Subnautica 2 hotfix modifies creature behavior further so some predators will attack players less often. Jun 2, 2026 - 19:39 Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds has released the game's third hotfix since early access launch, this time modifying the behavior of creatures in response to complaints about not being able to kill predators. Not being able to directly kill fish in Subnautica 2 is the game's hottest topic, and while Unknown Worlds has promised to add "mitigation" to the game so you can better deal with predators, it will never allow you to kill them. So, rather than add combat to Subnautica 2 or give death-dealing weapons to players, Unknown Worlds is changing the way predators work. This hotfix is a part of that. For example, Hammerheads no longer attack unpiloted Tadpoles, although they can still take an interest in Tadpoles generally. And while the overall damage of Marrowbreaches is increased, their attacks are now spaced out to occur less frequently. As for Nibblers, their perception range is reduced so players are less visible to them, and the duration Nibblers circle the player before attacking is increased. Patch notes courtesy of Steam are below. The hotfix is well-timed. Just yesterday, XINKER reported on comments from Subnautica 2 design lead Anthony Gallegos, who explained the developers' true intent in ditching combat for the sequel. A narrative has emerged that Unknown Worlds actually set out to create a "pacifism game." That, Gallegos told MinnMax in a fascinating new interview about the design of Subnautica 2, just isn't true. Unknown Worlds has been open about its plans to add ways for players to mitigate the threat of predators in Subnautica 2 via updates. But Gallegos said the developers also plan to add creature flinches so players actually realise when they're bonking fish on the face with the hammer. The update released this week appears to have added a change that reflects this ("Increased sensitivity of the Nibblers to the Multitool"). While the killing fish debate rages on, Subnautica 2 is a clear success. It has sold a huge 4 million copies since its early access launch on May 14, achieving more than 467,000 peak concurrent players on Steam - success Gallegos said took the team by surprise. Subnautica 2 has sold so well that publisher Krafton has reportedly agreed to pay a $250 million earnout to the developers - a bonus that was at the heart of its high-profile legal dispute with the fired Unknown Worlds leadership. If you're getting to grips with Subnautica 2, XINKER has got a Things to Do First in Subnautica 2 guide to check out before you dive in, plus resource location guides to help you find Titanium, Silver, and more. Discover blackbox and supply crate locations on its interactive Subnautica 2 map, and make sure you don't miss any Angel Comb Adaptations or Blueprints. Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 3 patch notes: * Fixed issues that could cause DLSS to crash the game. * Fixed issues that could cause DLSS settings not to be saved correctly. * Fixed Frame Generation not being available in certain versions of the game. * Upgraded DLSS to version 4.5. * Reduced Interior Wall costs to 1/4 of their previous price. * Hammerheads no longer attack unpiloted Tadpoles. * Hammerheads can still take an interest in Tadpoles. * Fixed Hammerheads occasionally not being attracted to Flares. * Increased overall damage of Marrowbreaches. * Spaced out Marrowbreach attacks to occur less frequently. * Reduced Nibbler perception range, making players less visible to them. * Increased the duration Nibblers circle the player before attacking. * Reduced overall movement speed of the Nibblers. * Increased sensitivity of the Nibblers to the Multitool. * Increased overall damage of Nibblers. * Fixed a rare crash when starting games. * Fixed Clients (not the game host) reverting to their previous position when rejoining a multiplayer session. * Fixed Strike Armor modification stacking additively, which could result in a potentially game-breaking state. * Fixed goggles remaining visible in first-person view when exiting the Tadpole Haul Chassis as a passenger. * Localized text callout on the Terms of Service acceptance screen. * Added additional context to crash reports to provide better details for hard-to-reproduce issues. Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at [email protected]. What's your reaction? XINKER - Business and Income Tips Explore XINKER, the ultimate platform for mastering business strategies, discovering passive income opportunities, and learning success principles. Join a community of thinkers dedicated to achieving financial freedom and entrepreneurial excellence.

Subnautica 2's new update makes some enemies deal more damage. To help shape Subnautica 2 into a solid survival experience like its predecessors, developer Unknown Worlds is continuously releasing updates to spruce it up. Get cool Xbox stats for free Enter your Gamertag and start tracking your stats Published 6 hours ago Followtopics Currently, Subnautica 2 is in Early Access, which means it's not a complete experience yet. The game's story is incomplete, biomes are missing, more enemies need to be added, and so on. That's where all these updates and hotfixes come in. They're here to flesh out the game and fix any issues that players stumble across before officially launching the game further down the line. While there are no Subnautica 2 achievements to earn, you can still check out the current state of the underwater survival title, thanks to it being a part of the Xbox Game Pass games library for Ultimate and PC Game Pass players. If you do dive in, you'll be able to make the most of the latest hotfix that was released on Monday, June 1, 2026. Hotfix 3 changes creature behaviour, patched up some crashes players were encountering, and had a big focus on addressing some DLSS issues. Overall, it's a pretty small update, but it's another small step in getting the game into better shape. You can check out the full list of fixes below! Subnautica 2 Early Access hotfix 3. * Fixed issues that could cause DLSS to crash the game. * Fixed issues that could cause DLSS settings not to be saved correctly. * Fixed Frame Generation not being available in certain versions of the game. * Upgraded DLSS to version 4.5. * Reduced Interior Wall costs to 1/4 of their previous price. * Hammerheads no longer attack unpiloted Tadpoles. * Hammerheads can still take an interest in Tadpoles. * Fixed Hammerheads occasionally not being attracted to Flares. * Increased overall damage of Marrowbreaches. * Spaced out Marrowbreach attacks to occur less frequently. * Reduced Nibbler perception range, making players less visible to them. * Increased the duration Nibblers circle the player before attacking. * Reduced overall movement speed of the Nibblers. * Increased sensitivity of the Nibblers to the Multitool. * Increased overall damage of Nibblers. * Fixed a rare crash when starting games. * Fixed Clients (not the game host) reverting to their previous position when rejoining a multiplayer session. * Fixed Strike Armor modification stacking additively, which could result in a potentially game-breaking state. * Fixed goggles remaining visible in first-person view when exiting the Tadpole Haul Chassis as a passenger. * Localized text callout on the Terms of Service acceptance screen. * Added additional context to crash reports to provide better details for hard-to-reproduce issues. The most interesting changes in my eyes are the ones that make hostile creatures a bit more deadly. The likes of Marrowbreaches and Nibblers now do more damage to the player if you let them get close enough to take a bite. However, other aspects of how they function should make them easier to handle. For example, Nibblers now have reduced vision, meaning you may be able to sneak by without encurring their wrath. Marrowbreach attacks have also been reduced, meaning you won't encounter them as often. On top of this, Hammerhead creatures will no longer attack an unpiloted Tadpole, limiting the frustration there. All in all, these are some welcome balancing fixes that should make the game feel more fair. I'm sure Trueachievements can expect a lot more of these kinds of updates going forward, with Unknown Worlds continuously tweaking and changing how creatures work. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate PC Game Pass Xbox Game Pass (deprecated) Survival Sandbox Follow news Add to wishlist Staff Writer Sean focuses on the geekiest Xbox news. He specializes in Xbox achievements, the best Game Pass games, RPGs, and Microsoft Store sales. Sean uses his years of experience to cover upcoming Xbox releases like Resident Evil Requiem, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and The Outer Worlds 2. But, he still finds time to dive into his favorite game series like Mass Effect, Tomb Raider, and Persona. Enjoy its Xbox coverage? Add TrueAchievements as a Preferred Source on Google News to see its Xbox stories, achievement guides, and data analysis in your feed.

Krafton faces a potential $250 million payout to three Unknown Worlds executives following Subnautica 2's successful early access launch, which could eliminate more than one-third of the company's $736 million annual profit for 2025. According to Korea Economic Daily, Krafton agreed in 2021 to pay Ted Gill, Max McGuire and Charlie Cleveland $3.12 for every $1 whenever Unknown Worlds' revenues exceeded $69.8 million monthly, capped at $250 million. Subnautica 2 sold four million copies in under a week, generating approximately $84 million after Valve's commission. The bonus structure prompted Krafton to terminate the executives in 2025, claiming they rushed the game's release. However, Delaware courts found Krafton CEO Changhan Kim had consulted AI on escaping the contract, calling it a "pushover" deal.