Subnautica 2 Patch Adds Buddy System, Dev Reveals Glimpse at Early Access 2 Update

Subnautica 2 gets its Buddy system update today, August 19. It adds a number of new features revolving around multiplayer in the underwater survival and crafting game. In a new video, creative director Anthony Gallegos ran through everything players can expect from the co-op focused 1.2 update, which adds Proximity Chat, Player Trading and Revives, and an all-new Tracking Tag. Gallegos said 1.2 includes developer Unknown Worlds’ first iteration of Subnautica 2 proximity chat.