Subnautica 2 Addresses Player Concerns Over Gameplay
- Developer clarifies stance on fish-killing controversy
- Upcoming changes aim to improve creature interactions
- No weapons will be added to the game for player use
Subnautica 2 continues to evolve as the developers at Unknown Worlds address player feedback regarding the game's approach to underwater encounters. In an open letter, they clarified their commitment to a non-violent gameplay experience, ruling out the addition of weapons to the game.
Responding to backlash after controversial comments from team members, the developers expressed a desire to foster an ongoing dialogue with the community. They acknowledged that recent interactions may have felt dismissive, emphasizing the importance of player feedback.
The team is focusing on refining creature behaviors, including tweaking aggression levels and enhancing mitigation tools, in response to concerns that current predator encounters can be frustrating. Players can expect these adjustments in forthcoming updates, maintaining the game’s core principle of exploration without aggression.