Unknown Worlds Surprises Fans with Updates for Subnautica and Below Zero

Alright, let’s dive in—pun definitely intended. So, August 12 rolls around and boom, Unknown Worlds just drops some updates like they’re hot fixing a leaky submarine. Subnautica and its chilly cousin, Below Zero, both get some love, mainly patching up bugs that were as pesky as underwater mosquitoes. But the big splash? Subnautica, the original masterpiece, now embraces controller support for its Steam and Epic gamers. Imagine that—finally wrangling undersea nightmares with your trusty PS5 DualSense or Xbox Wireless controller. Progress, right?

Here’s the kicker, though. This isn’t just a tech update; it’s a page-turner in a soap opera. Unknown Worlds, the masterminds behind these aquatic realms, are swimming through turbulent waters. A lawsuit is brewing like a storm over the Lost River after a shake-up at the top—talk of $250 million bonuses and Subnautica 2 being delayed. Drama much? Krafton, another name in the mix, responds in court just as players are tapping their new controller buttons. Coincidence? Maybe. Or not.

Anyway, back to Subnautica. The team tweaked the game’s guts—specifically the Unity input system—for smoother sailing, literally. So now, those irritating freezes? Less common. And the bug where PRAWN suits would ghost through the map? Apparently squashed. Not sure why, but imagining a PRAWN suit just going poof underwater is both hilarious and terrifying.

Meanwhile, Below Zero got its wrench time too. The Snowfox vehicle—ever the troublemaker with its clunky collisions—is now more… agile? Let’s hope. They also slipped in a pop-up news thingy across both games for extra info while you dive deep. Yet, for some reason, the Nintendo Switch folks have to wait longer. Why do you always wait for your turn?

Now, a tangent—was this intentional, or am I overthinking? Even with Subnautica 2’s delay, the devs haven’t left their babies out in the cold. Strange, how a game about underwater exploration can have such a rollercoaster of ups and downs. And we’re here, eagerly watching from a safe, dry distance. Oh, and did I mention there’s a whole list of nitty-gritty patch details too, but honestly, those are for the hardcore fans who count fish as they swim by.

So there you have it—a messy tale of games, lawsuits, and controllers. Dive in, or maybe just float around seeing what’s what.