What changed in Subnautica in 2015

Players can now use the Laser Cutter to access blocked off compartments in the wreck.

An explorable wreck is now available in Subnautica, allowing players to discover what happened to the Aurora.

An explorable wreck is now available in Subnautica, allowing players to discover what is inside the debris from the Aurora explosion.

Players can now use the Laser Cutter to access blocked off compartments in the wreck.

New Picture Frame can be built to display images from the PDA photo gallery.

New animations have been added for the Lifepod.

Players can take photos in-game and organize them in a new PDA photo gallery.

New creatures called Shockers can now be found in specific biomes.

A terrifying new friend has been introduced in Jellyshroom Caves.

New Picture Frame can be built to display images from the PDA photo gallery.

Players can review story points and hear messages about game events.

Players can now adjust music and sound effect volumes in the pause menu.

New animations have been added for the Lifepod.

Seaglide now features a 3D map of the surrounding sea-floor.

Ladders can now be placed in multiple positions around large compartments.

Ladders can now be placed in multiple positions around large compartments.

Players can now adjust music and sound effect volumes from the pause menu.

The Seaglide now features a 3D map of the surrounding sea-floor.

New creatures called Shockers can be found in specific biomes.

Players can take photos in-game and organize them in a new photo gallery.

Players can review story points and hear messages in the new Log section.

A terrifying new friend has been introduced in Jellyshroom Caves.

New storage modules allow the Seamoth to carry supplies, equipment, and materials.

A new module that sends out a non-lethal burst of electromagnetic radiation to scare off predators.

Players can now customize the Seamoth's color scheme and name using the new Upgrade Console.

Sends out a sonic pulse to help locate deep-ocean cave systems.

A new upgrade panel for the Seamoth allows for the installation of various upgrades.

New modules include hull re-reinforcement, battery expansion, solar array, and armor plating.

A new upgrade panel for the Seamoth allows for the installation of various upgrades.

Seamoth can now be equipped with up to four torpedo tubes for non-lethal vortex torpedoes.

A newly re-worked cave system filled with life and eerie aesthetics.

The sonar module sends out a sonic pulse and displays the returned echo on the Seamoth HUD.

Players can now customize the Seamoth's color scheme and name using the new Upgrade Console.

A new cave system filled with life and eerie aesthetics has been introduced.

A new module that emits a non-lethal burst of electromagnetic radiation to scare off predators.

New storage modules allow the Seamoth to carry supplies and equipment.

Seamoth can now be equipped with up to four torpedo tubes for non-lethal vortex torpedoes.

A new game mode called 'Creative' will allow players to build without resource and tech restrictions.

A new game mode called 'Creative' will allow players to build without resource restrictions.

A new update called 'Seamoth' is under construction, focusing on the Seamoth submersible.

Potential new animation to ease the transition when entering a sea-base.

A creepy sound demo for the new 'Biter Fish' has been created.

Introduction of a new Seamoth Upgrade Console that allows players to rename, repaint, and recharge their Seamoth.

An upgrade panel will be added to the Seamoth for customization with storage bays and sensor-torpedoes.

Introduction of a new sound for the Biter Fish.

A potential new animation is being developed to ease the transition when entering sea-bases.

A new console will be added to the Moon Pool, allowing players to rename, repaint, and recharge their Seamoth.

A new update called 'Seamoth' is under construction, focusing on the Seamoth submersible.

New upgrade panel on the Seamoth for accessing storage bays, sensor-torpedoes, and other upgrades.

Players can create customized labels for their bases using the builder tool.

New structure for dry-docking Seamoth submersibles, customizable with reinforcements and windows.

New structure allowing players to enjoy views from their sea-base.

New features for base construction, including doors and aquariums.

New features including bulkhead doors and aquariums for sea-bases.

New storage option that can be placed on sea-base walls with customizable labels.

New base module providing ample interior space with multiple attachment points.

New structure for dry-docking Seamoth submersibles with customization options.

New storage option that can be placed on sea-base walls with customizable labels.

Provides ample interior space with multiple attachment points for base modules.

Players can create labels with custom text and various sizes and backgrounds.

Allows players to enjoy views from inside their sea-base.

Players can switch to the experimental branch to access new features early, though it may contain more bugs and crashes.

The upcoming Habitat Update will introduce new features for building underwater habitats, including larger compartments, vertical-connectors, observatories, signage, bulkhead doors, and a new power system.

The Moon Pool will facilitate the docking of Seamoth submersibles, allowing players to pilot their Seamoth into the Moon Pool where robotic arms will park the submersible.

The Habitat Update will introduce new features for building underwater habitats, including larger compartments, vertical-connectors, observatories, signage, bulkhead doors, and a new power system.

Players can switch to the experimental branch to access new features ahead of the official release, though it may contain more bugs and crashes.

The Moon Pool will facilitate the docking of Seamoth submersibles, allowing players to pilot their Seamoth into the Moon Pool where robotic arms will park it.

Subnautica now includes two new ocean biomes: Underwater Islands featuring massive rock formations and Sparse Reef with a relaxed aesthetic.

A new workbench modification of the Propulsion Cannon that can push large creatures and objects away.

Subnautica is now available for OS X users, allowing cross-play with Windows.

Resolved a problem causing objects to pop in and out of the world inappropriately.

Resolved a problem causing objects to pop in and out of the world inappropriately.

New biome with earthy tones and new fauna.

A modification of the Propulsion Cannon that can push large creatures and objects away.

Fixed various issues related to the functionality of the Repulsion Cannon.

Fixed some issues related to the functionality of the Repulsion Cannon introduced in the Alterra Science update.

New biome featuring massive rock formations and unique fauna.

The Cyclops receives an upgrade console that allows for greater diving depth and a stronger hull.

The new Workbench allows for crafting and equipment customization, including modifications to existing tools.

Introduction of functional doors and hatches for the Cyclops submarine.

Players can now label beacons to keep track of cave entrances and other locations.

Various bug fixes and tweaks to enhance the overall gameplay experience.

The Cyclops now features an upgrade console for enhanced capabilities such as greater diving depth and stronger hull.

The Knife can be modified to a Heat Knife, allowing players to instantly cook fish.

Cyclops submarine doors and hatches are now functional, enhancing the gameplay experience.

The propulsion cannon allows players to grab, push, drag, fling, and manipulate most smaller objects in the ocean.

Seabases and the Cyclops submarine received major visual upgrades, including new internal lighting.

Major visual upgrades including new internal lighting for Seabases and the Cyclops submarine.

The Workbench enables new crafting and equipment customization possibilities, including modifications to existing tools.

Numerous bug fixes and tweaks have been implemented to improve overall gameplay experience.

The Propulsion Cannon can grab, push, drag, fling, and manipulate smaller objects in the ocean.

Players can now label beacons to keep track of locations and items.

Players can modify the Knife to create a Heat Knife that instantly cooks fish.

Subnautica now runs on Unity 5, improving performance and rendering.

Improved interface elements and graphics for Oculus Rift users.

Massive memory optimization work and switch to 64-bit architecture reduces crashes.

Craft a Radiation Suit at the Fabricator to protect against radiation effects.

Fully-playable Oculus VR support with improved interface elements.

Subnautica now runs on Unity 5, improving performance and rendering.

Improved inventory interface for equipping diving suits and helmets.

Easier equipment management with the new inventory interface.

The Aurora will explode a few in-game days after game start, affecting saved games.

Progress made on a community language translation system for future updates.

Access to the crashed Aurora starship and new gameplay elements.

The Aurora will explode a few in-game days after game start.

Massive memory optimization work and switch to 64-bit architecture to reduce crashes.

Access to the crashed Aurora starship and new gameplay elements.

A new suit that protects against radiation, allowing players to approach the Aurora.

General performance enhancements and stability improvements.

Big performance improvements and stability enhancements.

Progress on a community translation system for multiple languages.

The Aurora starship will be introduced as a crash site, allowing players to explore its wreckage.

Rebalancing of loot and crafting mechanisms is underway.

Introduction of a 'paper-doll' style inventory system for easier equipment management.

Introduction of a 'paper-doll' style inventory system for easier equipment management.

The Aurora starship will be introduced as a crash site for exploration, featuring debris and impact craters.

Players will soon be able to craft a suit that protects against alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.

Rebalancing of loot and crafting mechanisms is underway.

Players will be able to craft a suit that protects against radiation from the Aurora.

Players can now construct modular underwater bases using various components like compartments, windows, and hatches.

Players can craft a Builder tool to create bases, which require resources like Titanium and manage hull integrity.

Low hull integrity can lead to flooding; players can restore integrity by adding reinforcements or repairing breaches.

Certain base components require power, necessitating the placement of a power generator.

Players must manage hull integrity when building bases, with deeper constructions facing increased water pressure.

Certain base components, like Fabricators, require power from external generators to function properly.

Players can now construct modular underwater bases on the sea floor using various components.

Players must manage hull integrity when building bases, with effects from water pressure and component strength.

Players are encouraged to provide feedback on base features via the in-game feedback system.

Addressed several critical crashes that affected gameplay stability.

A new Dive Reel item has been added, allowing players to explore caves without getting lost.

The base construction process has been improved with a revamped Builder tool.

New concepts for extensible, cylindrical base compartments have been introduced.

A significant change to the game's loot mechanics that alters gameplay dynamics.

Preview of upcoming seabase features, including compartment designs and construction methods.

A new loot system has been implemented that significantly alters gameplay mechanics.

Introduction of a new tool for easier construction of base modules.

Several critical crashes have been addressed in this update.

A new item that helps players navigate complex cave systems by spooling out a dive line.

The entire loot system and crafting tech tree have been reworked to improve clarity and player experience.

The entire loot system and crafting tech tree have been reworked to improve clarity and progression.

More creature loot has been integrated into the crafting system, allowing for items like enameled glass from Stalker teeth.

Loot elements are now placed in specific locations to guide players on where to find them.

Loot elements are now primarily located in one specific place to guide players on where to find them.

Added more advanced intermediate loot ingredients to enhance progression and open new tech branches.

Removed many intermediate elements to streamline crafting, allowing direct use of items like acid mushrooms for batteries.

Removed abstract loot elements like Carbon, Membrane, and Rutile to clarify where players can find items.

Removed many abstract elements that were unclear to players, such as Carbon, Membrane, and Rutile.

Incorporated more creature loot into the crafting system, such as enameled glass from Stalker teeth.

Removed many intermediate elements to simplify crafting, allowing direct use of items like acid mushrooms for batteries.

Added more advanced intermediate loot ingredients to enhance progression and open new tech branches.

Each piece of scrap metal can now be refined into 2 pieces of titanium, allowing for better material scaling.

Each piece of scrap metal can now be refined into two pieces of titanium, allowing for material scaling.

Collisions below 100 meters may cause hull breaches, requiring repairs using a Welder.

A giant drive-able submarine featuring a submersible launch bay, dive chamber, and more is now available.

A giant drive-able submarine featuring a submersible launch bay, dive chamber, and more is now available.

Special Edition owners can place a unique hull plate with hull number and purchase date.

Collisions below 100 meters may cause hull breaches, requiring repairs with a Welder.

Build a Cyclops submarine using the Constructor at the Fabricator on your Lifepod.

The Cyclops has two decks, a dive chamber, modular storage, and a Seamoth docking bay.

The Cyclops has two decks, a dive chamber, and allows for customization with modular components.

Build a Cyclops submarine using the Constructor at the Fabricator on your Lifepod.

Special Edition players can now place a unique hull plate with hull number and purchase date.

The Cyclops features an infinite oxygen supply, serving as a home base for crafting and repair.

The Cyclops features an infinite oxygen supply, serving as a home base for crafting and repairs.

Environmental hazards, such as geysers, have been improved for better gameplay experience.

The Cyclops features a damage system where collisions can cause flooding, requiring players to find and weld leaks to prevent sinking.

The Cyclops is a massive submarine with multiple decks, compartments, and a docking bay for the Seamoth submersible, nearing completion.

A new main menu is being developed for the game.

Environmental hazards, including the Geyser, have been improved.

The Cyclops, a massive submarine with multiple decks and a docking bay for the Seamoth, is nearing completion and expected to be released next week.

The Cyclops features a damage system where collisions can cause flooding, requiring players to find and weld leaks to prevent sinking.

Huge new cave systems are almost ready for exploration.

A new main menu is in development and will be introduced in a future update.

Huge new cave systems are almost ready for exploration in the game.

The Cyclops will have the capability to launch and retrieve smaller vehicles like the Seamoth submersible.

The Cyclops submarine is a massive underwater machine capable of diving to great depths, providing on-board supply replenishment, construction, and repair.

The Cyclops submarine will be available for creation at the Constructor, allowing players to explore deeper ocean depths.

The Cyclops will be available for creation at the Constructor and will require significant resources to build.

Players can craft beacons to mark interesting locations while exploring.

Building a current generator allows players to direct streams of water.

Players can craft beacons to mark interesting locations.

Players can now save and load their games using the in-game menu.

A new dangerous life form that can suck the blood from players.

HUD now provides numerical feedback on health and oxygen status.

Players can craft a compass for directional guidance.

A new dangerous life form that can suck blood from players.

The Stasis Rifle allows you to fire a stasis field, freezing any life form trapped inside.

A new predator that players can encounter in deeper ocean areas.

Tweaks make dumping unwanted loot much easier.

Pipes can be placed to create a chain of air leading down into the depths.

The terraformer allows you to manipulate Subnautica’s voxel terrain.

Players can now save and load their games.

HUD now provides numerical feedback on health and oxygen status.

The Stasis Rifle allows you to fire a stasis field, freezing any life form trapped inside.

The Airbladder allows players to control their buoyancy.

The Airbladder allows players to control their buoyancy and return to the surface quickly.

The terraformer allows you to manipulate Subnautica’s voxel terrain.

Building a current generator allows players to direct streams of water.

New predatory life form found in deeper ocean areas.

Players can craft a compass to get directional indicators on their HUD.

Tweaks make dumping unwanted loot much easier.

Pipes can be placed to create a chain of air leading down into the depths.