Subnautica 2 Early Access 1.2 Update Adds Buddy System as Developer Donates $100,000 to Ocean Cleanup

Subnautica 2 has received its Early Access 1.2 update, bringing a range of multiplayer-focused features designed to make underwater exploration, survival and crafting more cooperative. Developer Unknown Worlds has also announced a $100,000 donation to ocean conservation nonprofit The Ocean Cleanup.
The update expands interactions between players through proximity voice chat, emotes, inventory sharing and revives. It also introduces new playable characters, tracking tools and several improvements