Subnautica 2 Hotfix 4 Clears Progress Blocks and Base-Building Bugs
The update fixes Angel Combs progression problems, unwanted water currents in bases, an Xbox FOV menu issue, and two low-volume crashes.
Subnautica 2 has received Early Access Hotfix 4 on July 14. The update addresses several problems that could block progression, interfere with base construction, or cause crashes. Unknown Worlds’ Steam announcement also warns that the hotfix may take time to reach players worldwide.
The largest fix targets Angel Combs that failed to open for some players. The patch also removes water currents from player bases, where they could disrupt movement, trap characters, or prevent players from building and expanding their underwater homes.
Xbox players receive a fix for the missing field-of-view slider, along with a fix for a crash that could occur when joining a session invite. Another low-volume crash tied to creature spawning has also been addressed. The Xbox version will become available after it clears certification.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 4 Patch Notes
This hotfix focuses on progression, base functionality, Xbox interface support, and two crash cases. The official changes are listed below.
- Fixed Angel Combs not opening for some players, blocking progression
- Fixed water currents appearing in player bases, affecting movement, getting stuck, or being unable to build or expand bases
- Fixed FOV slider not showing on Xbox
- Fixed two low-volume crashes
- Crash on Xbox when trying to join a session invite
- Crash related to creature spawn
Mod Warning
Players using mods should temporarily disable, remove, or uninstall them before launching the game after the hotfix. Community mods may not yet support the new build and can cause crashes or other unexpected launch behavior, according to the support guidance. Mods can be re-enabled after their creators update them for compatibility.
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Subnautica 2
Developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment
