Subnautica: Below Zero Frostbite Update

Posted by Donya 4 years ago

A new update is available for Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access. This update features the latest update to the story, as well as an all new intro cinematic. A reworked Glacial Basin biome also awaits you as you return, plus the introduction of cold mechanics, and escalating weather conditions. Visit the Frostbite site to learn more!

  • Experience the beginning of an all-new story and intro cinematic
  • Explore the extensively reworked Glacial Basin
  • Interact with the new cold mechanics and avoid hypothermia
  • Discover new Snowball interactions with the Snow Stalkers
  • Encounter escalating weather conditions
  • Uncover further improvements and polish to existing biomes
  • Enjoy crisper, and more clear in-game text

New Story and Intro Cinematic

Start your brand new adventure on Planet

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How We Approach Story

Posted by jill 4 years ago

Hi everyone,

Narrative Designer Jill here. As you know, we’re changing the story for Subnautica: Below Zero. I wanted to give you an idea of what goes into this process.

First, the basic requirements:

  • Our narrative since Subnautica has been delivered primarily by breaking the story into dozens of fragments and scattering them around the ocean floor.

 

A message in a bottle with an S.O.S tag.

 

  • In Subnautica: Below Zero, Robin is a speaking player protagonist with a lot to think and say compared to Ryley in Subnautica. In addition to a detailed personality and working inner-life, she needs a character arc that will develop as players play.
  • That implies some kind of linearity but only some. As a player, you need to be able
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‘Go Play Inside’ for Action Against Hunger

Posted by Donya 4 years ago

Just as the Kharaa bacterium threatened Planet 4546B, our own planet is facing an unprecedented fight against COVID-19. Over the last few months, it has spread across the world and changed the way-of-life for many of us.

In some of the most vulnerable communities, where health systems are already under a heavy burden, the spread of COVID-19 is hitting hardest. Not-for-profit organization Action Against Hunger is stepping up in these communities to provide healthcare, and expand their water, sanitation, hygiene, and health programs to save more lives.

To support Action Against Hunger’s efforts, we have teamed up with fellow indie studios Motion Twin, Matt Makes Games, and Mouldy Toof Studios to create a “Go Play Inside” bundle on Steam.

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Subnautica: Below Zero Story Changes and Save Games

Posted by david 4 years ago

Hey Below Zero fans!  Hope you are enjoying the Lost Ship update!

We’ve got lots of big changes coming soon to Early Access and wanted to give a quick heads-up before they start rolling in.

 

What you need to know:

 

  • The next Below Zero release will feature the new story in an early form.
  • Once the new story goes live, old saves will stop working.  You’ll have to start a new game.
  • (Steam) If you’re playing on the Steam main branch, you will be able to play your save games as usual until the next update. At this point, they will become unplayable and a new save game will need to be started.
  • (Steam) If you’re playing on
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Subnautica: Below Zero Lost Ship Update

Posted by Donya 4 years ago
a crashed ship on the ocean floor

A new Early Access update for Subnautica: Below Zero is now available. Check out the Lost Ship Update Site to get the all the details! Your adventures will take you to the ocean floor and the mysterious wreckage of the Crashed Ship, where more secrets are waiting to be uncovered. There’s even more to explore in the Deep Lilypads biome, with only the luminescence of its native flower to guide you on your way.

And in the skies far above Planet 4546B, if you are lucky, you can encounter the unique and incredible phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis.

  • Explore the mysterious Crashed Ship
  • Interact with the playful Trivalve
  • Uncover the perilous Brinicles
  • Descend into the shadowy depths of Deep Lilypads
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Subnautica: Below Zero Deep Dive Update

Posted by Donya 4 years ago

Get ready to take your explorations of Planet 4546B into the depths, with the latest Deep Dive update. With several new underwater biomes to explore, including the glistening Crystal Caverns and a mystifying Fabricator Base, you won’t be short of locations to fuel your adventures as Below Zero’s story continues to unfold. 

New creatures will also make themselves known as you travel deeper, but be warned. They’re not all welcoming to strangers…

 

 

  • Explore several new biomes, including the captivating Crystal Caverns, mysterious Fabricator Caverns, and more
  • Uncover the formidable Shadow Leviathan lurking in the depths 
  • Experience the terror of the Hidden Crocodile
  • Gaze in awe at the spectacular Jellyfish
  • Discover new additions and tweaks to the Below
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The Future of Below Zero’s Story

Posted by david 4 years ago

Hey Subnautica fans!

I hope you’re having fun with Below Zero! I’m writing this blog for a few reasons:

1. To update you on development, as we get ready to drop another Early Access release.
2. To inform you about changes that are coming to the Below Zero story.
3. To enthusiastically introduce you to our new writer, Jill Murray!

Our 7th Early Access update – “Deep Dive” – is coming very soon, and it’s a big one! The team worked super hard to get us to this release, and I’m really proud of our effort in pulling everything together. Except for the endgame, the entire Below Zero experience should be playable; the world is all there for you to …

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Subnautica Big Little Update Released

Posted by Donya 4 years ago

Hello, Subnauts. We’ve just released a big little update for Subnautica on the Steam, Epic, and Discord stores. Thanks to all of your valuable feedback, this update contains a whole host of bug fixes and improvements for Subnautica. The development team has worked hard to put together this update and we hope that it improves the Subnautica experience for you all!

We will also be releasing another update to upgrade the Unity engine in the near future, so make sure that you’re subscribed to the Subnautica development newsletter, follow @Subnautica on Twitter, @Subnautica on Instagram, Subnautica on Facebook, and subscribe to Subnautica on Youtube to be notified as soon as it is available.

And please keep sending …

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Subnautica: Below Zero Ice Worm Update

Posted by Donya 5 years ago
an ice worm towers in the mist of a snowy night

There’s something rumbling under the ice in Arctic Spires. As you explore this expansive and mysterious new biome, the fearsome Ice Worm will stalk you and breach the surface if you linger a little too long. But that’s not all, you can also discover the secrets of the Frozen Creature Site, as well as explore the new Lilypad Islands biome! Check out the Ice Worm Update Site to see all of the awesome new features in action.

 

 

  • Encounter the Ice Worm
  • Experience new story updates
  • Roam Arctic Spires
  • Discover Lilypads Islands 
  • Investigate the Frozen Creature Site
  • Enjoy weather-based Pengwing behaviors

Ice Worm

a fearsome ice worm pauses in anticipation

The Leviathan-class Ice Worm is ready to stalk you across the Arctic Spires as you explore

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A Huge Thank You to the Subnautica Community

Posted by Donya 5 years ago

In celebration of World Environment Day 2019, Subnautica went on sale as part of a Valve special event between June 5th and 8th. Unknown Worlds pledged to donate 15% of our profits from sales of the original Subnautica to the non-profit, the Ocean Cleanup.

Thanks to the efforts of the incredible and dedicated Subnautica community, we are pleased to announce that you were collectively able to raise $20,694.45 to donate to the Ocean Cleanups’ efforts to rid the world’s oceans of plastic.

We cannot express our gratitude enough for all of your help in making this donation possible. Just as you have all worked at eliminating the bacterium that threatened Planet 4546B, we are now able to make

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