# Subnautica Precursor Update

- Product: Subnautica (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica)
- Vendor: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- Date: 2016-12-15
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/264710/view/2872689832680230798
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/subnautica/releases/2016-12-15-precursor-update

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- **added** — Precursor Array & Base structure that rises out of the ocean with interior and surrounding areas to explore
- **added** — Cave network behind the Precursor Base with hidden passages and ancient technology
- **added** — New Precursor story elements and clues scattered throughout the world
- **added** — Fall damage when walking along cliffs
- **added** — Ability to use the PDA while driving vehicles
- **changed** — Lost River biome received thorough level-polish
- **changed** — Floating Island biome received thorough level-polish

##### The Mysteries of Subnautica Grow Deeper

The Precursor Update has been released! This latest update is chock full of new secrets to unravel. Previously, you may have noticed strange, high-tech cubes - or bases - placed throughout the world. Now, these unusual objects come to life as someone (or something) flips the switch. Dive deep into the story of Subnautica and discover more answers and more questions:

https://youtu.be/MKpr1zdFYk4

##### Precursor Base & Array

Rising out of the ocean is the massive Precursor Array & Base. There is a lot to explore both within the new base and nearby. Be sure to bring a flashlight.

##### Cave Network

The area behind the Precursor Base is teeming with hidden gems and secret passageways. Ancient technology sits within these caves waiting to be awakened by you.

##### Ancient Artifacts

Scattered throughout the world are new Precursor story elements and clues.

##### Biome Additions

The Lost River and Floating Island Biomes have received a thorough level-polish.

##### Fall Damage

Be careful walking along cliffs, the world now has fall damage.

##### Vehicle PDA

It's now possible to use the PDA while driving vehicles, a highly requested addition.

##### Find Out More

Learn more about the Precursor Update  [on the update feature site](http://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/Precursor-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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