Hotfix 3 focuses on DLSS 4.5 upgrades, creature behavior adjustments for Hammerheads, Marrowbreaches, and Nibblers, and several critical stability and multiplayer fixes.
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- DLSS
- Fixed issues that could cause DLSS to crash the game.
- Frame Generation:Fixed Frame Generation not being available in certain versions of the game.→Available
- Interior WallReduced Interior Wall costs to 1/4 of their previous price, making base building significantly cheaper.100%→25% %
- HammerheadAttack:Hammerheads no longer attack unpiloted Tadpoles, though they may still show interest in them.Unpiloted Tadpoles→Ignored
- MarrowbreachAttack:Spaced out Marrowbreach attacks to occur less frequently, providing more windows for player reaction.→Lower
- Nibbler
- Reduced perception range, making players less visible to Nibblers.→Reduced
- Attack:Increased the duration Nibblers circle the player before attacking.→Increased
- Reduced overall movement speed of the Nibblers.→Reduced
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- NibblerIncreased sensitivity of the Nibblers to the Multitool.→Increased
✚Bug fixes6
- DLSSFixed issues where DLSS settings were not being saved correctly.
- HammerheadAttraction:Fixed Hammerheads occasionally not being attracted to Flares.
- Strike ArmorModification:Fixed Strike Armor modification stacking additively, preventing game-breaking states.Additive→
- General
- Fixed a rare crash when starting games.
- Fixed clients reverting to previous positions when rejoining a multiplayer session.
- Fixed goggles remaining visible in first-person view when exiting the Tadpole Haul Chassis as a passenger.
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Patch history
- Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 4Jul 14, 2026 · 1mo
Early Access Hotfix 4 addresses critical progression blockers, base-building glitches, and Xbox-specific UI and stability issues.
+2→ - Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 2May 22, 2026 · 3mo
Hotfix 2 increases resource availability, adjusts Hammerhead AI to prevent base stalking, and fixes critical Tadpole-related bugs and game crashes.
+3−1→ - →Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1May 19, 2026 · 3mo
Early Access Hotfix 1 focuses on stability, crash fixes for AMD/DX12 users, and privacy adjustments regarding analytics.
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