

The team are after someone with familiarity with an open world game, and who is passionate about speculative science fiction.

The job specifications seem to imply it’ll follow a similar path to the original and its sequel Subnautica: Below Zero. Obviously, there’s little detail at this early stage. The potential applicant has the chance to work with the team “to tell compelling, dramatic stories in the context of the game experience.” They also will be helping to “establish the narrative direction for a beloved franchise.” Specifically, the team is after a Senior Narrative Designer to work on “the next game in the Subnautica universe”. As to when and how is up to interpretation, but the need for more is certainly present.It appears that a new game in the Subnautica series is in the works at developer Unknown Worlds.Īs spotted by Games Radar, the studio revealed the news by way of a job listing late last week. Kalina also confidently added that a return for Subnautica would be due in the future. That same character and personality are certain to carry over into their upcoming project. What worlds they plan on showcasing will ultimately be their strength as the personality and character put into Subnauticais very well done. It’s plenty of good news to know that Unknown Worlds’ next game is coming along nicely. As to what “new genres” might entail, there could be a multitude of different ideas outside of the survival motif. Kalina went on to say, “There is another project at the studio, which hasn’t been announced, that’s a little bit further along as well.” A soft announcement of a new game is good but it’s unlikely we’ll know more anytime soon. In light of their recent release, it seems that the team has already been set on a new project for some time. What Does This Mean for Unknown Worlds’ Upcoming Title? Subnautica Developer Unknown Worlds ‘Looking at New Genres’ for Next Game #News #VideoGames /ipmcbSYJGK In an Escapist Magazine interview, David Kalina explained their plans for “new worlds.” Yet, according to a recent interview Unknown Worlds’ next game will expand their horizons.

Seeing how they just finished polishing Subnautica: Below Zero, the wait might be a while longer than a year. With so much success mounting in favor of Subnautica’s design, there’s a lot to appreciate. Much of that was realized in the expanded Subnautica: Below Zero release that just officially launched everywhere.

Initially launching their Subnauticaseries on a very grounded ocean world, there was a lot of potential. After setting their sights on the water, a new Unknown Worlds game will be set elsewhere.
