FAQ

[TJ]

I'll continue to update this as questions come in!

- When is the next update?
We are aiming to update the game every 6 weeks for one year, but if you want to see things sooner (and more broken) you can play in the experimental branch which receives updates daily.

- How can I play experimental branch?
Right click the game in your steam library, select the Betas tab, and choose 'experimental'.

- I have a problem with the game how can I fix it?
Troubleshooter guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1640719623

- What is planned for future updates, and where can I keep up to date?
So much! Check out our development tracker: https://favro.com/widget/35200a08dbbad85b26102638/06debf2f78b651dfb12c8fcf

Sign up to the newsletter: https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/newsletter/

Follow the live experimental changelist on twitter: https://twitter.com/SubnauticaSCM?lang=en-gb

Browse the wiki: https://subnautica-belowzero.fandom.com/wiki/Subnautica:_Below_Zero

- Will there be multiplayer?
Nope. It's a huge undertaking. We love the idea, we'd love to pursue it in future projects, but there are no plans at this time.

- Will you fix XYZ?
Probably, with your feedback. All voice and text will be redrafted and re-recorded before 1.0. All tech distribution will be iterated on. New biomes will be added. We are still working on cold systems. There will be more creatures, better animations, new vehicles. If it looks broken, probably it's broken.

- Is this game much more linear or guided than the first?
That is not our intention. There is more voice and dialog, especially in the intro sections of early access 1, but the Vesper is going to become less helpful in the mid-game and you're going to be left to your own devices more. We want to tell a more involved story, but we don't want to take away from your agency and freedom.

- How come below zero is so rough compared to Subnautica? What standard of polish can we expect?
Please expect the same standard of polish as Subnautica at 1.0. We have made improvements to the base game since 1.0 which we are gradually phasing into BZ; meanwhile we have made big additions to BZ which are slowing performance and introducing new bugs. Things may get worse before they get better, but they will get better.

- Will there be VR?
Nope, sorry. We don't think we'll be able to do VR justice. Not because we don't love VR (we do) or all own multiple headsets (we do)....We wanted to do a better job with SN1 but time and availability of people was difficult. We just don't want people having a bad experience in VR for Below Zero, so we're likely not doing it unless we can find the time. Making the game itself is the top priority.

- Where should I report issues?
The in-game F8 menu for bugs, reviews and forum posts for qualitative feedback. Please try to search the forums to see if your topic has already been raised before making new threads, thanks!

- Should I play now or wait for 1.0?
The game is broken and incomplete right now. Only play it now if you really want to see the work in progress and help us fix bugs. Wait for 1.0 in a year or more for the best experience.

- Why is this a whole new game I have to buy instead of DLC?
We set out on a path to create something smaller. It grew. New vehicles, new map, biomes, creatures, new story and characters. We will spend at least 2 years developing it. And we want as many people to play it as possible, including those that may not have bought the first.

[cooldawg1234]

I'm glad I played subnautica at the end of early access so I didn't have too many problems. playing that game for the first time was amazing.

[Xuild]

even though this is the worst place to ask but can someone tell me how to use nexus mods without an account?

[cooldawg1234]

i dont think you can, but why cant you make an account

[Xuild]

yeah i agree but i installed a mod from nexus i think

[Xuild]

but i forgot how to get more mods

[jlordings]

My question is can i get a refund? i dont see why it practically costs the same as the original is half the size of the original, ♥♥♥♥♥ story with numerous plot holes, this game is a bloody joke.. you dont even haave to go on land to complete the game you can just bypass it. i wish i never bought below zero

[jlordings]

S.H.I.T.E story ^^

[Xuild]

jlordings の投稿を引用：

My question is can i get a refund? i dont see why it practically costs the same as the original is half the size of the original, ♥♥♥♥♥ story with numerous plot holes, this game is a bloody joke.. you dont even haave to go on land to complete the game you can just bypass it. i wish i never bought below zero

h a t e r (this game is still in beta so dont expect for it to be an amazing game like the original just give it time)

[Storm]

Xuild の投稿を引用：

jlordings の投稿を引用：

My question is can i get a refund? i dont see why it practically costs the same as the original is half the size of the original, ♥♥♥♥♥ story with numerous plot holes, this game is a bloody joke.. you dont even haave to go on land to complete the game you can just bypass it. i wish i never bought below zero

h a t e r (this game is still in beta so dont expect for it to be an amazing game like the original just give it time)

Game is finished...

[Xuild]

i dont really think its finished though it needs bug fixes like how theres water that can come through the prawn module for the seatruck

[Storm]

Xuild の投稿を引用：

i dont really think its finished though it needs bug fixes like how theres water that can come through the prawn module for the seatruck

Content wise it is, sans the ending which is what jlordings was talking about.

[Xuild]

it does need alot more stuff though maybe adding something like the oddesy or atlas to the game because you have waters that feel like they are as deep as the void in parts of the game that they should make part of the story

[CrazyPigeonLady]

jlordings の投稿を引用：

My question is can i get a refund? i dont see why it practically costs the same as the original is half the size of the original, ♥♥♥♥♥ story with numerous plot holes, this game is a bloody joke.. you dont even haave to go on land to complete the game you can just bypass it. i wish i never bought below zero

Game is not finished. It needs a final update that will, among other, deliver a game ending. I forgot when is the final date but it is in May.

[CrazyPigeonLady]

jlordings の投稿を引用：

My question is can i get a refund? i dont see why it practically costs the same as the original is half the size of the original, ♥♥♥♥♥ story with numerous plot holes, this game is a bloody joke.. you dont even haave to go on land to complete the game you can just bypass it. i wish i never bought below zero

Ok so I checked the final game release is 14th of May.
In addition to what I already said above, I have played the game up to the point when the story has progressed as far as possible before the final update.
The game is very finished, there are no "holes" anywhere, except for maybe few items having question marks in stead of icon. If you can not do something you should check on line for solutions, it might be you probably missed something not that it is not existing. For example (no spoilers don't worry) I did one story line a bit late and found a leviatan cure by pure chance, So you really need to listen to audio logs, pay attention and use your brain to figure things out.

[cooldawg1234]

It's not finished but the game is going to be released soon, so this IS the game. If the story is "♥♥♥♥" now then it'll be ♥♥♥♥ when its fully released lol. I think it's alright but its not going to suddenly become a masterpiece storywise within the next few weeks lol