Map size

[Al3xandrU]

I have seen many people talking about this and saying that the map is much smaller compared to the first subnauticas map. And I am confused, Is it CURRENTLY smaller compared to the Subnautica map? And will be expanded as updates come out? Or is the whole map size already determined, and they just need to fill in the parts? Map size is very important to me because i love to explore. I have not played the first Subnautica game, but i plan to, depending on how good this one is. (I want to know map size before buying the game).

[lordbean]

You're planning on judging a completed title by the state of an early access title?

Honestly, that's really backwards. If I were you, I'd play Subnautica first, then judge whether you want to invest in getting the early access title.

Below Zero's map is being built very differently than Subnautica's. Nearly all areas in Subnautica are accessible by the Cyclops (a 40-ft long submarine) and as such tend to be very wide open, though there is still a lot to explore. Below Zero has more of a focus on small-space exploration, and besides that, the game is decidedly not done yet. The only really "finished" biome is Twisty Bridges - other biomes are in varying stages of development ranging from looking close to done through damned near empty.

[Contrador]

I would suggest to play original subnautica, and if you like it, dont buy bellow zero. As bellow zero is shaping to be a different game no one asked for.

[PrimeSonic]

Originally posted by Contrador:

I would suggest to play original subnautica, and if you like it, dont buy bellow zero. As bellow zero is shaping to be a different game no one asked for.

Basically this.

To this day I regret buying BZ in Day 1 based on nothing more than confidence in UWE and the hopes to get another Subnautica like experience.

[Coops]

The map in Below Zero is about half as big as the Subnautica map and the ocean is half as deep. This is probably not going to change. There is a lot of hyperbole surrounding the map size. It is not as small as the critics claim and there is a lot of above sea level area (much more than the original)
However, it has a more complex story with voice acting and NPCs where the original does not. And performance may be better once it is optimized.
If you like to explore I urge you to get Subnautica. It is a great game and it is finished. BZ will not be out for at least 6 months, maybe a year.

[Dr. PoopFart™]

i loved Subnautica and im shocked how much BZ sucks

[Plake]

Originally posted by PrimeSonic:

Originally posted by Contrador:

I would suggest to play original subnautica, and if you like it, dont buy bellow zero. As bellow zero is shaping to be a different game no one asked for.

Basically this.

To this day I regret buying BZ in Day 1 based on nothing more than confidence in UWE and the hopes to get another Subnautica like experience.

I (and many others when looking at other topics about this) 100% DISagree, so some people DID ask for this! Speak for yourself!