What changed in Subnautica in 2020

54 updates · 10 main milestones · Feb 19, 2020 to Oct 29, 2020

  1. 7 events
    Updated Robin Modelnew contentMilestone

    Check out Robin’s revamped look with a new Dive Suit and model.

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    PDA Pause Featurequality of life

    Optionally pause your game when the PDA is open.

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    World Details and Polishworld

    Discover additional details and revisions in the intro area, including community-designed decorative items.

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    Precursor Cachesnew contentMilestone

    Unlock more alien mysteries in the Precursor Caches.

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    Void Chelicerate Encounternew contentMilestone

    Venture to the edge of the world and encounter the vicious Void Chelicerate.

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    Complete and Fully Voiced Storynew contentMilestone

    Experience Below Zero’s story in its most complete form, now fully voiced.

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    Beacons Drop on Deathquality of life

    Beacons will drop on your death, aiding in rediscovery of your last known location.

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  2. 8 events
    New Creature Behaviorsgameplay

    Experience new creature behaviors, including Rock Puncher improvements.

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    New Character Portraits and Base Detailingnew content

    Dig deeper into the mysteries of 4546B with new character portraits and base detailing.

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    Improved Grass and Terrain Fading Technologyperformance

    Enjoy a smoother ride – with significantly less pop-in.

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    Artifact Pings for Easier Location Managementgameplay

    A Precursor symbol will now accompany any Artifact locations on the planet, managed through your PDA.

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    Known Issue with PDA Unlocksbug fix

    PDAs that you have previously collected may reappear. If unlocked, you cannot pick them up again. A solution is in progress.

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    New Base Decorations and Stairsnew content

    Decorate and personalize your base with new props and stairs for surface bases.

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    Object Highlighting Accessibility Optionquality of life

    Utilize the Object Highlighting accessibility option to showcase interactable items.

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    Detail and Polish in Deep Lilypads and Iceberg Zonevisuals

    Discover further detail and polish work in Deep Lilypads and Iceberg Zone.

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  3. 11 events
    Fixed Quality Issue with Cloudsbug fix
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    Hardcore Mode Oxygen Warning Disabledgameplay

    Low oxygen will no longer warn players in Hardcore mode.

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    Improved World Streaminggameplay

    Players should no longer be able to outrun terrain or fall through the world in a PRAWN suit.

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    Fixed Clipmap Settings for PC & Macbug fix
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    Updated Translationslocalization
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    Fixed Lifepod Ping Issuebug fix

    Lifepod ping will now stay disabled on game load.

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    Performance and Under-the-Hood Improvementsperformance

    General performance enhancements and various under-the-hood improvements.

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    Disabled Managed Code Stripping for Mod Supportmodding
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    Fixed Fade-in of Some Propsbug fix
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    Fixed Base Pillar Bugbug fix
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    Fixed PRAWN Suit Stuck in Airbug fix

    PRAWN suit will no longer get stuck in the air if built far away.

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  4. 9 events
    Ice Bubbles for Oxygen Retrievalgameplay

    Pop ice bubbles with a laser cutter to avoid returning to the surface.

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    New Story Additions and Cluesnew contentMilestone

    Explore new PDA entries and details in Alterra’s abandoned bases.

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    New Bridge to Arctic Spiresnew content

    Access Arctic Spires via Glacial Bay with a new bridge that requires repairs.

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    UI Scaling Slider Addedquality of life

    Scale the UI to tailor your game experience with a new settings slider.

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    Environmental Polish in Various Biomesvisuals

    Enjoy enhanced detail work in the Deep Purple Vents, Glacial Forest, and Arctic Spires.

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    Snow Stalker Improvementsai

    Snow Stalkers have new stalking behavior for a more challenging encounter.

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    Visit Marguerit’s Greenhouse for Unique Plants and Salad Recipesnew content

    Discover new unique plants and recipes to aid your survival efforts.

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    New Player Emotes for Environmental Reactionsgameplay

    React to changing weather conditions with new expressive emotes.

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    Interact with the Recyclotron to Dismantle Crafted Objectsgameplay

    Retrieve materials by dismantling crafted items using the Recyclotron.

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  5. 13 events
    Increased Ore Veins in Arctic Spires and Glacial Basingameplay

    Ore veins now provide increased materials for crafting needs.

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    Revamped Story and Intro Cinematicnew contentMilestone

    Experience the beginning of an all-new story and intro cinematic as you crash land on Planet 4546B.

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    New Snowball Interactionsgameplay

    Discover new interactions with Snowballs to distract Snow Stalkers.

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    Quantum Lockersnew content

    Utilize Precursor technology to access Quantum Locker storage across the planet.

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    New Ice Worm Animationvisuals

    Ice Worm has new interactions and animations to uncover.

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    Dual-use Snowballs for Water Purificationgameplay

    Snowballs can now be used in water purification tablets to provide a new water source.

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    Improved In-game Text Clarityui ux

    Text is now crisper and cleaner for better readability.

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    Reworked Glacial Basin Biomenew content

    Explore the extensively reworked Glacial Basin with more nooks and crannies.

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    New Status Indicatorsui ux

    Keep track of item status and durability with newly introduced visual indicators.

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    Biome Improvements and Polishworld

    Further improvements and polish to existing biomes for a more vibrant experience.

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    Surface Beaconsgameplay

    Place Beacons above ground to mark important areas for easy rediscovery.

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    Escalating Weather Conditionsgameplay

    Encounter escalating weather conditions, including snowstorms.

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    Introduction of Cold MechanicsgameplayMilestone

    Interact with new cold mechanics to avoid hypothermia while exploring the surface.

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  6. 6 events
    Experience the Aurora Borealisnew contentMilestone

    Witness the stunning phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis in the skies of 4546B.

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    Improvements and Polish to Existing Biomesquality of life

    Additional polish and improvements have been made to Lilypads and Thermal Spires.

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    Interact with the Trivalvenew content

    Meet and feed the playful Trivalve, a friendly companion on your journey.

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    Uncover the Briniclesnew content

    Beware of the perilous Brinicles that can cause serious damage.

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    Explore the Crashed Shipnew contentMilestone

    Discover the wreckage of a mysterious Crashed Ship scattered across the ocean floor.

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    Descend into Deep Lilypadsnew contentMilestone

    Explore the resource-rich area illuminated by faint light from flowers.

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