# Subnautica: Below Zero changelog > Dive into a freezing underwater adventure on an alien planet. - Vendor: Unknown Worlds Entertainment - Category: Games - Official site: https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero) - Harvested from: Steam (app 848450) - Entries below: 16 (newest first) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. ## Releases ### Below Zero Security Hotfix - Date: 2025-10-03 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/502837231317157427 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-502837231317157427 We have released a hotfix today that addresses a security-related concern raised to us by Unity. You can read more about the specific issue here: [https://unity.com/security/sept-2025-01/](https://unity.com/security/sept-2025-01/) While the update patches out the flaw, Unity has said that, to their knowledge, no one has exploited the issue to date, and no players have been at risk. To help ensure that this security flaw can never be exploited on Subnautica or Below Zero, we have updated Unity following the guidelines provided. We have also had to make the difficult decision to disable all legacy and alternative branches of Subnautica and Below Zero, as there is no way for us to patch out the security issue on each of those branches individually. If you play Subnautica or Below Zero with any mods on our legacy or alternative branches, you should disable or remove them before launching the game after the update to preserve your save files. You will need to check that the mods you want to play are updated to work with the most recent version of the game. For our speedrunning community, this also means that the speedrunners branch has been disabled. We understand that this will affect speedruns moving forward, but the security and safety of all our players is our highest priority. Thank you for all your continued support for Subnautica and Below Zero! Keep Diving. ### Below Zero 2025 Patch - Date: 2025-08-12 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/519721290056074587 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-519721290056074587 We’ve just released a brand new patch full of bug fixes and improvements for Below Zero! This update will roll out worldwide and might take some time to appear across the globe. _PC & Console_ - Added a pop-up newsfeed that can be used for one-time-only announcements. - Fixed a rare bug that would stop the game world from streaming in and make the game unresponsive when attempting to save in some cases. - Fixed the Ice Worm always damaging the Vehicle/Snowfox/Player from any distance. - Changed the chance of knocking the player off of the Snowfox when taking damage from the Ice Worm from 100% to 25% to make the encounter less frustrating.. - Changed the Snowfox's collider to make it less annoying to drive by, greatly reducing the amount it can get stuck on obstacles and props. - Changed the orientation of the Snowfox when deployed to now properly face the same direction as the player to make it easier to mount in a hurry. - Changed the Snowfox's damage from terrain impact from 100% to 12%, to not need as many repairs from just driving. - Fixed when the Ice Worm pushed the Snowfox it would only trigger a cooldown to the physical push but not damage and knock off. - Fixed the Snowfox occasionally falling inside the terrain and disappearing forever when deploying it. - Fixed the "lightning flashes" accessibility option preventing the Repair Tool from using power when it was unchecked. - Changed the main menu on all platforms by removing the merchandise store banner. - Fixed the texture filter quality to use Bilinear for some sprites on the Blueprints PDA tab. _PC only (excluding Windows Store)_ - Fixed gamepad selection indicator being visible after switching from gamepad to keyboard and mouse. ### Teeny-Tiny Hotfix - Date: 2022-10-04 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/3283711615962546219 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-3283711615962546219 Hello Subnauts! We’ve released the Teeny-Tiny Hotfix - a patch to resolve a few bugs from our last update What the Dock. Fixes: - Ambient water particles are now showing correctly - Fix to allow new screenshots can be cycled through after deleting older screenshots again Thank you to everyone who reported bugs to us. As always, keep in touch and let us know if you have any persisting issues! - Unknown Worlds ### What the Dock Update - Date: 2022-09-13 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/3276953770293551410 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-3276953770293551410 A new update is available for [Subnautica: Below Zero](https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/). - Tailor your Below Zero experience with Custom Game Mode - Utilize an all-new Seatruck Dock base piece - Enjoy the most stable version of the game with tons of bugs squashed - Get yourself out of some sticky out-of-bounds situations with an Unstuck Button - Steam Cloud saves are back (yes, for real this time!) ##### Custom Game Mode Tailor your Below Zero experience to the finest of details with a new Custom Game Mode option. Toggle everything from Player Damage, to Day and Night Length, to Creature Hostility, to implementing a Vegetarian Diet, and much, much more. The challenges are endless and yours to create! ##### Seatruck Dock Looking for a way to dock your Seatruck and its modules? We’ve got you covered! This brand new base piece will accommodate the Seatruck and up to five modules comfortably. No more chasing your modules around in open water. You can just easily get back to your adventures right from your base. ##### Tons of Bugs Smashed The team has been hard at work optimizing the Below Zero experience even more, with tons more bugs smashed. Enjoy the most stable version of the game to-date with this latest update. ##### Unstuck Button Ever found yourself stuck out-of-bounds with no way to rectify the situation? This handy unstuck button will come in clutch to ensure you don’t lose any precious game progress. Simply open the Options menu and select Unstuck to teleport back to your last safe location. ##### Steam Cloud Saves Got a sense of deja vu? Steam Cloud saves are back! (Yes, for real this time.) Use Steam Cloud to upload your saved games and download them to any computer with the same Steam account when you launch the game. Taking your lived in saves from computer-to-computer has never been easier. ##### Stay Connected Follow the [Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) and [Subnautica: Below Zero Steam](https://steamcommunity.com/games/848450) groups to get a notification on Steam whenever we have news about the game. You can also: - Follow for updates and news [@Subnautica](https://twitter.com/subnautica) on Twitter - Get live source code changes by following [@SubnauticaSCM](https://twitter.com/subnauticascm) on Twitter - See update news on (https://facebook.com/subnautica) - Watch update summary videos on (https://youtube.com/subnautica) - Satisfy your underwater Instagram craving by following [@Subnautica](https://instagram.com/subnautica) - Chat with fellow divers in the [Subnautica Discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/subnautica) server Enjoy, and happy diving! [- Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/ ### Language Pack Patch - Date: 2021-08-18 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/2976303615856385378 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-2976303615856385378 Language pack support for Hungarian, Finnish, Slovak, and Polish. This update also includes a fix for endgame dialogue in Sam's storyline, and some minor bug fixes related to translation and text sizing. Finally, if you use console commands on PC, they're now even easier to access by using shift+enter! ### Below Zero 1.0 Released! - Date: 2021-05-14 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/5765148909663385646 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-5765148909663385646 The big day is finally here! Subnautica: Below Zero 1.0 is now available on Steam. This update includes even more bug fixes and polish, improving on our final Early Access release, (https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/below-zero-seaworthy-update/), and also unlocks the endgame for all players. If you have a save file from Early Access, you can continue to play it and progress as normal! Once again, we want to thank you all for your continued support throughout Early Access. Without your feedback, passion, and love for Subnautica, the game would not be what it is today. Please continue to give us feedback too, as you dive into the mysteries of Planet 4546B: support will be on-going for both games. We hope to see you at 5PM UTC, Friday May 14th, for the [Launch Livestream](https://steamcommunity.com/games/848450/announcements/detail/5765148909660076231), to celebrate the release of Below Zero with you all. Make sure that you don’t miss it! Keep diving, [- Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/ ### We Are Disabling Steam Cloud Saves - Date: 2021-04-08 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/3109147756465461793 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-3109147756465461793 Hello, Subnauts! As you may be aware, we were excited to introduce Steam Cloud save capability with the [final Early Access update for Below Zero, Seaworthy](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/subnautica-below-zero-seaworthy-update/). We have heard all of your feedback about how Steam Cloud saves have been working for Below Zero and have made the difficult decision to disable the feature. With Steam Cloud saves enabled for the last several weeks, we can say definitively that it's not quite ready for prime time. For us, this boils down to two factors: speed and reliability. Steam Cloud saves are currently taking too long for some players, and we have also received a few concerning reports of saves disappearing. The latter seems exceptionally rare but where saves are concerned, we feel that it is better to err on the side of caution. There should be no impact to your existing saves. They should remain locally on your computer and you can load them as normal. Should you need to access your save games on another computer, you will need to transfer your saves manually. You can find your saved games in the SubnauticaZero\SNAppData\SavedGames\ folder, or by going into the game properties on Steam and browsing Local Files. (The drive Below Zero is located on will differ depending on where you chose to store the game.) We'd like to support Steam Cloud saves moving forward (it's something we want as players as well!) but will do so with a more robust implementation. We can definitely say it won't be ready in time for our May 14 launch but we are considering this a priority. Thank you again for all of your support and feedback. Happy diving! [- Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/ ##### Steam Cloud Saves FAQ **What happens to my saves?** There should be no impact to your existing saves. Only that you’ll need to transfer them manually if you want to move them between computers. We have been assured that even existing saves in the “cloud” will be unaffected. **Help! My save files are gone!** Send us an email at subnautica-support@unknownworlds.com. We probably can’t recover them, but we would love to work with you to learn what happened and help other players. **Can I download my saves that were stored in the cloud if I deleted them locally?** No. Well, not at the moment. Any save that is in the cloud should be preserved until we turn Steam Cloud saves back on. But you will not be able to access them until that time. They are both there and not there. Schrodinger’s saves. **Aw man, I love cloud saves!** Us too, we’re definitely bringing them back! We need a little extra time to perfect it first. **What are Steam Cloud saves?** Read about Steam Cloud on [Steam Support](https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=6736-QEIG-8941). ### Seaworthy Update - Date: 2021-02-25 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/3051722418705824240 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-3051722418705824240 A new update is available for [Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access](https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/). Visit the [Seaworthy site](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/below-zero-seaworthy-update?k=8) to learn more! - Uncover the mysteries of the all-new, fully voiced Crashed Ship story - Enjoy the finalized soundtrack as you travel biome-to-biome - Utilize the improved Prawn Suit controls throughout your adventuring - Experience our most stable version of the game to-date with even more bug fixes - Check out the added gamepad and rumble support https://youtu.be/yX5Lkk0iPU0 ##### Crashed Ship Story Have you ever found yourself wondering about the crew of the Mercury II whilst you trawl the wreckage scattered across the ocean floor? Wonder no more! You can now discover fully-voiced logs in the Mercury II wrecks that will provide more insight into the crew aboard... and their fate. ##### Completely Integrated Soundtrack Below Zero's soundtrack, composed by Ben Prunty, is now fully integrated in-game. Every biome now features a rich and atmospheric track to deepen your immersion in the world of 4546B! ##### Prawn Suit Improvements The Prawn Suit has more maneuverability than ever before with the addition of a horizontal boost, as well as improvements and refinement to existing Prawn Suit upgrade modules, such as the Torpedo Arm. ##### Bug Squashing Thanks to all of your incredible feedback and bug reporting, the team has been hard at work squashing bugs for this latest release. With the Seaworthy update, you'll be able to play the most stable version of the game yet! ##### New Loading Bar What's that waddling across the bottom of your screen? While you wait for Below Zero to load, a cute little Pengling will walk along the loading bar. It may stumble a few times, but don't worry, no Penglings were harmed during the loading process! ##### Steam Cloud With this final Early Access update, we're bringing Steam Cloud support to Below Zero. You can utilize Steam Cloud to upload your saved games and download it to any computer with the same Steam account upon launching the game. So, if you need to move from computer-to-computer, taking your lived in saves with you has never been easier. Note: If you have local save games on multiple computers, we recommend disabling Steam Cloud and manually merging your files before syncing. ##### Gamepad and Rumble Support Below Zero now has added gamepad support. If you prefer to traverse the waters of 4546B using the gamepad of your choice, it should now provide a seamless experience. Rumble support is also available for Xbox controllers only. ##### 1.0 Release Date Oh, and we have just one more little announcement: Subnautica: Below Zero is coming to all platforms on May 14th! We want to extend our thanks to all Subnauts for your patience as we finalized the release date. We can't wait to bring the game to everyone playing on PC and console. And once again, we appreciate all of your support and feedback throughout the Early Access process. ##### Follow Below Zero development You can find out about upcoming updates in all sorts of ways. Sign up to the [Development Newsletter](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/newsletter) to receive word every time an update is released. Follow the [Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) and [Subnautica: Below Zero Steam](https://steamcommunity.com/games/848450) groups to get a notification on Steam. You can also: - See update sneak peaks by following [@Subnautica](https://twitter.com/subnautica) on Twitter - Get live source code changes by following [@SubnauticaSCM](https://twitter.com/subnauticascm) on Twitter - See update news on (https://facebook.com/subnautica) - Watch update summary videos on (https://youtube.com/subnautica) - Satisfy underwater Instagram craving by following [@Subnautica](https://instagram.com/subnautica) - See our task lists & milestones on ( _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/3051722418705824240]_ ### Teeny-Tiny Update - Date: 2020-12-04 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/2914355656270849329 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-2914355656270849329 Hello, Subnauts! A new update has just been released for [Subnautica: Below Zero](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/). Though this is not a major Early Access update (consider it a half-way mark between [Relics of the Past](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/subnautica-below-zero-relics-of-the-past-update/) and our next major update!), it does contain a ton of bug fixes, optimizations, and polish to the world. Hopefully, this update will serve as a hold-over through the holiday season and make your Early Access experience that little bit more polished! Here are all the changes included in this update: ##### Changelog - Complete encyclopedia, tooltips, names, descriptions and PDA text. - Streaming and memory optimizations (Unity Addressables, octree pruning, etc) - Art performance optimizations (material and mesh complexity reductions, LODs, culling, VFX optimizations) - Story presentation improvements and databank organization - Final soundtrack with updated music manager - Improved Creative Mode - Added weather quality option - Updated early game immersive training - Updated Robin / player model - Tons of bug-fixes and general polish (collision, materials, loot, spawns, model fixes, anim blending fixes, z-fighting fixes, base ghosts and construction issues, missing effects, etc) ##### Follow Below Zero development You can find out about upcoming updates in all sorts of ways. Sign up to the [Development Newsletter](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/newsletter) to receive word every time an update is released. Follow the [Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) and [Subnautica: Below Zero Steam](https://steamcommunity.com/games/848450) groups to get a notification on Steam. You can also: - See update sneak peaks by following [@Subnautica](https://twitter.com/subnautica) on Twitter - Get live source code changes by following [@SubnauticaSCM](https://twitter.com/subnauticascm) on Twitter - See update news on (https://facebook.com/subnautica) - Watch update summary videos on (https://youtube.com/subnautica) - Satisfy underwater Instagram craving by following [@Subnautica](https://instagram.com/subnautica) - See our task lists & milestones on (https://favro.com/organization/35200a08dbbad85b26102638/0d9378db42299691bb14c708) - Chat with fellow divers in the [Subnautica Discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/subnautica) server Enjoy, and happy diving! [- Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/ ### Relics of the Past Update - Date: 2020-10-29 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/2944751783001247838 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-2944751783001247838 A new update is available for [Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access](https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/). Visit the [Relics of the Past site](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/below-zero-relics-of-the-past-update/?k=8) to learn more! - Experience Below Zero’s story in its most complete form, now fully voiced! - Check out Robin’s revamped look with a new Dive Suit and model - Unlock more alien mysteries in the Precursor Caches - Discover new world details, including artwork from the community - Venture to the edge of the world and encounter the vicious Void Chelicerate - Optionally pause your game when the PDA is open https://youtu.be/YKoHTbvV188 ##### Complete and Fully Voiced Story Play through Below Zero from start to (almost) finish, with the most complete version of the story to date. With voice acting fully implemented, rich lore to be discovered through the PDA logs, encyclopedia entries, and databanks, as well as additional art assets, the truth of what happened to Sam and on Planet 4546B prior to your arrival is waiting for you. With voices implemented, we also recommend starting a new game, though old save files are still compatible with this update. ##### Updated Robin Model Robin has a new look from head-to-fin, with a sleek Xenoworx Dive Suit to wear, sporting a revamped hairstyle, as well as updates to the face model. Arctic survival has never looked better. ##### Void Chelicerate Venture if you dare to the edge of the world, where a new Leviathan is awaiting your arrival. A rare mutation of the Chelicerates you might have uncovered on your journey, the Void Chelicerate is a hulking, aggressive creature that does not take kindly to your intrusion. ##### Precursor Caches Uncover further secrets of the mysterious and ancient Architects in the Precursor Caches. Who knows what you might find as you explore these eerie and abandoned areas of the planet. ##### Beacons Drop on Death Did you meet an unfortunate end on your journey across Planet 4546B? Make sure to carry a Beacon in your inventory, as it will drop on your death, ensuring a somewhat smooth rediscovery of your last known location, as well as assist with reclaiming any lost items. ##### PDA Pause Found in the Accessibility menu, this opt-in feature will pause your game whenever the PDA is open. Now you can read through your PDA at leisure and never worry about running out of oxygen or getting hypothermia. ##### World Details and Polish Traverse the intro area to discover additional details and revisions, unlock decorative items designed by the Subnautica community, and much more, with the latest rounds of polish to the game. There’s plenty to uncover and revisit, giving a fresh and rich experience for all players. ##### Follow Below Zero development You can find out about upcoming updates in all sorts of ways. Sign up to the [Development Newsletter](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/newsletter) to receive word every time an update is released. Follow the [Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) and [Subnautica: Below Zero Steam](https://steamcommunity.com/games/848450) groups to get a notification on Steam. You can also: - See update sneak peaks by following [@Subnautica](https://twitter.com/subnautica) on Twitter - Get live source code changes by following [@SubnauticaSCM](https://twitter.com/subnauticascm) on Twitter - See update news on (https://facebook.com/subnautica) - Watch update summary videos on (https://youtube.com/subnautica) - Satisfy underwater Instagram craving by following [@Subnautica](https://instagram.com/subnautica) - See our task lists & milestones on (https://favro.com/organization/35200a08dbbad85b26102638/0d9378db42299691bb14c708) - Chat with fellow divers in the [Subnautica Discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/subnautica) server Enjoy, and happy diving! [- Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) h _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/2944751783001247838]_ ### Stranger Pings Update - Date: 2020-08-13 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/2753341279128088191 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-2753341279128088191 A new update is available for [Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access](https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/). Mystery awaits you in Stranger Pings. Investigate the abandoned Alterra bases, unlock new base decorations, experience new creature behaviors, and much more. Visit the [Stranger Pings site](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/below-zero-stranger-pings-update/?k=8) to learn more! - Dig deeper into the mysteries of 4546B with new character portraits and base detailing - Decorate and personalize your base with new props and stairs for surface bases - Enjoy a smoother ride – with significantly less pop-in – thanks to improved grass and terrain fading technology - Discover further detail and polish work in Deep Lilypads and Iceberg Zone - Experience new creature behaviors, including Rock Puncher improvements - Utilize the Object Highlighting accessibility option to showcase interactable items https://youtu.be/KNyR2yAlv_8 ##### Alterra Base Polish As you investigate the abandoned Alterra bases on 4546B, you will now uncover additional environmental storytelling. Learn more about the scientists that lived and worked on the planet prior to your arrival, ranging from unlockable employee profiles, to personal items and decor. It’s even easier to know which base you’ve arrived at too, with symbols and name plates added to the exterior! ##### Base Decorations Add a touch more personalization to your own bases after you root through the Alterra labs, with the futuristic Executive Toy, a calming Aromatherapy Lamp, as well as stairs for your surface bases. ##### Artifact Pings Never lose an Artifact in the world again! A Precursor symbol will now accompany any Artifact locations on the planet, which can all be managed through your trusty PDA. ##### Known Issue: PDA Unlocks PDAs that you have previously collected during your playthrough may reappear with this update. If you have already unlocked them, you will not be able to pick it up again. We are working on a solution for the next update. ##### Biome Detail and Polish Further detail and polish work has been added to Deep Lilypads and the Iceberg Zone. Revisit these impressive biomes to discover just how rich and vivid the world is becoming. ##### Creature Behaviors The behaviors of several creatures that inhabit the vast waters of the planet have been revamped with this update. The Rock Puncher now trawls the ocean floor in search of sustenance, which also unearths resources that you can pick through. Squidsharks utilize a new lightning attack to chase away any threats. Other creatures have also seen updates to their pathing and animations, so make sure you get out in the world and interact with them... if you dare. ##### Object Highlighting This feature can be found under the new Accessibility section of the menu. With a selection of colors to choose from, you’ll be able to highlight objects in the world that you can interact with. ##### Follow Below Zero development You can find out about upcoming updates in all sorts of ways. Sign up to the [Development Newsletter](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/newsletter) to receive word every time an update is released. Follow the [Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) and [Subnautica: Below Zero Steam](https://steamcommunity.com/games/848450) groups to get a notification on Steam. You can also: - See update sneak peaks by following [@Subnautica](https://twitter.com/subnautica) on Twitter - Get live source code changes by following [@SubnauticaSCM](https://twitter.com/subnauticascm) on Twitter - See update news on (https://facebook.com/subnautica) - Watch update summary videos on (https://youtube.com/subnautica) - Satisfy underwater Instagram craving by following [@Subnautica](https://instagram.com/subnautica) - See our task lists & milestones on (https://favro.com/organization/35200a08dbbad85b26102638/0d9378db42299691bb14c708) - Chat with f _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/2753341279128088191]_ ### Salad Days Update - Date: 2020-06-25 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/2529283300260096029 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-2529283300260096029 A new update is available for [Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access](https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/). Salad Days are here on 4546B! Grab a thermos of coffee, fire up the Recyclotron, and get ready for more ice-cold adventure... and salad. Visit the [Salad Days site](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/below-zero-salad-days-update?k=8) to learn more! - Visit Marguerit’s Greenhouse and uncover unique plants and all-new salad recipes - React to the changing environment of Planet 4546B with player emotes - Interact with the Recyclotron and dismantle crafted objects to retrieve materials - Discover the bridge to Arctic Spires and a new accompanying cinematic - Experience the latest additions and clues to Below Zero’s revamped story - Scale the Below Zero UI with an additional slider to tailor your game experience https://youtu.be/HfHybGKKza0 ##### Marguerit’s Greenhouse What hearty meal could be better to help you fight off the freezing temperatures of 4546B than salad? Take a moment out of your adventuring to visit Marguerit’s Greenhouse and discover new unique plants and recipes to aid your survival efforts! ##### Recyclotron In a pinch for resources? Have some crafted items you’re no longer making use of? Fabricate and utilize the Recyclotron to dismantle objects and retrieve the raw materials! ##### Bridge to Arctic Spires Gain access to Arctic Spires via Glacial Bay with this new bridge! Well, it might need a little bit of love, care, and repairing first. But once across, you can uncover all of the delights that Arctic Spires holds… including a huge, felled Ice Worm. ##### Iceberg Zone Life is abundant in the Iceberg Zone, above and below the surface! But it’s not just creatures that you’ll stumble across here. Who knows what Architect mysteries and artifacts await, hidden away in this biome. ##### Player Emotes The weather on the surface can change fast. Robin has some new, expressive emotes to react as the temperature drops, and to other environmental shifts. ##### Thermos and Coffee Make yourself a piping hot coffee to shake the chill from your adventures across the freezing waters and icy ground of 4546B. Don’t forget to do your part in keeping the planet safe by using and reusing an environmentally friendly thermos! ##### Snow Stalker Improvements The Snow Stalkers live up to their name this update, with new stalking behavior. But don’t worry, as long as you have a flare, you’ll be able to put a little distance between you and your fuzzy friend. You did bring a flare, right? ##### Ice Bubbles Oxygen is at a premium as you dive ever deeper! Keep one eye out for ice bubbles and use your laser cutter to pop them open to avoid making a hasty retreat back to the surface. ##### More Story Additions Below Zero’s story continues to expand with a whole host of new additions. From PDA entries, to detail work in Alterra’s abandoned bases, and the Radio Tower location, there’s plenty to explore and uncover as you piece together the clues about Sam’s disappearance. ##### Environmental Polish Return to the Deep Purple Vents, Glacial Forest, and Arctic Spires and enjoy even more polish and detail work to the biomes. ##### UI Scaling Tailor your Below Zero experience even further with this new slider in the settings menu to scale the UI to your liking. ##### Follow Below Zero development You can find out about upcoming updates in all sorts of ways. Sign up to the [Development Newsletter](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/newsletter) to receive word every time an update is released. Follow the [Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) and [Subnautica: Below Zero Steam](https://steamcommunity.com/games/848450) groups to get a notification on Steam. You can also: - See update sneak peaks by following [@Subnautica](https://twitter.com/subnautica) on Twitter - Get live source code changes by following [@SubnauticaSCM](https://twitter.co _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/2529283300260096029]_ ### Frostbite Update - Date: 2020-04-30 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/2221906285538412088 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-2221906285538412088 A new update is available for [Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access](https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/). Start your brand new adventure on Planet 4546B with a revamped story and intro cinematic. Visit the [Frostbite site](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/below-zero-frostbite-update?k=8) to learn more! - Experience the beginning of an all-new story and intro cinematic - Explore the extensively reworked Glacial Basin - Interact with the new cold mechanics and avoid hypothermia - Discover new Snowball interactions with the Snow Stalkers - Encounter escalating weather conditions - Uncover further improvements and polish to existing biomes - Enjoy crisper, and more clear in-game text https://youtu.be/SXnjJxMmec0 ##### New Story and Intro Cinematic Start your brand new adventure on Planet 4546B with a revamped story and intro cinematic. As you crash land on the surface a new mystery awaits you, with further secrets to uncover about Alterra and Robin’s sister, Sam. But a familiar presence is also waiting deep beneath the surface… ##### Glacial Basin Explore and traverse the cavernous, newly reworked Glacial Basin biome. With more nooks and crannies to uncover, the Basin now merges more seamlessly with underwater experiences via Glacial Bay. ##### Cold Mechanics and Escalating Weather Avoiding hypothermia while exploring the surface of the planet is now a concern with the introduction of cold mechanics. Make sure to plot out routes and take an abundance of coffee on your adventures] to stave off the chill. Weather conditions also naturally escalate, so keep one eye out for any snowstorms slowly rolling in. ##### Biome Polish and Improvements Take time out to rediscover and explore the Thermal Vents and Lilypad Connection biomes. With further polish and improvements, these biomes are now more vibrant and varied, with additional detailing work to the terrain. ##### Quantum Lockers Utilize this Precursor technology in order to access your Quantum Locker storage across the planet, wherever you place them. ##### Status Indicators Wondering about the status and durability of your items? Keep an eye on your power usage with newly introduced status indicators, which will visually prompt you when they need a little care and attention. ##### Ore Veins On the hunt for resource-rich areas? Keep an eye out for ore veins in Arctic Spires and Glacial Basin, which will now provide increased materials for all of your crafting needs. ##### Snowballs and Water Purification Tablets The dual-use Snowballs can be life saving in more than one instance. A well-timed throw can distract a Snowstalker, to facilitate your quick escape. But they can also be utilized in the new water purification tablets, providing you with a new water source and keep you from dehydrating. ##### New Ice Worm Animation The fearsome Ice Worm has all new interactions and animations to uncover, as you attempt to cross its treacherous territory. But this leviathan-class creature doesn’t just have its sights set on you. ##### Surface Beacons Worried about losing your way on the surface? You can now place Beacons above ground, so you can mark out any important areas that you’d like to easily rediscover. ##### Crisper Text Below Zero’s text is now crisper and cleaner than ever, thanks to an all-new update that improves readability. ##### Follow Below Zero development You can find out about upcoming updates in all sorts of ways. Sign up to the [Development Newsletter](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/newsletter) to receive word every time an update is released. Follow the [Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) and [Subnautica: Below Zero Steam](https://steamcommunity.com/games/848450) groups to get a notification on Steam. You can also: - See update sneak peaks by following [@Subnautica](https://twitter.com/subnautica) on Twitter - Get live source code changes by following [@Subnauti _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/2221906285538412088]_ ### Lost Ship Update - Date: 2020-02-19 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/1706237789329936881 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-1706237789329936881 A new update is available for [Subnautica: Below Zero Early Access](https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/). Explore the Crashed Ship wreckage, descend into Deep Lilypads, experience the incredible beauty of the Aurora Borealis and more! Visit the [Lost Ship site](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/subnautica-below-zero-lost-ship-update?k=8) to learn more! - Explore the mysterious Crashed Ship - Interact with the playful Trivalve - Uncover the perilous Brinicles - Descend into the shadowy depths of Deep Lilypads - Encounter the stunning phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis - Further improvements and polish to existing biomes https://youtu.be/rHfzWyQm82A ##### Crashed Ship The wreckage of a mysterious Crashed Ship is scattered across the ocean floor of Planet 4546B. What secrets are hidden inside? You’ll need to be prepared for anything as you explore every crevice for clues! ##### Trivalve These adorable and playful creatures are curious about your presence! Interact with and feed them, and you’ll find they’re a friendly companion on your continued journey. ##### Brinicles Though enticing and awe-inspiring, don’t venture too close to the protruding Brinicles. These perilous ice formations can cause some serious damage. ##### Deep Lilypads Illuminated by the faint light of the flowers that grow there, the Deep Lilypads are ripe with resources and lead to further Architect discoveries to be made. ##### Aurora Borealis Encountering this rare event across the skies of 4546B is an incredible sight to behold. The Aurora Borealis is a stunning phenomenon and one you don’t want to miss. ##### Polish and Improvements Take some time and re-explore the biomes of Below Zero that you are already familiar with. Additional polish and improvements have been made to Lilypads and Thermal Spires, as well as a tune-up to the Hoverbike! ##### Below Zero’s Story This update will be your last opportunity to play Below Zero’s story in its current form. As previously announced, a new story will be coming in our next update! ##### Follow Below Zero development You can find out about upcoming updates in all sorts of ways. Sign up to the [Development Newsletter](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/newsletter) to receive word every time an update is released. Follow the [Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) and [Subnautica: Below Zero Steam](https://steamcommunity.com/games/848450) groups to get a notification on Steam. You can also: - See update sneak peaks by following [@Subnautica](https://twitter.com/subnautica) on Twitter - Get live source code changes by following [@SubnauticaSCM](https://twitter.com/subnauticascm) on Twitter - See update news on (https://facebook.com/subnautica) - Watch update summary videos on (https://youtube.com/subnautica) - Satisfy underwater Instagram craving by following [@Subnautica](https://instagram.com/subnautica) - See our task lists & milestones on (https://favro.com/organization/35200a08dbbad85b26102638/0d9378db42299691bb14c708) - Chat with fellow divers in the [Subnautica Discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/subnautica) server Enjoy, and happy diving! [- Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/ ### Experimental Beta Updates & Risks - Date: 2019-07-25 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/2959346709988022002 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-2959346709988022002 As part of Below Zero’s journey through Early Access, there is an Experimental beta available on Steam for fans to play. It allows players to immediately get their hands on new biomes, tools, and creatures as soon as they are added to the game. However, it is not without its risks. In fact, we are anticipating that an impending merge to Experimental might exhibit some of the below risks! If you’ve opted to play Below Zero in Experimental, there are a few essential things that you need to know: - Here, there be monsters. And no, we’re not talking about Chelicerate or Squidshark. Experimental means that you’re playing Below Zero with near-daily updates. But that also means daily bugs. The kind that span from minor inconveniences to save file breaking. Which brings us to… - Don’t get attached to your save files. In fact, if you’re concerned about save files, we recommend avoiding Experimental all together. If you’re looking to pour hours into perfecting your base, and exploring, collecting and crafting everything available, then opting out of beta is for you. In some cases, Experimental can and will corrupt your save files. - Your feedback is invaluable. Elements of Below Zero Experimental will break in some of the weirdest ways, and we rely on your help to pin-point and work on fixing them. We’ve even built a feedback tool directly into the game, so if you spot anything, go ahead and hit F8 and let us know what you’ve found! If you are playing Below Zero on Experimental with a save file you want to protect, we recommend the following: - Do not open your Below Zero save file while in Experimental. - Wait until the next Early Access update. - Switch to ‘NONE - Opt out of all beta programs’ and allow latest update to download. - Open save file from step one and don’t revert back to Experimental. In the meantime, you can catch up to your progress points on a new file using Console Commands. The Below Zero Wiki is up to date with [all of the current commands](https://subnautica-belowzero.fandom.com/wiki/Console_Commands), and you can quickly find yourself where you last left off. As always, we’d like to thank you for all of your support as Below Zero continues to move towards Content Complete. We couldn’t do this without you! ##### Follow Below Zero development You can find out about upcoming updates in all sorts of ways. Sign up to the [Development Newsletter](https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/newsletter) to receive word every time an update is released. Follow the [Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) and [Subnautica: Below Zero Steam](https://steamcommunity.com/games/848450) groups to get a notification on Steam. You can also: - See update sneak peaks by following [@Subnautica](https://twitter.com/subnautica) on Twitter - Get live source code changes by following [@SubnauticaSCM](https://twitter.com/subnauticascm) on Twitter - See update news on (https://facebook.com/subnautica) - Watch update summary videos on (https://youtube.com/subnautica) - Satisfy underwater Instagram craving by following [@Subnautica](https://instagram.com/subnautica) - See our task lists & milestones on (https://favro.com/organization/35200a08dbbad85b26102638/0d9378db42299691bb14c708) - Chat with fellow divers in the [Subnautica Discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/subnautica) server [- Unknown Worlds](https://store.steampowered.com/developer/unknown-worlds) https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/ ### Micro Update Released - Date: 2019-02-12 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/848450/view/5222443045220491148 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica-below-zero/releases/steam-5222443045220491148 A small update has been released! This update is not a major feature release. It contains some bug fixes and improvements, and tries to fix some (but not all!) of the issues your feedback revealed after [Below Zero](https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/) release. This update also serves to test our new triple-store build deployment system. This system sends the update to each of the Epic, Discord, and Steam stores at the same time. We want to make sure it is working properly before we release a major feature update. To be notified as soon as we do release our first major feature update, subscribe to the Subnautica development newsletter, follow [@Subnautica on Twitter](https://twitter.com/subnautica), [@Subnautica on Instagram](https://instagram.com/subnautica), [Subnautica on Facebook](https://facebook.com/subnautica), and subscribe to [Subnautica on Youtube](https://youtube.com/subnautica). Please keep sending us your feedback! We'd love to hear from you in the in-game feedback system (press F8 while playing), on our (subnautica forums), or in our [Discord chat](https://discord.gg/subnautica). Below Zero is still full of bugs, but with your continued feedback we will whittle them away during Early Access. [- Unknown Worlds](https://twitter.com/uwedev) A comprehensive changelog follows: ##### Changelog **Changes** - Ice floes reworked to look less flat, transition better to snow - Reduced oxygen gained from Titan Holefish from 100 to 30 - Increased Titan Holefish oxygen recharge time to 40 seconds - Clarified rocket island signal text - Alien cave materials now blend better with surrounding ice - Supply drops may now be used when falling - Removed Crash Fish spawns outside Sanctuary - Spawn fewer aggressive creatures in the one place in Thermal Spires **Additions** - Avalanche + tower falling sounds - Camera shake in avalanche sequence - Hot springs on rocket island, including terrain tweaks - Two new icebergs in shallows - Hanging icicles on cave facade - Heat effects in proximity to heat sources - Pengling hold animations **Bug fixes** - Various changes to Sanctuary physics including collision mesh - PDA now lights correctly in Research Base - Research Base collision adjusted to mitigate falling & sticking - Tooltip on Research Base prawn suits updated - Steam version no longer starts vanilla Subnautica - Removed unwanted Supply Drop with "Null" item inside - Pengwing spelling error fixed - Some tool & walk/stand poses now animate properly - Camera no longer clips inside Life Pod - No longer possible to use fabricator from outside Drop Pod - No longer possible to scan fabricator in Drop Pod - Life Pod fabricator can no longer be picked up with Propulsion Cannon - Stopped some entity slots (e.g. loot) from floating - Removed floating terrain in Shallow Twisty Bridges - Removed unused mesh from small coral kelp plant - Ladders in ice lake & rocket base may now be used - Drop Pod legs will now deploy - Drop Pod will now broadcast the correct signal - Bioscanner & Biosample may no longer be dropped / lost - Pickup up a Builder tool now unlocks the Builder recipe **Performance** - Adjusted Level-Of-Detail on small coral kelp plant - Add culling of non-visible objects to elevator in alien base - Optimised cloud rendering - Disabled clouds when underwater https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/