PatchDiff
gamesnewsabout
Subnautica 2
Subnautica 2
ActionAdventureEarly Access
Unknown Worlds Entertainment · Unknown Worlds Entertainment·$29.99
Jun 1, 2026 · 1mo ago

Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 3

AI summary1mo

Hotfix 3 focuses on DLSS 4.5 upgrades, creature behavior adjustments for Hammerheads, Marrowbreaches, and Nibblers, and several critical stability and multiplayer fixes.

Buffs8

  • 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 TadpolesIgnored
  • 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

Nerfs1

  • 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.

Other changes2

  • DLSSUpgraded DLSS to version 4.5 for improved performance and stability.4.5
  • GeneralAdded additional context to crash reports to help diagnose hard-to-reproduce issues.Added context

subjects affected (7)

tap to see balance history

How did this patch land?
🔗
official notes
Subnautica 2 · Jun 1, 2026

Related Deals

Gear, keys & collectibles for Subnautica 2

Affiliate links — we may earn a commission. Prices and availability are set by eBay sellers and may change.

Enjoying PatchDiff?
AI & server costs add up — a coffee helps keep it free for everyone. Thank you!

Patch history

see all 4

  1. Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 4Jul 14, 2026 · 4d

    Early Access Hotfix 4 addresses critical progression blockers, base-building glitches, and Xbox-specific UI and stability issues.

    +2
  2. Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 2May 22, 2026 · 1mo

    Hotfix 2 increases resource availability, adjusts Hammerhead AI to prevent base stalking, and fixes critical Tadpole-related bugs and game crashes.

    +31
  3. Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1May 19, 2026 · 1mo

    Early Access Hotfix 1 focuses on stability, crash fixes for AMD/DX12 users, and privacy adjustments regarding analytics.

Recently Updated

6

Similar Games

6