realism

[koolfionn]

i hop they are not leaning too far into the realistic side because i really like the style of the other games.

[Sero]

No, they won't implement decompression sickness. Way too boring for most people.

[SK]

Realism would absolutely suck for a game like subnautica, did they say anything about considering realism?

[koolfionn]

I'm talking about graphic differences because subnauticas style is very cool😎

[aeroripper]

The lighting and textures are likely to be vastly improved given it's gonna be on UE5. I imagine they're going with the same style as before and not a simulation.

[Buggy Boy]

I think it would be nice if we could have more realistic water effects, wetness after being in the water, splashes and bow waves, etc; if these purely visual things are in the game (and optional for better graphical performance) then I think it would lift it up a notch or two.

While I'd also like them to implement some better water physics, e.g. thermals, currents, resistance, proper base flooding, airlocks and pressure (not so much to implement the bends though, more about base integrity at deeper locations etc) I get the feeling this won't happen.