14 DAY TRIAL // The sequel to the critically-acclaimed Subnautica finally has a release date. After spending more than two years in Early Access, Subnautica: Below Zero launches on PC and consoles on May 14, developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment announced this week.
Pre-orders are already open, so players can purchase Subnautica: Below Zero on PC via Steam and Epic Store, while console fans can get it for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
The fine folks at Unknown Worlds Entertainment haven't forgotten Switch players, so it decided to bring not just Subnautica: Below Zero to Nintendo's gaming platform, but also the original game too. A bundle that contains both titles will be available for purchase via Nintendo eShop, but players can also buy them separately.
The sequel of Subnautica is set one year after the original game and challenges players to survive the icy biomes both above and below the surface. There are new tools to craft, which will help players scavenge for supplies while trying to unravel the next chapter in the Subnautica story.
Throughout the game, players must gather materials, craft tools, manage their hunger and thirst, while preventing the wildlife to turn them into meals. There's a mysterious story that you're supposed to unravel too, which should make the game even more appealing.
Exploration is one of the most important aspects in Subnautica: Below Zero, so you'll be delving into unique aquatic and terrain biomes that will unlock not only materials, but it might also shed light on the mysteries surrounding the story.
Those who've played the first game already know what to expect, so besides everything that we've mentioned above, it's worth adding that in Subnautica: Below Zero you'll have to craft and build bases that will be very important for your survival, not just from the wildlife, but also the harsh environments.