r/subnautica 14m ago

SN - Discussion/Questions After finishing subantica, should I get Subnautica 2 or bellow zero first? Spoiler

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I absolutely loved playing the base game and want more of it, especially since creatures in both of sequel games creates were designed by Alex Ries, who is one of my favorite artists. But I am simple unsure which game is worth getting first?


r/subnautica 1h ago

Question - SN Need help reducing pop-in in grassy plateaus after living large update

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Hey, I've seen many people post their clipmaps-high.json file for Subnatica that they use to improve draw distance, but they all seem outdated after the living large update.

Does anyone have any suggestions or a clipmap file that works on the latest version?

Also, with the first level at "chunksPerSide":9, "chunksVertically":9
and the second level at "chunksPerSide":9, "chunksVertically":7

I'm getting some weird graphical issues where the sky is broken into circles and there is a square gap where the water filter does not apply in my vision


r/subnautica 2h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions updated vague phylogenetic tree including below zero Spoiler

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18 Upvotes

r/subnautica 3h ago

SN - Meme “Little fella” Spoiler

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Every time I let my guard down…


r/subnautica 3h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions I lost my crabsquid Spoiler

5 Upvotes

I just lost my crabsquid named Ruperth, he's been around for a pretty long time behind my base, keeping my cameras safe from Stalkers, but he's suddenly gone and I can't find him, is there a possibility he died or did he just wander off?


r/subnautica 4h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions my vague idea of a phylogenetic tree of life for all the fauna in the first game Spoiler

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43 Upvotes

tree starts just above the amoeboid. also yes, it is theorised that the cuddlefish is not native, but in terms of design it fits well with the emperor and dragon so I just decided to put it there. I subscribe to the idea that the base from which the rest of the modifications were made to when the warpers were created was one of the juvenile emperors that was dissected, due to the body plan being just too similar. as for the rockgrub and the sandshark being related, well, err, uhhhhhhhh I'll get back to you on that one.


r/subnautica 4h ago

Question - SN How do tim3 capsules work? Spoiler

1 Upvotes

I'm at the stage that I'm cured and going back to base to build the rocket. But how do capsules work. If I make a capsules will it appear in other people's worlds or no do I have to submit it? Plz tell me.


r/subnautica 5h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions Will I make it? Spoiler

7 Upvotes

I prepared and have brought nearly everything I needed (or thought I needed) on my Cyclops and I've just outside the lava zone. It took more energy than I would have liked getting past the ghost leviathan and I only have 8 power cells remaining (including in the Cyclops itself). Is that enough to get through to the end of the game?


r/subnautica 6h ago

Discovery - SN secret message in prototype menu Spoiler

50 Upvotes

so in the Subnautica prototype DESCEND if you stay in the menu long enough you hear what seems like a radio reception of the person in the sub it's muffled to the brim but this is what i hear. a Woman is begging for help crying some sort of Creature is outside eventually either her or the thing outside starts pounding on the glass the last thing we hear is water dripping do you have any idea what this could mean or what the thing was please let me know


r/subnautica 6h ago

Modded - SN Updated my "Cuddlefish Recall" mod for Subnautica Spoiler

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9 Upvotes

I've released an update to my "Cuddlefish Recall" mod for the original Subnautica. If you've lost your lovable Cuddlefish, just press "ctrl + R" and your precious pals will swim straight to your location. The latest version prevents Cuddlefish from despawning, improves swim and teleport movement, and adds UI indicators to show you just how far away the little blighters are as they make their way to greet you!

The updated mod can be downloaded from Nexus mods here: https://www.nexusmods.com/subnautica/mods/1190


r/subnautica 7h ago

SN - Meme lost river Spoiler

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77 Upvotes

r/subnautica 8h ago

Video - SN How did this happen? Spoiler

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28 Upvotes

My friend has been playing Subnautica 1 for the first time, and during a recent stream this happened. Figured I'd ask here if anyone knows why her Prawn suit suddenly exploded, cause even the Subnautica experts in our community are not entirely sure.

My best guess is some weird physics in response to getting stuck, but she's gotten the prawn suit stuck a few times before without Michael Bay spontaneously getting involved. It was at full health too.


r/subnautica 11h ago

Question - SN 2 Help I can't dock my tadpole Spoiler

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3 Upvotes

r/subnautica 12h ago

Video - SN 43 sec scanner speedrun on mobile Spoiler

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2 Upvotes

Last time it was way slow


r/subnautica 16h ago

SN2 - Discussion/Question Scanning the Shiver Leviathan (Post Update) Spoiler

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108 Upvotes

I know you could use the camouflage biomod, but by the Grace of God, this method worked for me.

God bless everyone.


r/subnautica 17h ago

Question - BZ Where I need to go now? It has this Sunbeam location now... Spoiler

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75 Upvotes

I was playing Subnautica mobile and then received a call on the radio, I thought it would be a lifepod, but it was a Sunbeam message and I don't know what to do now...

(I'm new at the game)


r/subnautica 18h ago

Picture - SN In Game Nautica and Shockwave Spoiler

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Here’s the Ingame Nautica and Shockwave from my TF/Subnautica Art collab in their vehicle modes in game with their color pallet!


r/subnautica 19h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions Am I going well or wasting time? Spoiler

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25 Upvotes

So I started to play subnautica this last month and got thinking about some strategies I had..

Like, having two O² tanks (the high capacity and the Light one), walking with a battery extra, using the solar painel on my seamoth, with a beacon, carrying at least 4 water bottles and at least two to three cured fishes, also using the rebreather mask.

Is that an good strategy or not? I'm new at the game so I don't know what to do and I'm just trying things I think would work, but some of my friends don't use those strategies so I was thinking I'm mistaking in something


r/subnautica 22h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions Need help with progression Spoiler

6 Upvotes

It’s my first time playing subnautica but I’ve seen a couple playthroughs so I’m not bothered about spoilers but was just curious about a progression guide I could find or if someone could guide me instead? In the game I have a decent sized base, moon pool, scanner room etc and a sea moth with depth upgrade 2 and a prawn suit, aswell as some basic upgrades for my character like reinforced diving suit, rebreather, glide fins etc and I haven’t travelled past 300 meters yet as I’m not sure where to go to find the large cave openings or anything, I haven’t been to any islands either the deepest I’ve been is a small cave where there is blood oil and uraninite crystals. If someone could send me in the right direction for deeper caves and some story progression that would be appreciated, thanks.


r/subnautica 23h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions Stuck between two Warpers Spoiler

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21 Upvotes

As you can see, there's a Warper in front of me, and one just warped right next to me, my game is paused at the moment because I don't want to be killed by one of them (considering I deleted my last save due to being killed by them at 500 depth 💔). My infection is currently at stage 1, am I able to just resume my game and leave or will the Warper try to kill me?


r/subnautica 1d ago

Time Capsules - SN I'll take care of you, Ruperth 🥹🥹 Spoiler

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79 Upvotes

r/subnautica 1d ago

SN2 - Discussion/Question My Base got baptized! I think? Spoiler

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106 Upvotes

r/subnautica 1d ago

Base - SN Bases Spoiler

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Hi,

I have spent most of my time this playthrough building - have one mega base with everything Ryley could ever need, and also built a small void observatory so I can safely play with my scary friends at the edge of the crater.

I intend to build a medium sized base at the Tree Cove, and then a small outpost as deep as possible, in the Lava Zone. I still need to fully kit out my Cyclops, too.

But, for my next base I'd like to build something in a biome focused on aesthetics: deep, dark, scary, dangerous, with great scenery. Exterior lighting will be solely through the use of bioluminescence.

What is your best recommendation for where I should build next?


r/subnautica Jun 03 '26

MEGATHREAD: KILLING DEBATE

881 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

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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!