Subnautica 2's Great Fish-Killing Debate Is Bringing Balance Changes

Unknown Worlds says Subnautica 2 will remain weapon-free despite backlash over aggressive fish and the missing knife.

The studio apologized for a developer comment and said it is reworking creature aggression, detection ranges, flares, and the Survival Tool.

Upcoming patches will also adjust interactions with vehicles and bases to make hostile encounters feel fairer.

The goal is to preserve Subnautica 2’s non-combat identity while reducing player frustration through balance tuning, not weapons.