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Subnautica 2 Launches Weapon-Free, Players Feel Vulnerable

5/19/2026

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Unknown Worlds released Subnautica 2, an underwater survival game that prevents players from killing any fish.
Players on the Subnautica 2 subreddit and Discord say the lack of weapons makes them feel vulnerable.
Lead level designer Artyom “Artie” O’Rielly said the sequel is “not a killing game”.
Environmental artist “uly” said the team is discussing ways to let small fish die, but changes would need significant development work.

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Story summary

Unknown Worlds released Subnautica 2, an underwater survival game that prevents players from killing any fish.
Players on the Subnautica 2 subreddit and Discord say the lack of weapons makes them feel vulnerable.
Lead level designer Artyom “Artie” O’Rielly said the sequel is “not a killing game”.
Environmental artist “uly” said the team is discussing ways to let small fish die, but changes would need significant development work.