The developers have finally broken their silence for the next chapter in the underwater survival saga, which has already achieved major success in early access. With the release of a new Dev Vlog, the details of the first major content update, Early Access 1.1, have officially been revealed.

This update promises to take next-gen underwater adventure to a whole new level, bringing back familiar mechanics while introducing the most thrilling and terrifying experience the series has seen so far.

Upcoming Features and Update Highlights

Here are the main features set to roll out gradually in the coming weeks and months:

Key Features of the EA 1.1 Update

1. "Brace Yourself": The Iconic Prawn Suit Returns!

The biggest announcement for the community is the return of the fan-favorite bipedal mechanical walker from previous games. Teased by the design lead as "Get ready to shake the ground again", this new chassis will be your greatest ally for deep-sea mining and surviving in hazardous zones.

2. The Most Terrifying Biome Yet: Home of the Collector Leviathan

At the heart of this update lies a brand new, story-driven exploration zone. This dark biome is home to a fearsome new predator, the Collector Leviathan. The developers emphasize that this area will deliver the most intense and chilling atmosphere the game has ever offered.

3. No Need to Start a New Save

Worried about losing your progress with big updates? The studio confirms that when EA 1.1 goes live, you can jump straight into the new zones from your existing save files without losing anything.

Minor Patches Coming Before the Main Update

Several minor patches are also on the way to improve gameplay ahead of the major 1.1 package:

• Multiplayer Support: With co-op mode more popular than expected, the team is adding proximity voice chat, advanced character customization, and new emotes to help you recognize your friends.

• Biomod and PDA Enhancements: To deepen early-game survival strategies, more passive slots will be added to the biomod system. Plus, you’ll now be able to replay missed or favorite voice logs directly from your PDA.

• Predator Balance: Addressing community debates about not being able to kill predatory fish, the team clarified the game isn’t strictly pacifist but aims to protect the ecosystem. Even so, new spray and evasion mechanics will make it easier to escape predators.