Subnautica 2's First Big Update Finally Lets You Fight The Fish
Subnautica 2 has released its first major update, 'Adaptive Measures,' which introduces new combat mechanics and quality-of-life improvements. Players can now use the Sonic Resonator as a stun weapon and interact more effectively with hostile sea creatures.
Why it matters
This update addresses long-standing player feedback regarding combat frustration, signaling a shift in the game's design philosophy during its Early Access phase.
Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds has been promising a way to respond to the over-aggressive nature of some of its sealife for a while, with a June hotfix nerfing some of the most irritating creatures, and the promise of something more player-based to come. That’s now appearing today, July 8, with the game’s first titled update, Adaptive Measures. It’ll include the ability to use the Sonic Resonator as a stun gun.
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