: A massive drop-off at the map's edge that goes down to 8,192 meters. 0.5.17 It is an ecological dead zone inhabited only by massive Ghost Leviathans designed to deter players from leaving the playable area. 0.5.4 , 0.5.10
Developers have confirmed that the upcoming will feature a map that is both larger and deeper than the original. 0.5.7 It aims to "double down" on alien environments, allowing players to go further into the unknown than ever before. 0.5.3 subnautica-game
: To take vehicles like the Seamoth or Cyclops into deeper regions, you must craft specialized Depth Modules . 0.5.8 Without these, vehicles take "crush damage" once they exceed their operational limit. 0.5.9 : A massive drop-off at the map's edge
: Deep-sea biomes like the Lava Lakes (1300+ meters) introduce extreme heat, requiring reinforced hull upgrades or specific suit protections to survive. 0.5.14 Key Deep-Sea Features 0.5.14 Looking Ahead: Subnautica 2
: As sunlight fades, the environment shifts to bioluminescent flora and fauna, such as the Glowing Jellyshroom Caves or the bio-luminescent Ghost River. 0.5.10
: The deepest biomes house the final Precursor (Alien) Bases, including the Primary Containment Facility, which is critical to completing the game's story. 0.5.14 Looking Ahead: Subnautica 2