Subnautica 2 early access update (Image: UNKNOWN WORLDS)
Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment has released a new update for the early access survival adventure. The underwater action game has been available in early access for little under two weeks, but has already received a couple of important patches, with more promised for the future.
As you can see from the patch notes further down the page, the new Subnautica 2 Steam update makes some crucial changes to the game, including a big tweak to the early map area. Fans will be extremely pleased to discover that Silver is now more readily available in the early region.
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Silver is a crucial element needed for crafting, but is kind of hard to come by early on, especially if you don’t know where to look.
Speaking of adding more resources, Troilite should also be more readily available in the late game region.
Hammerheads are no longer as attracted to Tadpole lights as before the update, which should result in them not following players back to base.
There are also multiple bug fixes, including a fix for a problem in which players could be teleported back to the Tadpole when exploring.
Fans with superior PC rigs should also notice a performance boost when using Epic visual settings.
Interestingly, there are also some changes to the Terms of Service, which is something that has caused complaints in the Steam review section.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 2 Patch Notes…
• Added more Silver resource areas in early game region
• Added more Troilite resource areas in late game region
• Adjusted Hammerhead behavior so they are no longer as attracted to Tadpole lights.
– This previously resulted in Hammerheads following players, even back to their bases, and hanging out there trying to reach the Tadpole
• Fixed a bug where players could occasionally be teleported back to their base while exploring in a Tadpole
• Fixed an infinite oxygen bug after a player died of hunger or thirst while piloting a Tadpole
• Resolved a crash that could occur when losing connection from a multiplayer game
• Fixed a crash that could occur randomly in the late game region
• Improved performance when using Epic visual settings
• Added callout to let players know that telemetry can be turned off at any time from settings
– This callout is only available in English and will be translated in the next patch
• Implemented some changes to the Terms of Service
– Revised sections include Preamble, Limited License, Gameplay Videos, Prohibited Uses, Ownership, Section Title, Player-Submitted Content, Limitation of Liability, Transfer of Terms and Conditions
• Implemented some changes to the Privacy Policy
– Revised sections include Privacy Notice, What Information Do We Collect, How We Share Your Information, Security of Your Information
