===SUBNAUTICA 2 GETS A FRIENDLY MAKEOVER WITH PROXIMITY CHAT AND MORE!===
[Subnautica 2 is about to get a whole lot more social with the upcoming 1.2 update, bringing much-requested features like proximity chat and player revives.]
For years, we’ve dreamt of hearing our friends scream in terror (or triumph) as they explore the depths of Planet 4546B. Now, that dream is becoming a reality! The upcoming 1.2 update for Subnautica 2 is bringing proximity chat to the game, promising hilarious and memorable multiplayer moments. And it’s not just about screaming; there are also player emotes and improved inventory sharing to enhance the social experience.
Proximity Chat: Hear Your Friends (and Their Terrors)
Anthony Gallegos, creative director at [LINK_1: developer], explains in a recent video that proximity chat will allow players to communicate directly with each other while nearby. “This is going to let you have an in-game voice chat option that you can do with your friends,” he says. “You’ll be able to talk locally with each other and then as you get further away you’ll hear a switch to sort of a radio-sounding voice, and you’ll progressively break up as you get further away, up until a certain point where you can almost not hear me at all.” This feature is poised to add a whole new layer of immersion and tension to the already captivating underwater world.
More Than Just Talking: Emotes and Inventory Sharing
But the friend-focused update doesn’t stop at just voice chat. Players will also have access to a range of emotes, allowing them to express themselves in new ways. “The thing that I think is the most exciting about these is actually the ways that people will use them out of context that I think will make for some really fun moments,” Gallegos adds. Imagine cheering on your friends as they bravely venture into a dark cave, or playfully expressing annoyance when someone accidentally triggers a territorial leviathan.
And for those times when you need to share resources quickly, the improved inventory sharing feature will be a lifesaver. No more searching frantically for that vital oxygen tank your friend dropped! Now, you can simply access their backpack (with a friendly notification popping up on their screen, of course). This makes resource management much smoother and encourages teamwork.
Revive Your Friends: A Lifeline in the Deep
Perhaps one of the most crucial additions is the player revive feature. Getting lost or succumbing to hunger can be a common occurrence in Subnautica 2. Now, if a friend goes down, others will have a limited time to reach them, share their oxygen, and bring them back to life. This adds a new level of responsibility and encourages players to stick together, especially when exploring dangerous areas.
While update 1.2 might seem like a relatively small step, it’s a vital one in preparing for the larger Early Access 2 update, which promises a brand-new region, story elements, progression systems, and even new vehicles. So, get ready to dive back into Planet 4546B with your friends and experience the underwater world like never before!
Source: PC Gamer
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