Subnautica 2 multiplayer gets proximity chat, revive system and promised new content
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A major new patch for Subnautica 2's co-operative multiplayer mode has been released, introducing proximity voice chat and a revive system for downed players, according to GamesRadar+. The update marks a significant step in refining the game's early access co-op experience, with developers at Unknown Worlds also confirming that further additions, including a new region and new story content, remain in development.
The proximity chat feature allows players to communicate based on in-game distance, while the revive mechanic lets teammates rescue each other rather than facing a permanent death in a session. Beyond these headline additions, the developers have reiterated their commitment to expanding Subnautica 2 post-launch, with a new explorable region and further story content explicitly flagged as still to come, though no firm release timeframe was given for either.
- Subnautica 2 co-op patch adds proximity chat feature
- New revive system lets players rescue downed teammates
- Developers confirm new region and story still in development
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Subnautica 2 is the sequel to Unknown Worlds' underwater survival and exploration game, in which players explore an alien ocean world, gather resources and build equipment to survive. It launched into early access, meaning it is still being actively developed and expanded with player feedback, and one of its headline new features compared with the original game is co-operative multiplayer, letting people play together rather than alone.
Because the game is in early access, its multiplayer mode has been considered a work in progress, with the developers releasing periodic updates to add features and fix issues as they refine the shared experience. Unknown Worlds, the studio behind the Subnautica series, has continued to communicate with players about what is still to come, including additional areas of the game world and more story material.
This matters because early access titles rely heavily on ongoing updates to build player trust and keep their community engaged while the full game takes shape. How well the developers deliver on these promised additions can shape expectations for the game's eventual full release.
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Originally published by GamesRadar+ as “Huge Subnautica 2 co-op patch adds proximity chat and a revive system as devs promise a “new region” and “new story” are still on the way”.