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How Proximity Chat Works in Subnautica 2

Proximity chat is live in Early Access 1.2 and makes teammate volume depend on distance. Enable voice input, test beside a teammate, then move apart to confirm the falloff is functioning.

Early AccessChecked Version Early Access 1.2 Buddy System

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Quick Answer

Proximity chat is live in Early Access 1.2 and makes teammate volume depend on distance. Enable voice input, test beside a teammate, then move apart to confirm the falloff is functioning.

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Test nearby first

Select the correct microphone, stand close to another player, and confirm two-way audio before diving in different directions.

Verification notes

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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Requirements

  • Current game version
  • The prerequisite stated in the Quick Answer

Steps

  1. 1

    Test nearby first

    Select the correct microphone, stand close to another player, and confirm two-way audio before diving in different directions.

  2. 2

    Confirm the result

    Check the live interface or quest tracker before spending resources or moving on.

Common Mistakes

  • Following pre-release or previous-game advice.
  • Skipping the version or prerequisite check.

How this answer was checked

Sources & Verification

  • Unknown Worlds Buddy System Updatepatch notes
  • Subnautica 2 Steam pageofficial
  • PC Gamer Early Access 1.2 coveragereliable secondary

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