What changed in Subnautica in 2014

37 updates · 4 main milestones · Jul 7, 2014 to Dec 23, 2014

  1. 16 events
    Storage Locker Added to Life Podgameplay

    Players can now store loot in the life pod using the storage locker found behind the ladder.

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    Large Creatures Behavior Adjustedai

    Large creatures will now spend less time stuck in rock walls and the sea floor.

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    Gasopods Behavior Adjustedbalance change

    Gasopods are now more flatulent, making it harder to swim around them without taking damage.

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    Beacon Functionality Improvementbug fix

    The Beacon will no longer stop streaming when swimming far away from it.

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    Oxygen Replenishment Rate Increasedbalance change

    Oxygen now replenishes at twice the previous rate when visiting the surface.

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    Oxygen Bar Visibility Fixed for Nvidia SLI Usersbug fix

    The oxygen bar now displays correctly for users with Nvidia SLI setups.

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    Introduction of the Gravspherenew content

    A new craftable item that sucks small objects and creatures towards it for easier loot collection.

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    Gasopods Behavior Adjustmentbalance change

    Gasopods are now more aggressive, making it harder to swim around them without taking damage.

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    Beacon Functionality Improvedbug fix

    The Beacon will no longer stop streaming when swimming far away from it.

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    Storage Locker in Life Podgameplay

    Players can now store loot in the life pod using the storage locker found behind the ladder.

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    Oxygen Replenishment Rate Increasedbalance change

    Oxygen now replenishes at twice the previous rate when visiting the surface.

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    Introduction of Storage Cubesnew content

    Players can create storage cubes to store items anywhere in the world.

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    Large Creatures Behavior Improvementai

    Large creatures will now spend less time stuck in rock walls and the sea floor.

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    Introduction of Storage Cubesnew content

    Players can now craft storage cubes to store items anywhere in the world.

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    Oxygen Bar Visibility for Nvidia SLIbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the oxygen bar was not showing up for players with Nvidia SLI setups.

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    Introduction of the Gravspherenew content

    A new craftable item that sucks small objects and creatures towards it for easier loot collection.

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  2. 2 events
    Subnautica Early Access Releasedlc releaseMilestone

    Subnautica is now available on Steam Early Access, allowing players to explore the underwater adventure.

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    Subnautica Early Access Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Subnautica is now available on Steam Early Access, allowing players to explore a unique underwater adventure.

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  3. 4 events
    Introduction of Flaresnew content

    Players can now use flares to illuminate dark areas.

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    Addition of Sand Sharksnew content

    New creature 'Sand Sharks' introduced in the game.

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    Introduction of Flaresnew content

    Players can now use flares to illuminate dark areas.

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    Addition of Sand Sharksnew content

    New creature 'Sand Sharks' introduced in the game.

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  4. 4 events
    60 Changes Implementedchanges

    A total of 60 changes have been made since the last update, including small fixes and new content.

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    Introduction of Floatersnew content

    New creatures called Floaters added to the game, allowing players to make objects float.

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    Introduction of Floatersnew content

    New creatures called Floaters have been added to the game, allowing players to make objects float.

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    60 Changes Implementedchanges

    A total of 60 changes made since the last update, including small fixes and new content.

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  5. 8 events
    Subnautica Special Edition Availabledlc releaseMilestone

    Access to Subnautica on Steam on October 31 with additional features.

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    Subnautica Soundtrack Includednew content

    The Subnautica Soundtrack, DRM-Free in FLAC/MP3 format, is included with the Special Edition.

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    Subnautica Special Edition Availabledlc releaseMilestone

    Access to Subnautica on Steam on October 31 and daily gameplay prototypes until then.

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    Daily Gameplay Prototypes Until October 31new content

    Access to a new gameplay prototype every day until October 31.

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    Personalized Hull Plate for Early Buyersnew content

    First 10,000 purchasers receive a personalized Hull Plate for their Cyclops Submarine.

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    Personalized Hull Plate for Early Buyersnew content

    First 10,000 purchasers receive a personalized Hull Plate for their Cyclops Submarine.

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    Subnautica Soundtrack Includednew content

    The Subnautica Soundtrack, DRM-Free in FLAC/MP3 included with purchase.

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    Daily Gameplay Prototypes Until October 31new content

    Players will receive access to a new gameplay prototype every day until October 31.

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  6. 2 events
    Introduction of Gasopod Creaturenew content

    The Gasopod is one of the first major creatures being developed for Subnautica, featuring toxic discharge.

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    Introduction of Gasopod Creaturenew content

    The Gasopod is one of the first major creatures being developed for Subnautica, featuring toxic discharge.

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  7. 1 event
    Introduction of Starship Conceptnew content

    Final concept piece for a starship that will feature in Subnautica, currently being 3D-modeled for development.

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