plus the Shark Fight Commemorative Coin.

• New content and systems: Community Treasure 1, Community Treasure 2, and Community Treasure 3 added purchasable community-created shark and gear skins. Jet Engine Tiger introduced a combat submarine with tiger-shark-inspired camouflage, while Luna became a playable Diver skin unlocked by crafting six non-DLC Abyssal skins. Item Crafting also let players recycle old items into new ones through the Store.

• Seasonal rewards:

  • Coldblood added the Coldblood the Mako skin, Frost the Ice Dragon ADS skin, and Coldblood Commemorative Coin.
  • Dragon Dance added 20 free skins, the Dragon Dance Supporter Pass, and a Commemorative Coin Selector for displaying a preferred coin.
  • Spooky S.T.E.V.E. returned with an October matchmade-game event.

• Gameplay and progression: APS Heavy Barrel Upgrade increased the weapon’s stopping power while reducing its rate of fire. Leaderboard Ranking Update adjusted tier percentiles and added divisions, giving competitive rankings more structure.

• Other notable additions: DPV - Patriot Skin added an Independence Day cosmetic, while the Bull Shark received an updated physics asset. The July update also introduced a potential fix for Randall’s reload-switching animation issue after reverting an earlier fix that caused more severe animation bugs.

The Anniversary Edition of Depth launched on December 24, 2015, bundling the previous year’s content with new skins and arriving alongside the Viktor DLC, which added the Russian Frogman as a new hireable character. The anniversary release also introduced the Bull Shark and P.A.T., while later updates added the Breach map and Crash Course tutorial.

• Anniversary roster and gear: Viktor joined the diver roster, the Bull Shark added a new shark with an Enrage ability, and P.A.T. provided an automated rifle turret with motion sensing and shark tagging. The release also added the Battle Scarred Bull Shark skin and Digital Ice & Fire Weapon Skin Pack.
• Breach update: Breach introduced a treasure-hunting map where sharks could breach and beach themselves by lunging from the water. The update also expanded Blood and Gold matches to eight Divers and four Sharks for a limited time, added 65 shark and weapon skins, and opened an East Asia matchmaking region with Tokyo servers.
• New-player and creator tools: Crash Course taught basic shark and diver concepts, while Steam Workshop Support for Diver Gear allowed players to create and upload diver-gear skins. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Turkish localizations also arrived.
• Terror Nights 2016: The Terror Nights 2016 event added exclusive skins and a leveling commemorative coin, with the Terror Nights Event Pass providing access to the event rewards.
• Combat and AI tuning: Sharks replaced the Dart attack with a Laser, Sea Mines learned to chase sharks, and P.A.T. received revised detection and targeting rules. Bull Shark rage no longer triggered in Hide and Seek, spawn protection was updated for Sharks and Divers, S.T.E.V.E. health fell from 300 to 180, and Welder repair speed was halved.

The April 2015 content update was the year's biggest gameplay drop, adding Hammerhead, Galleon, the LJ-10 Volleyjet, and active abilities for every shark. It followed December's Megalodon Hunt and Depth Ed, while later updates added more maps, playable divers, and another competitive mode.

• New maps and modes:
  • Devil’s Head added a multi-level abandoned mine, while Megalodon Hunt sent five divers after the Megalodon in a treasure scramble.
  • Galleon introduced the wreck of the Spanish warship El Magdalena.
  • Hillside added a coastal fortress, and Quarry brought an underwater community-made battlefield with sea mines and crystals.
  • Hide & Seek let one shark hunt divers, with eliminated divers joining the shark team.
  • Station and Temple expanded the map pool with an abandoned pumping station and an Aztec-themed underwater site.
• New sharks, divers, and gear: Mako, Tiger, Hammerhead, and Thresher expanded the shark roster; Finn and Shelly became playable divers. The LJ-10 Volleyjet, Medkit, Welder, and Shark Shield added new offensive, defensive, and repair options.
• New progression systems: Every shark gained a unique active ability upgradeable with Evolution Points, alongside evolutions including Vitalized Frenzy, Killer Instinct, and Serrated Teeth. The Randomized Treasure System changed objective locations between matches, while StubbsCare added free Medkits and diver health bars.
• Combat and balance: STEVE Damage & Repair Mechanics were reworked around fixed shark-size damage, with health regeneration removed. Great White became slower but more powerful at close range, while Aim Down Sights and expanded weapon modifiers gave divers more control over their loadouts.
• Creation and platform support: Depth Ed shipped as a map-and-mod editing suite, followed by an updated Depth SDK. The game also added a 64-bit version, full controller support, and persistent Lifetime Leaderboards.