Subnautica: Below Zero is a stand-alone expansion to Subnautica which will take players on an adventure in a frigid, ice-bound region of Planet 4546B, some time after the events of the original game.In the coming months, we will release Below Zero in Steam Early Access. Then, we will begin releasing consistent content updates, carefully crafting the game based on player feedback - Just like the original Subnautica.
Development of Below Zero is being handled by a separate team to our Xbox & PS4 ports. Development of Subnautica on those consoles continues onward, unaffected by this chilly news!
The concept of Below Zero is still developing. We are keeping the core gameplay mechanics, such as base building and open-ended exploration. We are also exploring new ones, such as thermal management, and more voiced dialogue at the core of the plot. We're still in early stages and nothing is set in ice. These features may change prior to, and during, Early Access.
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