Don't expect to kill fish in a future Subnautica 2 patch: 'You are here to exist on this planet, not to dominate it'
Unknown Worlds has confirmed that players will not be able to kill fish in Subnautica 2, emphasizing a gameplay philosophy focused on coexistence rather than domination. The developers encourage players to explore other survival games if they seek a more aggressive experience. They aim to foster a relationship between players and the game's environment that does not support killing wildlife.
- ▪Subnautica 2 developers state that killing fish is incompatible with the game's intended tone.
- ▪Players can use tools to defend against hostile marine life but cannot kill them outright.
- ▪The game promotes exploration and coexistence rather than domination over the environment.
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Games Survival & Crafting Subnautica 2 Don't expect to kill fish in a future Subnautica 2 patch: 'You are here to exist on this planet, not to dominate it' News By Lincoln Carpenter published 18 May 2026 Unknown Worlds says it doesn't want players to become "the conquering colonist." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Unknown Worlds) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Since Subnautica 2's cetacean-sized early access launch last week, a contingent of its players have been vocal about their frustration over their inability to retaliate against its…
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