# Subnautica Bones Update

- Product: Subnautica (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica)
- Vendor: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- Date: 2016-10-27
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/264710/view/2872689832680230892
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica/releases/2016-10-27-bones-update

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- **added** — Lost River zone expanded with four improved zones: Bone Fields, Ghost Forest, Lava Zone Connection, and Lost River Junction
- **added** — River Prowler creature introduced as an aggressive inhabitant of the Bone Fields in the Lost River zone
- **added** — Precursor Base area added to the Lost River zone
- **changed** — Reefbacks now spawn with reefs on their backs with several variations and baby Reefbacks sometimes appearing alongside them
- **changed** — Mesmer abilities improved to be more effective
- **added** — Pipes can be built to bring air to areas using the Pipe Floater or Pipe Base Connector, with up to 5 pipes buildable at a time using a Fabricator
- **changed** — Reinforced Dive Suit and Still Suit now have unique individual models
- **added** — HTC Vive support added

##### Get lost in the depths of the Lost River

The Bones Update has been released! The Lost River zone nears completion in this update with additions to areas throughout. Wander from the Bone Fields to the Lava Zone Connection, there will be plenty to see along the way:

https://youtu.be/TTrSOzTJ8hU

##### Lost River Zone

The Lost River zone grows with four improved zones: the Bone Fields, the Ghost Forest, the Lava Zone Connection, and the Lost River Junction.

##### River Prowler

Introducing the River Prowler, a new creature part of the Bones Field in the Lost River zone. This aggressive creature is not to be taken lightly.

##### Precursor Base

Another mysterious area in the Lost River zone also appears...

##### Reefbacks

Reefbacks now spawn with reefs on (you guessed it) their backs! There are several variations and sometimes you might even see baby Reefbacks alongside them.

##### Mesmer

Mesmer abilities have been improved to be even more mesmerizing.

##### Pipes

Use pipes to bring air to areas either using the Pipe Floater or the Pipe Base Connector. Pipes can be built 5 at a time using a Fabricator.

##### Still & Reinforced Dive Suits

The Reinforced Dive suit and the Still suit now have their own unique models.

#####  HTC Vive Support

Lastly, Subnautica now works on HTC Vive!

##### Find Out More

Learn more about the Bones Update  [on the update feature site](http://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/Bones-Update). We send out a newsletter every time Subnautica Early Access is updated. If you would like to receive it, sign up to the [Subnautica Development Mailing List](http://subnauti.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bf02bb8619c14d31027c73d97&id=8fa28cd2f4).

Happy diving,

- [The Subnautica dev team](http://twitter.com/uwedev)

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