A new update for Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access has been released, bringing a wealth of exciting features and improvements to the game. Players can now experience the story in its most complete form, fully voiced for an immersive narrative experience. To learn more about these updates, players are encouraged to visit the Relics of the Past site on Unknown Worlds’ official website [unknownworlds.com].
The latest update introduces a fully voiced storyline, allowing players to delve into Below Zero’s story from start to finish with richly detailed lore and voice acting. This enhancement includes new art assets and additional PDA logs, encyclopedia entries, and databanks that reveal the mysteries of Planet 4546B and the fate of Sam. While it is recommended to start a new game to fully experience these changes, old save files remain compatible with this update.
Robin, the protagonist, has undergone a significant makeover with a sleek Xenoworx Dive Suit, a revamped hairstyle, and updates to her face model. This new look adds a fresh layer of realism to the game’s arctic survival theme. Additionally, players can now venture to the edge of the world and encounter the formidable Void Chelicerate, a rare mutation of the Chelicerates that is both hulking and aggressive.
The update also introduces Precursor Caches, which allow players to uncover further secrets of the mysterious Architects. These eerie and abandoned areas hold untold mysteries waiting to be discovered. Other notable features include Beacons that drop on death, ensuring a smoother rediscovery of your last known location and assisting with reclaiming lost items. The PDA Pause feature, found in the Accessibility menu, allows players to pause the game whenever the PDA is open, providing a leisurely way to read through logs without worrying about oxygen or hypothermia. Furthermore, the update includes additional world details and polish, such as decorative items designed by the Subnautica community, offering a fresh and rich experience for all players.
For those eager to stay updated on Below Zero’s development, there are multiple ways to follow along. Players can sign up for the Development Newsletter [unknownworlds.com], join the Unknown Worlds and Subnautica: Below Zero Steam groups, or follow @Subnautica and @SubnauticaSCM on Twitter for sneak peeks and live source code changes. Update news is also available on Facebook [facebook.com] and YouTube, while Instagram followers can satisfy their underwater cravings by following @Subnautica [instagram.com]. Task lists and milestones are visible on Favro [favro.com], and players can chat with fellow divers in the Subnautica Discord server [discordapp.com]. With these updates, Unknown Worlds invites all players to enjoy and happy diving!