Progress on Resuming Xbox One Updates - Subnautica
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Progress on Resuming Xbox One Updates - Subnautica
Subnautica on Xbox One has not been updated in an unacceptably long time. We’re painfully aware of this fact, and working hard to resume updates as soon as possible. Previously,...
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Subnautica on Xbox One has not been updated in an unacceptably long time. We’re painfully aware of this fact, and working hard to resume updates as soon as possible.
Previously, we discussed the reason for the delays, and made reference to “The Bug”. This bug was a major hurdle stopping us from updating Subnautica on Xbox One.
We can now say, with great relief that The Bug is dead. We have Subnautica’s latest updates, Silent Running and Voice of the Deep, running on our Xbox One development machines.
It will still be some time before we can resume updates. Even after squashing the The Bug, we are dealing with the following issues:
Xbox Specific Update Issues
Each Subnautica update needs to be tuned specifically for the Xbox One. Silent Running and Voice of the Deep each introduced some issues that appear only on Xbox One. Now that we have the game running again, we need to address those issues. This is a normal process and nothing to worry about too much.
Performance Regression
Squashing The Bug required deep and invasive surgery in Subnautica’s rendering system (the bits of the game that produce graphics). This surgery has resulted in a regression (a step backwards) in performance on Xbox One.
Performance on Xbox One is already well below par, and we would consider it utterly unacceptable to release an update that reduces it further.
We are doing a great deal of work on performance more broadly, the benefits of which we hope will start to show up in the Steam version of Subnautica over the coming months. Those benefits will also flow through to the Xbox One version of the game once we get updates back in sync between Xbox and Steam.
Update Timeframe
We can’t accurately predict a timeframe. In game development, some things that you think will be quick take weeks, and some things you think will be slow take hours. There is too much uncertainty to be able to predict a timeframe.
What is for sure is that we are working hard, and will release an update ASAP.
Update Content
The next update for Xbox One will contain both the Silent Running and Voice of the Deep update. Like the Precursor + Castles & Coffee update, this will be a “2 in 1” update.
Thanks for sticking with us. We know you’ve been waiting too long and we can’t wait to get past these issues and resume delivering Subnautica updates.
– Hugh
Two Thumbs WAY up! I have a lot of respect for you guys because of how you keep your gaming community informed. Each time I launch Subnautica on Xbox, I am constantly reminded that this is PRE RELEASE software and it puts my mind at ease despite frustrating experiences like frame rate, etc. This well displayed disclaimer along with detailed, timely updates like this one make all the difference in keeping gaming fans informed.
I can see that if the performance issues are finally tackled and the game is released in its final form, this game is destined for greatness! Keep up the amazing work guys and don't be discouraged. You have many fans out here routing for you!
The subnautican
for you, but i have to say that really subnautica is so empty, because we would need more creatures, biomes and if possible more vehicles because we only have the seamoth, P.R.A.W.N. Suit and the Ciclops and I guess as DLC of future pay it would be a good idea, since Subnautica is very accessible(isn't expensive)
Been keeping a close eye on this and you guys are making great progress. Thank you for all your hard work, really looking forward to playing the new update. Especially the new Cyclops which looks amazing! Also saw jpg for new power transmitter and I really like the new model. I feel like it needs more materials to build.
Personally I'd prefer they take their time. Generally, rushed games don't turn out very well.
As far as I can tell there hasn't been another update on PC since Voice of the Deep, so I think it's still 2 in 1
But what about the rocket update