Subnautica 2 dev apologises for telling combat-seeking players to "go play Sons of the Forest or something"
Unknown Worlds, the developer of Subnautica 2, has apologized for a dismissive comment made to players seeking more combat options in the game. The studio acknowledged that their response may have made players feel ignored and emphasized the importance of player feedback. While they are not planning to add combat features, they are working on improving creature behavior and player interactions to enhance the gameplay experience.
- ▪Unknown Worlds has apologized for telling players seeking combat to play a different game.
- ▪The developer stated that Subnautica has always focused on vulnerability, exploration, and survival rather than combat.
- ▪Subnautica 2 has sold 2 million copies in just 12 hours after its early access release.
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Home News Subnautica 2 Subnautica 2 dev apologises for telling combat-seeking players to "go play Sons of the Forest or something" "We understand where that request is coming from." Image credit: Unknown Worlds <img alt="Robert Purchese avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/user-9946-originalxoriginal-14-03-23.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="1024" height="1017" > News by Robert Purchese Associate Editor Published on May 21, 2026 Follow Subnautica 2 Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds has poured cold water on hopes it will add more ways to defend yourself in the popular underwater survival game and potentially fight off dangerous fish.
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