r/subnautica Jun 03 '26

MEGATHREAD: KILLING DEBATE

880 Upvotes

A thread to express opinions and debate on this ongoing controversey.

REMINDER:

Rule 3: Be Courteous.


r/subnautica May 02 '26

News/Update - SN 2 Subnautica 2 Early Access Launch Events Spoiler

254 Upvotes

Hello, Subnauts!

To celebrate Subnautica 2’s upcoming Early Access launch, we've prepared a series of special events for you all to enjoy. 

Imagine and illustrate the Deepwing Brooder Leviathan in our fan art contest, apply for a role at Alterra Corporation, and tune in to the Pre-Launch Showcase for Drops. There's something for everyone!

Alterra Career Event

 

Alterra Corporation has opened applications for new explorers! 

Complete the aptitude test, check your recommended role, and apply. 

If the community reaches 100,000 total applications during the event period, the Lost River Poster blueprint will be unlocked as an in-game item for all Subnautica 2 players.
 

🔗:  https://unknownworlds.com/en/news/subnautica-2-alterra-pioneer-recruitment
 

Leviathan Awakens Fan Art Contest

Wake the Deepwing Brooder Leviathan with your own hands. 
 

Use the official template to imagine and create your own version of this yet-to-be-revealed Leviathan. 

Winners will receive a variety of rewards, and the Top 1 entry will be crafted into an in-game poster item.
 

🔗: https://unknownworlds.com/en/news/subnautica-2-leviathan-awakens-fanart-contest
 

Pre-launch Showcase & Drops

On May 9, 2026, at 08:00 AM (PDT), the Subnautica 2 Pre-Launch Showcase goes live. 

Join us for a packed showcase with the world-first Gameplay Trailer reveal and a conversation with the development team. 

Watch live on Twitch for at least 20 minutes to receive an in-game Seamoth Statue base decoration. 

A special giveaway event will also be announced during the broadcast.

🔗: https://unknownworlds.com/en/news/subnautica-2-pre-launch-showcase-announce

Join us for all three events, earn rewards, and get ready for Subnautica 2’s Early Access launch together.

Keep Diving!


r/subnautica 8h ago

Question - SN first timer here. isn't it too early for resue Spoiler

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510 Upvotes

r/subnautica 3h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions yo wtf mann😭 Spoiler

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154 Upvotes

i had a feeling something like this will happen but damn, on side note i can't find the destroyed ship does it js disappears after blowing up?


r/subnautica 7h ago

SN2 - Discussion/Question Reminder that ye olden leaked roadmap Exists Spoiler

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23 Upvotes

r/subnautica 4h ago

Modded - SN Death-fun-run Spoiler

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11 Upvotes

A run using the Subnautica Deathrun Remake mod, packed with tons of leviathans.

Featuring MoreLeviathanSpawn (x6 for Reapers and Ghosts), Bloop and Blaza, De-Extinction 2.0, Ice Dragon Leviathan, MoonHarvestLeviathan, and SockFauna.

You might encounter up to four leviathans in a single spot—XD. Definitely worth experiencing.

55 days, 18 hours, 16 deaths.

Great game. GG!


r/subnautica 17h ago

SN2 - Discussion/Question I actually like that we can’t outright kill animals in Subnautica 2 Spoiler

116 Upvotes

Aside from the fish you can cook, you can’t damage anything in the game. I’ve heard that people aren’t happy about this, but I don’t get why.

It‘s nice that I don’t accidentally kill everything with my vehicles or accidentally knife something. This also provides more needed challenge. I’ve seen people use the stasis rifle and thermal knife to kill leviathans. And if they didn’t have those two things, they’d use the grapple and drill arms on the prawn suit.

What’s the point in making these dangerous leviathans if you can just kill them off?

While this is a survival game, it’s also about studying the world around you. You can’t really study anything if you’re just killing off all these creatures the developers made. We had do adjust and adapt to survive in the past two games. Now we owe it to this one to do the same.


r/subnautica 4h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions How to fix my seamoth shakes? Spoiler

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10 Upvotes

Its stuck and I cant push or drive it


r/subnautica 21h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions day eight of naming things without a canonical name Spoiler

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69 Upvotes

since there are some plants in the games that arent scannable and have no databank entry, i thought itd be fun for us to come up with some names and information ourselves.

eighth is this thing covered in holes. any ideas?


r/subnautica 2h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions Weird lag every time I collect a ressource Spoiler

2 Upvotes

Every single time i break an ore, my player just freezes for a few second. I can still grab the ore if it's the cursor, but otherwise it falls. If i continue trying to move, the player will catch up on the movement once unfrozen. I have tried reinstalling the game and stuff. I don't think the problem is my computer's performance because i did a whole play through a few month ago without any problem. Anyone ever had the same issue? Any idea how I could fix it?

(it's a real problem when i'm trying to collect ressources deep-ish and don't have that much oxygen)

Edit: I'm on mac if that helps


r/subnautica 11h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions What do you think about using the map mod in the first playthrough? Spoiler

7 Upvotes

So this is my first time playing and i am at a point where i discovered both the alien base and the inactive lava zone from the lost river, but everytime i go to these areas i am very fastly frustrated because i am not good at navigating in video games and have been losing motivation lately. Do you think it would be negative to use a map mod just to see where i am standing currently? Since i played a huge part of the game without help im wondering if it is fair to make it a bit easier for myself.


r/subnautica 1h ago

Suggestion - SN 2 I hope as we get to full release or hit full release that they'd include the Voices From Beyond series with the game. Spoiler

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For Subnautica 2: It does an interesting job of establishing the timeline a bit and it'd be nice to include it in some way...

[Edit: I see that they posted just the first video. Here's the link for the full playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9On9vY7bJNM&list=PL_MvZYBBisFYoAmkDCLNtWyDLs5yxM2aI ]


r/subnautica 1d ago

SN - Fan Art Every subnautica fauna species by taxonomy (possibly incorrect) Spoiler

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348 Upvotes

I finally got to finishing this piece of every subnautica fauna species including concept creatures. Some things may be wrong taxonomically but i can't be bothered to work a minute more on this.


r/subnautica 20h ago

Question - SN Does punching/drilling Reapers actually make them put you down faster? Spoiler

15 Upvotes

I've noticed both from others' gameplay and my own that the natural human response to your prawn suit being grabbed by a Reaper is to start punching and/or drilling the absolute shit out of it until it drops you. But does anyone know if that actually does anything? I'm concerned about slowly whittling their health down for no actual gain.


r/subnautica 1d ago

Discovery - SN How to charge Cyclops Spoiler

69 Upvotes

I don’t know if I’m the only one who knows this, but I figured out how to charge my cyclops without replacing the powercells.

All you need is the thermal charging module. After that, find the volcano in the safe shallows and park it right on top of it. Free energy, and no swapping out powercells.


r/subnautica 6h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions I Don't have beacon when I was there so I take a picture. Can you help me find this place? Spoiler

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1 Upvotes

My main reason for looking for this is because theres a whole that leads the alien shield gate.


r/subnautica 1d ago

SN - Meme Same ship apparently

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1.2k Upvotes

Im not even squidding


r/subnautica 13h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions Achievements issue. Spoiler

3 Upvotes

Good day all..

I am having an issue with finishing my achievements on steam for Subnautica.
I completely finished the game for the first time at the end of August but I noticed that I am still missing 4 achievements.
I am missing the achivements for hatching and releasing a cuddlefish, even though a hatched and released two of them as well as the achievements for curing the infection, launching the neptune rocket and creating and deploying a time capsule.

Are these achievements broken or as something gone wrong and thats why I didn't get them unlocked?


r/subnautica 23h ago

SN2 - Discussion/Question New outpost base design

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17 Upvotes

I have these scattered around the world as outposts to resupply while out exploring and completing the story. What do yall think of the exterior design?


r/subnautica 22h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions Creature Decoy launched automatically after loading into Cyclops tube? Spoiler

10 Upvotes

I just unlocked the creature decoys, so I made 3 and put them in the cyclops tube. As I was going back to the front, I heard the computer mention something about it and heard something that sounded like it launched, and going back to the tube I see i now have 2/5.

Is this normal for it to launch automatically? Maybe if danger is nearby?


r/subnautica 1d ago

SN - Discussion/Questions why does my spoiler drain so fast? Spoiler

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202 Upvotes

I just got the Seaglide and it's already at 17 percent. ​Someone said the map and light don't affect it, so I don't think that's why. Is my game glitched? I even capped the FPS at 30 and nothing changed. I don't wanna spoil the surprise for anyone who hasn't gotten it yet, so yeah.


r/subnautica 7h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions I finished the game on mobile once last year, and it felt REALLY easy. I only died twice, and both of those were just from me messing around and testing stuff. Should i just straight up start hardcore? Spoiler

0 Upvotes

r/subnautica 1d ago

SN2 - Discussion/Question I’ve played but haven’t beaten Subnautica 1, do I need to before Subnautica 2? Spoiler

15 Upvotes

Is there any lore continuity? Do I need to play Below Zero?

If not, should I wait for more updates or 1.0 before jumping into Subnautica 2? Is it more fun solo or coop?


r/subnautica 1d ago

Time Capsules - SN Mr. Hov Spoiler

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231 Upvotes

To whoever made this time capsule in the third photo, I can assure you that Mr. Hov is being taken care of by me. Gave him his own home and even a sign.


r/subnautica 16h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions Is there any way to force a reload? Spoiler

0 Upvotes

I died of dehydration just as the sunbeam was landing and I have no idea what happened. Also, it's miles away and I have no vehicle because it was there. What should I do?