Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds has released its first Dev Vlog video since the game's early access launch last month, confirming that the game has sold over 4 million copies since launch and thanking players for their support so far. Design lead Anthony Gallegos also reveals a bit about the fixes Unknown Worlds has already made, fixes that are imminently coming, and the game's next big content update, teasing that it'll allow players to "get stompy."
That tease comes in relation to a new chassis that'll be made available for your Tadpole when the next region is revealed, which will no doubt let players stomp around on the sea floor, similarly to the Prawn Suit in Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero. Though there's no sign as to when we'll actually see the next major content update as Gallegos does specifically note it as part of "long-term" plans, it's nice to hear it's on the docket for the next major update, rather than two major updates from now.
In the more immediate future, Gallegos and the team are going to pull back from the more reactive hot fixes they've been pushing recently. Instead, a larger fix will come at once in the coming weeks. "The feedback and voices of our players continue to shape the direction of Subnautica 2," said Fernando Melo, executive producer on Subnautica 2 in a press release.
"Within the first week following launch, the team released two hotfixes to quickly respond to community feedback. We’ll continue prioritising player input throughout Early Access as we expand the depth and scope of the experience through future updates."
As for the fixes players can expect in the near-future, a key improvement coming is an improvement to the Biomod System, allowing players to unlock multiple passive slots and adding more Biomod options in the game's earlier hours. Wrecks are getting some gameplay improvements, and Blight encounters will become much more clearly visible.
There's also a priority system coming for in-game dialogue, which is a key quality of life update as players who've already spent dozens of hours in Subnautica 2 know how easy it is for multiple voice lines to be read on top of each other, often meaning you miss important bits of storytelling. You'll also soon be able to replay voice logs you find.
For those diving into the multiplayer, some of the big fixes coming soon are the introduction of emotes and proximity chat, to better improve the social experience of playing Subnautica 2 in co-op. There's also more customization options coming for your player character.
Outside of teasing the new chassis, Gallegos also teases the new region by claiming that it'll be "the scariest the game has been yet." Hopefully, we'll be able to hear and see more about the next major update, soon.
For more on Subnautica 2, check out our guides on how to craft a Tadpole, find Necrolei Cysts, Silver, and nine tips and tricks to help you on your journey through the open seas.
About the author: David has been writing about videogames, technology, and culture since 2020, with a focus on reporting daily news across multiple publications, including GameDaily.Biz, GameSkinny, and PlayStation Universe before joining Wccftech in 2025. David started contributing as Canada/US reporter for Wccftech's gaming section in 2025. Besides being up-to-date on the industry's movements, he loves interviewing developers, reviewing games, and writing intricate essays about the symbolism and layered meanings to be found in rich narratives as he's done for publications like GamesIndustry.Biz, LostInCult, and others. Outside of games he loves movies, music, theatre, his hometown, and his family, though not necessarily in that order.
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