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Subnautica 2 planned for release in 2024, 4 player GaaS model using Unreal Engine 5

From GameWatcher: "Publisher Krafton, in collaboration with developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment, is actively developing Subnautica 2, slated for release this year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.

The sequel was confirmed in a recent financial earnings report for 2023, which contained a slide about the publishers plans for 2024, and included a listing for Subnautica 2 with the following details."

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Jin_Sakai451d ago

“Subnautica 2 is being developed with Unreal Engine 5, adopting a Game as a Service model.“

Jesus Christ does everything have to be live service? These developers never learn.

Jin_Sakai451d ago (Edited 451d ago )

Edit: I loved the first game. Didn’t really care for Below Zero. Really happy Subnautica 2 will have co-op though!

raWfodog450d ago

In this case, their GaaS is only referring to regular game updates. “No season passes. No battle passes. No subscriptions”. It will still have single-player mode with just the option for up to 4-person multiplayer. Doesn’t sound too bad to me.

Jin_Sakai450d ago

Let’s hope they stay true to their word. Can’t wait to play this in co-op.

cerberusofall451d ago

If true this could be a total disaster for the Subnautica series. The first two games where developed as single player experiences and were relatively successful with that focus. Recently we have seen multiple examples how studios who specialize single player games, being pressured to produce GaaS style games (such as the recent Suicide Squad game), end up being empty and devoid of what made the originals such a success. I for one do not hope this is true, or there is a change in course.

Inverno451d ago

Who the actual fizzle asked for this??

SimpleSlave451d ago

🤣💨💩

That felt good. Anyways, what were we talking about, again?

Dspdspes451d ago

Found this on reddit:

Appending Subnautica Team's update to the top post.

"Hello Subnauts,

A few of you noticed some information shared online by our publisher, KRAFTON 🕵

While some of the news is exciting, we’d like to clarify:

Early Access is not intended for release in 2024, but we plan to share a lot more information later this year!

In reference to “Games-as-a-Service,” we simply plan to continually update the game for many years to come, just like the previous two Subnautica games. Think our Early Access update model, expanded. No season passes. No battle passes. No subscription.

The game is not multiplayer-focused. Co-op will be an entirely optional way to play the game. You’ll be able to enjoy the game as a single-player.

As always, we are so proud and incredibly grateful to have such a passionate and engaged community, who love the Subnautica games deeply.

Thanks for keeping an eye out for any news about our progress on the next game.

We’re so excited to show you what we’ve been working on and hope that you love it as much as we do.

– The Subnautica Team"

There is still hope.

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Subnautica 2 - Teaser Trailer

Immerse yourself in a new adventure with Subnautica 2, an open-water survival game from the creators of the Subnautica series. Play alone or with friends as you explore alluring biomes and discover fascinating creatures.

Obscure_Observer198d ago

Yes! Another great game coming day one to Gamepass!

All those amazing games spending "just" a Billion per year!

Now that MS owns ABK and will be making big money out of all platforms, they should at least double the investments on third party games for Gamepass.

Just do it, Phil!

OtterX198d ago

Subnautica was best in VR. Where's your VR?

Nacho_Z198d ago

You're boring. If it's paid PR work you need to sharpen up.

Destiny1080198d ago

its not coming day one, to gamepass junior

Obscure_Observer198d ago

"its not coming day one, to gamepass junior"

Thanks for the info, but I´m an Ultimate Gamepass sub since day one.

P_Bomb198d ago

Why the Switch and PlayStation tags? Nothing in the trailer said it’s going there. Maybe that’ll change?

Escamotage197d ago

Yeah. I'm not sure who put those there. I specifically only added the ones that were listed in the trailer.

Levii_92198d ago

Ahh look at those wonderful ''modern'' handsome faces 😂

Yi-Long197d ago

Just say you only want to see white faces in your entertainment.

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Unknown Worlds Sneakily Add Subnautica 2 Screenshots In The Original Game

It seems that Unknown Worlds has used sneaky tactics and introduced some Subnautica 2 screenshots in the original title for players to find.