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Subnautica 2 Buddy System Update Guide
Early Access update 1.2 is live with proximity chat, player revives, emotes, player trading, two additional playable characters, tracking tags, and fixes. Future regions and story content remain announced, not part of this guide.
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Early Access update 1.2 is live with proximity chat, player revives, emotes, player trading, two additional playable characters, tracking tags, and fixes. Future regions and story content remain announced, not part of this guide.
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Use only live 1.2 systems
Update every player's client, load a compatible save, and verify the Buddy System features individually before planning around future roadmap content.
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This answer is scoped to Early Access 1.2 Buddy System and was checked on 2026-08-25. The cited official source defines the live feature boundary; the secondary source is used only where current hands-on routing is needed.
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Early Access update 1.2 is live with proximity chat, player revives, emotes, player trading, two additional playable characters, tracking tags, and fixes. Future regions and story content remain announced, not part of this guide.
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Use only live 1.2 systems
Update every player's client, load a compatible save, and verify the Buddy System features individually before planning around future roadmap content.
Verify the current state
Check the live in-game interface and the cited update source before following older community instructions.
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- Unknown Worlds Buddy System Updatepatch notes
- Subnautica 2 Steam pageofficial
- PC Gamer Early Access 1.2 coveragereliable secondary
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How to Revive Players in Subnautica 2
The Buddy System update allows a nearby teammate to revive a downed player. Stay together in hazardous areas so another player can reach the revive interaction before the situation deteriorates.
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Tracking tags act as short-range beacons in Early Access 1.2. Place one on an object or inside a container you need to relocate, then use its signal while you remain within the supported range.
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Use the current Early Access multiplayer flow to host or join a session, ensure everyone runs the same 1.2 build, and test voice and revive features near the starting area before travelling far.
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