Since Subnautica: Below Zero takes place in an arctic sea, players can also expect plenty of new and wild alien flora and fauna -and a few returning favorites. The heart of the game will still lie in the deep, dark abyss, but at least this time players can explore large areas without worrying about drowning -and on a sweet hoverbike to boot. While the first Subnautica managed to get away with an almost purely aquatic game world thanks to its varied and imaginative biomes, Subnautica: Below Zero will focus a bit more on frozen landmasses to punctuate its unique submerged landscapes. Players will have to craft, scavenge, and survive as they discover alien ruins and uncover hidden secrets. True to the title, Subnautica: Below Zero takes place in the arctic region of the Subnautica world, Planet 4546B.
Unknown Worlds Entertainment is starting 2019 strong with what is apparently the second chapter in the Subnautica story, Subnautica: Below Zero.
More importantly, the company impressed players by releasing the game in early access (in 2014) and actually listening to players’ concerns instead of using the early access status as an excuse to brush off criticism. Last year, Unknown Worlds Entertainment’s Subnautica wowed critics and gamers with its survival game mechanics, aquatic environments, alien sea life, and surprisingly decent story. Even though most gamers want to stay indoors and remain as warm as possible during the ensuing polar vortex, Unknown Worlds Entertainment might tempt them into braving the hostile, sub-zero wastes and waters of their latest early access title.